President Donald Trump has warned there will be “very serious retaliation” after two US soldiers and one civilian were killed in Syria, claiming the attack was carried out by IS....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Three Americans were killed in an attack in Palmyra, Syria (stock)

Donald Trump has warned there will be “very serious retaliation” after two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria.

US Central Command said three Americans were killed and three other service members injured in what it described as an “ambush by a lone ISIS gunman”, who was then “engaged and killed”.

The US president also blamed the attack on the Islamic State (IS) militant group, writing in a post on Truth Social: “This was an ISIS attack against the U.S., and Syria, in a very dangerous part of Syria, that is not fully controlled by them. The President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is extremely angry and disturbed by this attack. There will be very serious retaliation.”

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
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The attack took place in Palmyra, where troops were “conducting a key leader engagement”, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. A defence official said that it happened in an “area where the Syrian president does not have control”.

Two Syrian service members were also injured, Syria’s state news reported. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack and the gunman’s identity has not been released. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attacker was a member of the Syrian security force.

US Central Command said the identities of those killed were being withheld until their next of kin had been informed.

Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, said: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist ambush targeting a joint US–Syrian government patrol in central Syria. We remain committed to defeating terrorism with our Syrian partners.”

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said: “Let it be known, if you target Americans – anywhere in the world you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you.”

It comes just weeks after President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump met at the White House, a visit the Syrian leader hailed as the start of a “new era” in the two countries’ relations. Shortly afterwards, Syria announced it would join a global coalition to dismantle the remaining elements of IS.

While IS was defeated territorially in Syria in 2019, the UN estimates between 5,000 and 7,000 of its fighters remain active across Syria and Iraq, continuing to carry out deadly attacks.

Blueface has taken to social media to make a startling accusation against his mother, Karlissa Saffold Harvey, claiming she is overly fixated on his romantic relationships and suggesting she is behaving inappropriately toward him.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The rapper’s outburst appeared suddenly on X, where he told his followers he no longer wants his mother involved in his personal life.

In a post that quickly drew widespread attention, Blueface wrote, “Mom we could never have sex I’m not into that please stop being so invested in the women I’m laying down with it’s kinda weird like you jealous or some we can never lay down together you not my type !”

He went on to address what he sees as his mother’s interference in his relationships, adding, “Anytime you guys see my mom targeting my lady friends please let her know ‘this is what your son is talking about’ cuz I don’t get the correlation…I just want her to stop sabotaging my relationships !”

In another message, he wrote, “My only problem is keeping it to real Ina fake world idk how to be like y’all.”
You are not my type – Rapper Blueface calls out his mother and accuses her of trying to sl33p with him

The rapper’s comments come shortly after his brief relationship and breakup with Hazel-E. The “Love and Hip Hop” star, appearing with her new partner, told TMZ she believes Karlissa wants Blueface “all for herself,” using a graphic reference to describe the alleged behavior.

Karlissa later responded on Instagram, demanding a public apology from her son. She also threatened to remove him from her show, saying she wants to end what she described as ongoing “shenanigans.” She added that incest is illegal in California.

The family has a history of public disputes, but the latest exchange marks one of the most explosive accusations yet to play out between Blueface and his mother.

Burkina Faso has continued to hold on to a Nigerian military aircraft and the 11 personnel on board, despite repeated diplomatic efforts to resolve the matter.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The Federal Government has now stepped in fully as tension around the incident continues to grow.

The aircraft, a Nigerian Air Force C-130, had landed in Bobo Dioulasso after the crew detected a technical issue.

While the Nigerian side insists the landing followed international aviation safety rules, Burkina Faso authorities maintain that the plane entered their airspace without proper approval.

The disagreement quickly escalated, drawing in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has opened talks with officials in Ouagadougou to secure the release of both the aircraft and the personnel.

According to officials familiar with the discussions, the situation has become more complicated because of political tensions in the region.

They explained that the members of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) — Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger — see the incident as a chance to display defiance towards Nigeria after the three countries withdrew from ECOWAS.

Diplomatic sources told POLITICS NIGERIA that the C-130 crew followed the proper procedure for an emergency landing, but the ongoing friction between the Sahel military governments and Abuja has made a straightforward process more difficult.

One senior official confirmed that negotiations are active. He explained that the aircraft had been expected to continue its journey to Portugal almost immediately, but Burkina Faso has not given the clearance needed.

When asked for an update, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that reports claiming the aircraft and personnel had been freed were untrue. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, noted that government channels are still working to secure their release.

He stated: “They have not been released as we speak, but we are trying to secure that. We are engaging the Burkina Faso authorities using usual diplomatic channels.”

Ebienfa also said the ministry is unaware of the exact reason behind Burkina Faso’s refusal to clear the aircraft, but assured Nigerians that efforts are ongoing to bring the detained personnel home safely.

Earlier, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed the emergency landing and noted that the crew had been treated courteously. The NAF said it hoped to resume the flight as soon as possible.

In its statement, the Air Force said: “Following take-off from Lagos, the crew observed a technical concern which necessitated a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, the nearest airfield, in accordance with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols. The NAF crew is safe and has received cordial treatment from the host authorities.
Plans are ongoing to resume the mission as scheduled.”

However, that plan has stalled as the Burkinabe authorities continue to hold the aircraft, insisting it flew into their territory without the required clearance.

Reports from Burkina Faso indicate that the plane carried 11 Nigerian military personnel — two crew members and nine passengers when it made the emergency landing.

Officials from the Sahel bloc have described the incident as a violation of their sovereignty and warned that any similar occurrence would be met with force.

They also claimed that their air-defence systems were already on high alert following the episode, stressing that they would not tolerate what they termed unauthorised intrusion.