Israel has appointed Major General Roman Gofman as the new director of the Mossad, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring that the intelligence agency will remain at the forefront of efforts to counter Iranian influence and prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The change of command ceremony was held at Mossad headquarters in the presence of senior government officials, military leaders, security chiefs and intelligence personnel. Gofman succeeds David Barnea, who led the agency through a period marked by heightened regional tensions and intelligence operations. Addressing the gathering, Netanyahu praised Gofman’s leadership qualities and experience, describing him as a strategic…
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Ohene Anochie
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The United States military said it carried out what it described as “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran on Monday, targeting missile launch sites and boats allegedly placing naval mines, even as President Donald Trump insisted negotiations with Tehran were progressing positively. US Central Command spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins said the strikes were aimed at protecting American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces while maintaining restraint during the ongoing ceasefire. The military did not immediately provide further details about the operation or specify the nature of the threats. The strikes came despite Trump writing on social media that talks with…
A heavy downpour swept across several parts of Accra on Tuesday, causing temporary flooding, traffic congestion and disruptions to commercial activities in parts of the capital. The rainfall, which began in the afternoon and continued into the evening, affected major roads and low-lying communities, forcing some commuters and traders to seek shelter as water levels quickly rose. Motorists experienced slow movement along key roads while pedestrians struggled through flooded streets in some sections of the city. Residents in affected areas expressed concern over recurring flooding during heavy rains, calling for improved drainage systems to reduce the impact on communities. …
FBI Director Kash Patel is facing renewed scrutiny after reports revealed he took part in an exclusive snorkeling excursion around the USS Arizona memorial during an official visit to Hawaii last summer. According to government emails obtained by The Associated Press, Patel joined what officials described as a “VIP snorkel” around the sunken battleship at Pearl Harbor days after conducting official FBI engagements in Honolulu. The USS Arizona memorial marks the resting place of more than 900 sailors and Marines killed during Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and is considered one of the most sacred military sites in…
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday as both countries sought to stabilise relations shaped by trade disputes, technology restrictions and tensions surrounding Taiwan. The meeting at the Great Hall of the People lasted about two hours and marked the centrepiece of Trump’s two-day visit to China. Senior US officials and leading American business executives joined the delegation as both governments explored new trade agreements, investment cooperation and wider geopolitical concerns. During the talks, Chinese officials said Xi warned that Taiwan remained the most sensitive issue in relations between Beijing…
A person who reportedly breached security and entered a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines aircraft, triggering an emergency evacuation and temporary runway closure. Airport authorities said the incident occurred late Friday night as Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 was preparing to depart from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport. Officials stated that the individual had climbed a perimeter fence and entered the runway area moments before being hit by the aircraft during takeoff. According to air traffic control communications, the pilot reported striking a person on the runway before informing controllers of…
The head of the World Health Organization has moved to calm fears in Tenerife as a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship approaches the Spanish island for emergency evacuation procedures. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus assured residents that the outbreak linked to the Dutch-flagged vessel MV Hondius was “not another COVID,” emphasizing that the current public health risk remains low. The ship, carrying more than 140 passengers and crew members, is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands after several confirmed hantavirus infections and multiple deaths linked to the outbreak. Spanish authorities, alongside WHO officials, are coordinating a controlled disembarkation operation under strict…
At least two people have been killed and more than 20 others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd in central Leipzig, prompting a major emergency response and ongoing police investigation. Authorities said the incident occurred on Grimmaische Strasse, a busy pedestrian shopping area near Augustusplatz, on Monday afternoon. The driver reportedly struck multiple pedestrians before attempting to flee the scene but was later arrested by police. Leipzig mayor Burkhard Jung confirmed the fatalities and expressed shock over the incident, extending condolences to the victims’ families. Emergency services reported that at least 22 people sustained injuries, with two in…
Israel has placed its military on heightened alert as tensions escalate in the Gulf region, with officials closely monitoring recent developments linked to ongoing regional instability. A military official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with security protocols, said Israeli forces are maintaining a high level of readiness but have not introduced new directives affecting civilian life. According to the official, existing wartime guidelines remain unchanged, including regulations that may limit the size of public gatherings during periods of heightened threat. Authorities say there is currently no immediate need to tighten those measures further. The development comes amid growing…
