Amazon Rainforest at the Brink: Study Warns of Imminent Tipping Point by 2050
![Amazon Wildfires Rage Across The Rainforest [PHOTOS]](https://datacdn.btimesonline.com/data/thumbs/full/98791/437/262/50/40/amazon-wildfires-rage-across-the-rainforest-photos.jpg)
Global
Sea Drones Sink Russian Warship, Marking Ukraine's Tactical Win in the Black Sea
-
Delhi Police Use Drones, Barricades to Halt Farmer Protests
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday. -
Rafah Under Siege: Israel's Military Offensive Sparks Global Outcry
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
The Latest
-
Russia Accuses UK Intelligence of Role in New Year Drone Strike That Killed 27 in Occupied Ukraine
A senior Russian military commander has accused British intelligence services of orchestrating a deadly New Year's Eve drone strike in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, an allegation that sharply escalates rhetoric as diplomatic efforts to revive peace talks continue under U.S. mediation. 
-
Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ as Iran Protest Deaths Spur Intervention Warnings
President Donald Trump warned that the United States is prepared to intervene in Iran if authorities continue using lethal force against protesters, issuing one of his strongest public threats yet as unrest spreads across Iranian cities and global markets react to the possibility of escalation. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said the U.S. was "locked and loaded," framing potential action as a response to violence against civilians. 
-
U.S. Intelligence Allegedly Strikes Venezuelan Port as CIA Drone Operation Expands Anti-Narcotics Campaign
U.S. intelligence agencies are facing renewed scrutiny after reports that the Central Intelligence Agency carried out a covert drone strike on a remote port facility along Venezuela's northern coast, marking what officials describe as the first known U.S. attack on a land-based target inside the country during the current counter-narcotics campaign. The reported operation, disclosed by CNN and referenced publicly by President Donald Trump, represents a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. 
-
Meghan Markle Faces Backlash After Letter to Ailing Father as Family Rift Reignites Scrutiny
Meghan Markle is facing renewed scrutiny after reports that she sent a letter - rather than making contact in person - to her father, Thomas Markle Sr., following his emergency leg amputation in the Philippines, a development that has reignited long-running debate over estrangement, family duty and public image surrounding the Duchess of Sussex. 
-
12 Staff Departures in Five Years Deepen Scrutiny of Prince Harry and Meghan’s Communications Operation
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing renewed scrutiny over the stability of their communications operation after another senior aide confirmed his departure, pushing the total number of exits tied to the couple's media and advisory team to at least 12 over the past five years. The latest move adds to mounting questions about how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex manage their public messaging as they expand commercial, philanthropic and media ventures from the United States. 
-
King Charles Continues Cancer Treatment as Palace Points to Princess Kate’s Recovery as Source of Stability
King Charles III continues to undergo cancer treatment as Buckingham Palace seeks to project continuity and stability, with royal aides and correspondents pointing to the recovery of Catherine, Princess of Wales, as a central source of reassurance inside the royal household. Both diagnoses, disclosed in 2024, placed the monarchy under rare dual strain, prompting heightened public attention to succession, health and continuity at the top of the institution. 
-
Iran Declares ‘Full-Scale War’ With U.S. and Israel as Pezeshkian Escalates Rhetoric Ahead of Trump–Netanyahu Talks
Iran's president has sharply escalated rhetoric over regional tensions, declaring that the country is already engaged in a "full-scale war" with the United States, Israel and their European allies, a statement that reframes months of military confrontation, sanctions pressure and diplomatic standoffs as an active conflict rather than a looming one. The remarks, reported by the Associated Press, come days before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, with Gaza and Iran expected to dominate the agenda. 
-
China Launches Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan as $11.1 Billion U.S. Arms Deal Fuels Regional Tensions
China has launched large-scale live-fire military exercises encircling Taiwan, deploying warships, aircraft and missile forces in a show of force that Beijing says is aimed at deterring separatism and foreign interference. The drills, known as "Justice Mission 2025," come days after the United States approved an $11.1 billion arms package for Taipei and have intensified concerns among regional governments about the risk of escalation in the Taiwan Strait. 
-
Netanyahu Turns to Trump as Gaza Ceasefire Talks and 2026 Election Pressures Converge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Mar-a-Lago this week has emerged as a pivotal moment for both diplomacy and domestic survival, as talks with U.S. President Donald Trump intersect with fragile Gaza ceasefire negotiations and mounting political pressure inside Israel. According to CNN, the meeting is being viewed by aides as a strategic effort to stabilize Netanyahu's leadership while shaping the next phase of U.S.-brokered diplomacy in the region. 
-
Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Is '95 Per Cent' Ready After Mar-a-Lago Talks With Zelensky
President Donald Trump said negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are nearing completion after closed-door talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago, telling reporters the two sides are "maybe very close" to a deal and "have the makings of a deal." The remarks, delivered after hours of private discussions in Florida, marked one of the most detailed public assessments yet of U.S.-led diplomacy to halt Europe's deadliest conflict in decades. 
