Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in Chicago, USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She holds a degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to outlets including MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Recognized for her in-depth reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Human Rights Watch urged Merz to denounce Turkey’s repression of opposition leaders, including Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Europe to strengthen its strategic alliance with Turkey during his first visit to Ankara.He praised Turkey’s key diplomatic efforts in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.Standing beside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Merz made his remarks just after Turkey and the United Kingdom completed a major deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets.Germany, which helps build the jets, had recently withdrawn its objection to selling them to Turkey. Defence Cooperation and Regional Tensions Merz’s trip followed reports that Germany…
Hurricane Melissa struck eastern Cuba early Wednesday with winds reaching 193 kilometers per hour. The Category 3 storm made landfall near Chivirico in Santiago de Cuba province after tearing through Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that more than half a million people had been evacuated. Officials expect widespread destruction across Santiago de Cuba and nearby regions. Meteorologists predicted storm surges up to 3.6 meters and rainfall of up to 51 centimeters in parts of eastern Cuba. Melissa was forecast to cross the island throughout the morning before moving toward the…
President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. He stressed that Russia should prioritize constructive actions over missile tests and military aggression. Trump made the remarks during a recent statement on international security. He highlighted the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in resolving the conflict, emphasizing that continued fighting harms both Ukraine and global stability. The U.S. leader urged Moscow to focus on negotiations that can lead to a peaceful resolution. Trump said that testing missiles and escalating military tension only increases risks for civilians and destabilizes the region. Analysts note that…
A new wave of legal and moral scrutiny is sweeping toward Switzerland following explosive claims by Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of AEA Justinian Lawyers, who has accused the Swiss state of being a “historical perpetrator” in connection with Nazi-era assets. The allegations were first published in an exclusive interview with the Abu Dhabi Times, where Dr. Podovsovnik called for full transparency and accountability from the Swiss government and its financial institutions. According to the interview, Dr. Podovsovnik argues that Switzerland has for decades concealed the true scale of its involvement in Nazi economic operations. Citing the Bergier Report —…
Massive destruction across Gaza has made it nearly impossible for Hamas to recover the remaining Israeli hostages’ bodies buried under rubble. On Saturday, an Egyptian convoy carrying bulldozers and excavators entered Gaza to support recovery operations. The mission follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal in which Israel agreed to return 15 Palestinian bodies for every Israeli hostage’s remains. So far, Israel has returned 195 Palestinian bodies, while Hamas has handed over 18 Israeli ones. Earlier this month, Hamas released all 20 surviving Israeli hostages. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “watching very closely” to ensure the remaining bodies are returned…
The Louvre transferred parts of its jewellery collection to the Bank of France vaults on Friday after a major theft shocked Paris. French radio network RTL reported that police escorted the transfer discreetly to prevent further risk. The collection reportedly included pieces from the Apollo Gallery known as the “Crown Jewels,” along with other historic ornaments from different exhibits. The vault, located 27 metres beneath the Bank of France headquarters, already stores 90% of the nation’s gold reserves. Museum officials ordered the move as a precaution following last week’s daring heist. Thieves Pull Off Six-Minute Heist in Broad Daylight Last…
The Pentagon ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group to deploy near South America.Secretary Pete Hegseth assigned the carrier to U.S. Southern Command to strengthen regional operations.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell posted the deployment on social media.The strike group includes five destroyers alongside the carrier.The USS Ford currently operates in the Mediterranean Sea before redeploying.Officials described this move as a significant escalation of military force in the region.The Caribbean Sea and waters near Venezuela already host an unusually large U.S. buildup. Intensified Strikes Aim at Drug Traffickers Hegseth announced the military conducted its tenth strike on a suspected…
Two Russian military planes entered Lithuania’s airspace for 18 seconds on Thursday, according to the Lithuanian military. The aircraft, identified as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refuelling tanker, reportedly crossed from Russia’s Kaliningrad region around 1600 CET during a refuelling training mission. Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets from NATO’s Baltic Air Police responded immediately and continue to patrol the area. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda condemned the intrusion on X, calling it a “blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity.” He strongly denounced the airspace violation by Russian aircraft from Kaliningrad and stressed the need for action. Moscow has…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is cutting 600 jobs in its AI division, US media reported. The company confirmed the layoffs on Wednesday, even as it continues hiring for its superintelligence lab. Axios first revealed the cuts, which will impact Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) unit, product-related AI teams, and AI infrastructure groups. Affected Workers Can Reapply Within Meta The newer TBD Lab unit will remain unaffected. Axios, citing a memo from Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, said Meta is urging affected employees to apply for other internal positions. Most of them are expected to secure new…
TIRANA — Mounting investigations suggest that Albania, a NATO member state once praised for its steadfast alignment with Western sanctions, may have become an unexpected conduit for Russian and Iranian interests seeking to bypass international restrictions. Evidence from multiple sources points to a troubling mix of negligence, smuggling and possible corruption within Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government — conditions that appear to have allowed sanctioned commercial flows to infiltrate the country’s critical infrastructure. A recent investigation by RBC Ukraine uncovered how banned Russian fuel products may be entering Europe through Albanian ports. The report detailed deceptive cargo declarations, including two…
