Ayoola Atitebi

The leader of al-Qaeda's Yemen branch has issued threats against US President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, citing American support for Israel's military operations in Gaza. Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki delivered the message in a 30-minute video distributed online Saturday by supporters of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). "There are no red lines after what happened and is happening to our people in Gaza," al-Awlaki stated. "Reciprocity is legitimate." The video included images of Trump, Musk, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, along with logos from Musk's companies, including Tesla. Al-Awlaki also called for lone wolf attacks against leaders in Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf Arab states regarding the Gaza conflict, which has resulted in at least 54,772 Palestinian deaths over 20 months. AQAP emerged in 2009 from a […]

The relationship between President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has deteriorated into a public dispute, with both men exchanging harsh criticisms over Trump's domestic spending legislation. The conflict escalated throughout Thursday on their respective social media platforms, marking a dramatic turn in their previously collaborative partnership. Trump initially expressed disappointment with Musk's opposition to his administration's major tax and spending bill, questioning whether their "great relationship" could continue. Musk responded by accusing Trump of "ingratitude" and claiming ", Without me, Trump would have lost the election." However, both appeared to moderate their positions later, with Trump telling Politico, "It's going very well, never done better" and his aides scheduling a Friday phone call with Musk. Musk also acknowledged the need for reconciliation in response to a post by Trump supporter Bill Ackman. The dispute centers on Trump's spending […]

At least four people died and 20 were injured during overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, according to local officials. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported Friday morning that search and rescue operations continued across multiple locations, with 16 wounded individuals hospitalized. Ukrainian authorities stated that Russian forces launched 407 drones and 45 missiles, including cruise and ballistic types. Ukraine's defense systems successfully destroyed approximately 200 drones and 30 missiles. The attack created widespread fear and destruction across the capital. Multiple explosions echoed through Kyiv as falling debris sparked fires in several districts while air defense systems worked to intercept incoming projectiles, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Administration. "Our air defence crews are doing everything possible. But we must protect one another – stay safe," Tkachenko wrote on Telegram. Ukraine's human rights chief, […]