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Covert Operation Exposes Illegal Nuclear Material Deal Georgian security forces have arrested three Chinese citizens accused of attempting to acquire uranium through an unauthorized sale. The country’s State Security Service said the arrests occurred in Tbilisi during a planned operation, after the suspects allegedly tried to purchase roughly two kilograms of radioactive material for about $400,000. The uranium was recovered by authorities and transferred to specialists for inspection and containment. Officials Link Scheme to Cross-Border Trafficking Plan Investigators believe the men intended to transport the uranium from Georgia into China, traveling through Russian territory. One suspect was reportedly in the…

President Donald Trump is set to meet Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Kuala Lumpur before a formal signing ceremony for a ceasefire agreement with Cambodia. The meeting signals a coordinated effort to promote stability in the region. Officials said the Kuala Lumpur discussions will focus on supporting the ceasefire and ensuring a smooth implementation of the agreement. Both leaders are expected to discuss strategies to maintain peace and security. The ceasefire, which involves Cambodia, is intended to end long-standing tensions and foster dialogue between conflicting parties. Trump’s meeting with the Thai Prime Minister emphasizes the U.S. role in facilitating…

The U.S. military ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to move toward South American waters in a significant show of strength. The Pentagon confirmed the deployment on Friday as part of an expanding buildup in the Caribbean and off Venezuela’s coast. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed the carrier and its strike group to operate under U.S. Southern Command. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the mission will detect, monitor, and dismantle criminal networks that threaten American security and prosperity. The USS Gerald R. Ford currently operates in the Mediterranean alongside five destroyers. The move signals a major escalation of U.S.…

Beef prices in the United States have surged to record levels, turning into a major political flashpoint. Donald Trump, who once proclaimed that inflation was “dead,” now faces growing pressure as rising beef costs threaten his pledge to lower grocery bills for American families. This week, he took to social media to urge ranchers to cut cattle prices. But his call — and other proposals from his administration — have triggered anger among ranchers who say his ideas could harm their livelihoods without easing the burden on consumers. Shrinking herds and vanishing ranches The number of US cattle ranchers has…

Leading scientists are urging the UK government to introduce cigarette-style cancer warnings on packets of bacon and ham, citing strong evidence that chemicals used in processed meats cause bowel cancer. Their appeal comes a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meats as carcinogenic to humans, placing them in the same risk category as tobacco and asbestos. Despite this, experts say successive UK governments have done “virtually nothing” to curb the use of nitrites — chemicals added to meat to preserve colour and flavour. According to the Coalition Against Nitrites, government inaction since 2015 has led to 54,000…

European Firms Struggle With Surging Competition European manufacturers are warning of growing disruption as an influx of inexpensive Chinese products continues to reshape markets across the continent. The surge, partly fueled by redirected exports after U.S. trade barriers tightened, has created severe pressure on sectors such as solar energy, steel, and consumer goods. Industry leaders fear that the expanding imbalance could undermine domestic production capacity and lead to significant job losses in key economies. Calls Intensify for Stronger EU Action Governments and industry groups are pressing Brussels to strengthen trade defenses against the wave of imports. Some policymakers are urging…

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the long-awaited meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of a major Asian summit. The encounter has been in preparation for weeks, though rising friction between Washington and Beijing nearly derailed it. It will mark the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to the presidency. Trump recently warned he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports in November if Beijing fails to ease its limits on rare earth exports. White House confirms meeting during…

Lithuania reported that two Russian military aircraft entered its airspace on Thursday for about 18 seconds. The Lithuanian military identified the aircraft as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refuelling plane. Officials believe both aircraft conducted refuelling training when they crossed into Lithuania from Russia’s Kaliningrad region around 1600 CET. Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets from NATO’s Baltic Air Police immediately scrambled and began patrolling the region. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda denounced the intrusion on X, calling it a blatant violation of international law and national sovereignty. He strongly condemned the act in a video statement, declaring that Lithuania must…

The popular weight-loss drug semaglutide – used in treatments such as Wegovy – significantly cuts the risk of heart attacks and strokes regardless of how much weight a person loses, according to a large international study published in The Lancet. Researchers from University College London (UCL) examined data from 17,604 adults aged 45 and over, across 41 countries, who were either overweight or obese. Half received weekly semaglutide injections, while the other half took a placebo. Results showed a 20% reduction in major cardiac events – including heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease – among those taking the…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is eliminating 600 positions in its AI division, US media reported. The company confirmed the move on Wednesday, stating it will continue hiring for its superintelligence lab while executing these layoffs. Axios revealed that the cuts will hit Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) group, along with its product-related AI and infrastructure teams. However, Meta’s newer TBD Lab will remain untouched. Impact on Teams and Employee Transition Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang informed staff about the changes in a memo. He urged affected workers to apply for other internal positions, expecting most to…