Author: Newyorki

On Sunday, the US military reported that its forces successfully intercepted a cruise missile launched at an American destroyer in the Red Sea from areas controlled by the Huthis in Yemen. This incident seems to mark the first attack against a US destroyer, amidst a series of missile and drone activities by the Huthis, targeting shipping they perceive as linked to Israel in the crucial Red Sea trade route. The United States Central Command issued a statement on January 14, noting that at around 4:45 p.m. Sanaa time, an anti-ship cruise missile was launched from Huthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting…

The United States, the United Kingdom, and their allies conducted strikes against Houthi rebel group sites in Yemen, citing “defensive action” in response to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. US officials reported targeting logistical hubs, air defense systems, and weapons storage locations, utilizing fighter jets and Tomahawk missiles. Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, control significant areas in western Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. US President Joe Biden stated that the airstrikes received “support” from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands. Recent Houthi attacks on international ships in the Red Sea, a response to Israeli military operations in the…

US securities regulators have given the green light to a group of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a highly anticipated decision that is expected to boost the cryptocurrency. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposals for 11 ETFs to list on leading exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, “on an accelerated basis.” ETFs provide investors with exposure to asset price movements without direct ownership of the underlying assets. The approval of these ETFs represents a pivotal moment for the digital asset space, indicating a move towards mainstream legitimacy and acceptance, according to Thomas Tang, Vice President of Investments at…

The recently disclosed filings, comprising more than 250 pages, reveal that one accuser, Sarah Ransome, initially asserted having seen sex tapes recorded by the disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein. However, Ransome later expressed a desire to retract these allegations. During an interview on Tuesday, she clarified her stance, asserting her belief in the existence of such videos. This release marks the fourth occasion where records related to victim Virginia Giuffre’s case against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend, have been made public. The lawsuit, initiated in 2015, concluded with a settlement in 2017. Maxwell, who was convicted of aiding Epstein in abusing…

Preliminary figures revealed on Monday that the Golden Globes successfully rebounded from a series of controversies and declining viewership, attracting an audience of 9.4 million. Despite the positive ratings, criticism abounded for the gala’s struggling host. The improved ratings mark a significant turnaround for the Globes, a prominent awards show in Hollywood for film and television that once held the second position only to the Oscars. However, in recent years, the event faced a crisis and teetered on the brink of non-existence. In the previous year, television ratings plummeted to a historic low of 6.3 million viewers after an inconvenient…

In a historic moment that marks a significant shift in lunar exploration, the United States witnessed the launch of its first spacecraft aiming to land on the Moon in over half a century. What makes this mission distinct is that, for the first time, it is being driven by the private sector. The protagonist of this pioneering venture is the United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) cutting-edge rocket, the Vulcan Centaur. With its maiden voyage, the Vulcan Centaur embarked on its mission from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at precisely 2:18 am (7:18 GMT) on a momentous Monday. This state-of-the-art rocket…

Two subway trains collided in New York on Thursday, causing chaos ahead of the city’s rush hour and injuring 24 people. The collision occurred in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side neighborhood. Emergency services, including dozens of police and fire vehicles, responded promptly to help passengers evacuate, and affected travelers sought alternative routes as three subway lines experienced significant disruptions. There were no fatalities in the incident, and the 24 injuries reported were all deemed non-serious, according to Ian Swords, an emergency medical services commander at the scene. The collision prompted a major disruption to subway service, and emergency…

A New Jersey imam was fatally shot outside a Newark mosque early Wednesday morning. The authorities have not identified a suspect or determined a motive for the attack, as indicated by local prosecutors. At an afternoon briefing, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin mentioned that, based on the evidence gathered thus far, there is no indication that the shooting was motivated by bias or constituted an act of domestic terrorism. Platkin’s office typically wouldn’t disclose such information at this early stage, but he cited the recent increase in bias incidents against various faiths, particularly the Muslim community, as the reason…

US prosecutors unveiled new criminal charges against Senator Robert Menendez on Tuesday, alleging he took bribes to help a businessman secure investment from a fund with ties to Qatar’s government. Menendez already faces corruption-related charges in the same case, which he has denied, including conspiring to act as an agent of Egypt and taking bribes and influence peddling for Cairo. Menendez has rejected calls for his resignation, but in September relinquished his chairmanship of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Menendez allegedly received bribes to assist a businessman, Fred Daibes, who was “seeking millions of dollars in investment from a…

President Joe Biden stated that the United States is prepared to offer any required aid to Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit the country’s center on Monday. “As strong allies, the deep friendship between the United States and Japan connects our people. Our sympathies are with the Japanese people as they navigate through this challenging period,” he expressed. As of Monday night, the Japanese government had issued evacuation orders for over 97,000 people in nine prefectures along the western coast of the main island Honshu. These individuals sought refuge in sports halls and school gymnasiums, commonly designated…