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Lucas Fernandez – World Editor Lucas Fernandez is World Editor at World Today News, bringing more than a decade of international reporting experience. He covers global events, diplomacy, and geopolitics, making complex world news accessible for all audiences.

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Title: New Ashley Store Coming to Moscow, Idaho

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor December 5, 2025
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Moscow,Idaho – ⁢ Ashley HomeStore will open a new location⁤ in Moscow,Idaho,at Palouse Place,near Old Navy and ‌across from the University of Idaho. the store will serve customers in Moscow and nearby Pullman, Washington, expanding Broad River Retail’s footprint in the Inland​ Northwest.

The​ Moscow store represents the company’s second ‍retail location in the region, complementing the ⁣three-floor Ashley store and Outlet ⁤currently opening ‌in ⁤Spokane, Washington. ⁢Broad River Retail operates​ 34 retail locations and employs over⁤ 800 people.The company ranked No. 37 on Furniture Today’s Top 100 ⁣U.S. Furniture Retailers⁤ list‌ this year.

“This expansion into Moscow reflects our long-term commitment to the Inland​ Northwest,” said Manny Rodrigues, president and chief ⁣operating officer of Broad River Retail. “Moscow’s energy, culture and deep sense of community ​make it an ideal home for Ashley. We’re⁣ honored to bring the No. 1 name ⁤in home furnishings to‍ the region and‌ to create ⁣an unmatched guest‌ experience that helps turn ⁣houses into homes.”

The new store will ‌feature Ashley’s 7.0 showroom concept, an⁤ open, lifestyle-focused layout showcasing full room collections. It will offer furniture and décor for bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, and youth spaces, as well as a ⁢Sleep Shop⁢ with ⁢brands including Tempur-Pedic, Stearns⁣ & Foster, Sealy, Purple, Nectar and ashley Sleep.

“Idaho’s business-pleasant climate and population growth make it an exciting time to expand ‌here,” said Charlie Malouf, CEO. ⁤”Our Moscow ​Ashley store ⁢complements our​ investment in Spokane and allows us‍ to deliver a seamless experience across Idaho and Washington.”

The ‌Moscow store will be supported by Broad river Retail’s new Spokane-area​ distribution center and is expected to create approximately⁣ a dozen jobs in retail sales, leadership, visual design, and operations.

Founded in ⁤2003 ‌and headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Broad River Retail is a privately held company.

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U.S. reconsiders ties with Tanzania : NPR

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor December 5, 2025
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

U.S. Re-evaluates Relationship with Tanzania Amid Post-Election ⁣Crackdown

WASHINGTON – The United ⁤States is reassessing⁢ its relationship with Tanzania following a contested October ‌election and ⁣a subsequent government crackdown on opposition figures,protesters,and journalists,raising ⁤concerns about⁣ human ⁣rights and ‍democratic backsliding in⁢ the East African nation. The move⁢ comes as international pressure mounts on Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan‘s ⁣administration to address allegations of widespread ‍abuses.

Hassan ascended ⁣to the presidency in 2021 after the death of John Magufuli, ‌initially⁤ signaling a ‍shift toward reform. ‍Tho, critics contend ⁢her government has not only continued but intensified the previous regime’s⁢ suppression of dissent, prompting ​scrutiny⁣ from ​Washington and international rights organizations.The‌ re-evaluation of U.S. ties reflects growing anxieties about the erosion of democratic norms in a region facing increasing⁢ authoritarianism.

According to ​reports,the post-election​ period ‌has been marked by⁤ violence and repression. Opposition leaders claim over 2,000 protesters have been killed, allegations the government denies. dozens have ‌been arrested, opposition offices ⁤raided, and‌ organizers forced into hiding, with ‍hundreds remaining ⁤missing and⁤ feared dead.⁤

The case of⁤ John Oduor, a Kenyan teacher shot and killed ​in Dar es Salaam on election ‌day, has become a focal point of international concern. More‍ than a month after his death, his body remains in a Tanzanian morgue, preventing his family from conducting a conventional ⁢burial. ⁣”I appeal⁢ to the President of this great nation, my contry, Kenya – please come out and assist us,” Oduor’s ​sister Celestine told NPR.”We need ‍closure ​as a family. We ‌are tortured, emotionally and psychologically.”

On December 9, U.N. human rights experts condemned⁣ the‌ widespread violations in Tanzania, including alleged ‌extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and mass⁤ detentions. The experts called on the government⁢ to provide facts on the fate⁤ of disappeared ⁣persons and lift restrictions on media coverage, citing​ incompatibility with Tanzania’s international obligations.

Amnesty International and other rights groups have ‍characterized the post-election crisis as a deepening regional crisis, highlighting a broader trend of crackdowns on​ opposition and press freedom across East Africa. The situation underscores the⁢ delicate balance between‍ maintaining strategic⁢ partnerships and upholding human rights principles in U.S. ⁤foreign ⁣policy.

For families like⁤ the Oduors, the political fallout‍ offers little solace. “Each day without answers,” Celestine told NPR, “is harder‌ than ⁤the last.”

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World

Hegseth’s Signal Use Risks US Military – Yemen & Caribbean Strikes

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor December 5, 2025
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Defense Secretary’s‍ signal Use Compromised Military Operations, Inspector General Finds

A Pentagon investigation revealed this ⁤week that U.S.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s‍ use of the Signal​ messaging ⁢app to discuss military air strikes potentially endangered troops and compromised sensitive mission details.​ The findings were released in a report on Thursday.

The controversy⁣ stems from a Signal group chat concerning ⁤U.S. military actions against ‌Houthi rebels in Yemen, undertaken in​ early 2025 to protect⁣ red sea⁢ shipping lanes and international⁤ trade.⁢ Mike Waltz, a ‍former⁢ national security‍ advisor to Donald ⁤Trump, was inadvertently added to ⁣the⁢ group by a journalist⁣ from The Atlantic magazine.

Within the Signal conversation, hegseth disclosed the timing of upcoming strikes hours before they occurred, as well as details ‍regarding the military equipment being deployed. This transmission⁤ of⁢ non-public facts occurred via an ⁣unapproved and unsecured network.

According to the ⁣Department’s Inspector General, “Using a personal ​cell phone to conduct official business and send non-public department of Defense information via Signal runs the risk of compromising sensitive information, which could harm Department ⁣of Defense personnel and‌ mission objectives.” The report further stated the⁣ Secretary sent non-public information from the Ministry of Defense detailing the quantity⁤ and timing of⁤ strikes by American manned aircraft over hostile territory.

The ⁢revelations coincide ⁤with existing scrutiny of the Pentagon, specifically regarding recent military strikes in the Pacific ⁤and Caribbean. Thes operations,framed as a campaign to combat ⁣drug trafficking,have⁢ been ‍criticized due to a lack of publicly available evidence linking targeted vessels to ​drug cartels.

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World

Title: Rwandan-Congolese Peace Deal Signed Amidst Ongoing Violence

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor December 5, 2025
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Washington D.C. – The presidents of Rwanda⁤ and ‍the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace⁣ agreement in the United⁣ States today, ‍formalizing‍ a deal reached earlier this ⁣year aimed at de-escalating tensions ​between the two nations. ⁢The signing took ⁤place at the United States Institute of⁤ Peace, formerly‍ known as the Donald J. Trump ⁢Institute of Peace,with mediation support⁤ from the U.S., ​the African Union, and Qatar.

The agreement follows a period of intense conflict, particularly⁤ involving the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 and⁤ the Congolese army, which‌ saw a ceasefire declared in June.‌ While the fighting has diminished in intensity since then, ​clashes continue, most recently reported in the congolese province of South Kivu.

U.S. President Donald ‍Trump characterized ⁢the agreement ‌as a turning point, stating, “After a‍ long period of ‍’killing each other, they are now going to⁢ hug each other‍ a lot.’ They are going to hold hands ⁣and ⁤benefit economically from the US,like every other country does.”

Alongside the peace⁣ accord,​ agreements were also signed facilitating ⁣the ⁤exploitation of rare resources in Rwanda and Congo by American companies. This ⁢move ‌comes amid a ⁤growing geopolitical competition with ​China⁣ over access ​to these⁤ critical ⁢minerals.

Despite the optimism ⁣expressed ‍by the⁣ U.S. President, skepticism remains. According to Africa correspondent Elles ⁢van Gelder,”Agreements have ⁤now been ⁢made about cessation of ‌fighting,disarmament⁢ and⁢ withdrawal ⁤of troops,as well as economic progress.But…it will be a process.” van Gelder also noted that⁣ M23 was not present at the negotiations and questions remain regarding Rwanda’s control over⁣ the rebel group, ‌with separate discussions ongoing in Qatar⁣ between M23 and the DRC. Civilians in the region ⁢express ‍little faith in the agreement,⁣ citing decades of conflict and the lack of provisions addressing⁤ violence against them or accountability for perpetrators.

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-title Macron Warns US Could Abandon Ukraine Over Security Guarantees

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor December 5, 2025
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Macron Warns ⁤Zelenskyy US Support for Ukraine Could Waver, German​ Officials Urge European Independence

Kyiv, Ukraine ⁤- French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly​ cautioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‌that⁤ US support for Ukraine may⁣ falter should Donald⁤ Trump win the upcoming US presidential election, ‌potentially leading to ⁢a territorial‍ concession to Russia.‍ the warning, ⁣disclosed by sources familiar with the⁤ discussions, underscores growing European anxieties‌ about the reliability of American aid as ‌Ukraine continues to ​fight against russian aggression.

the concerns come as leading German political figures are‌ increasingly‌ vocal about the need for Europe ⁣to take⁢ greater responsibility for⁣ its own security and‍ defense. ‌German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned that a ⁤militarily defeated⁢ or destabilized Ukraine would⁣ pose a significant risk to ‍European security, stating, “A dictated peace would be disastrous for⁤ Europe … as⁤ a Ukraine ​which is‍ militarily beaten or potentially even ⁤defeated at the negotiating⁣ table (or) destabilised domestically through Russian influence, would put Europe’s ⁢security at risk.”

Friedrich‌ Merz,leader of the Christian Democratic​ Union (CDU),further emphasized the urgency of ‍European independence in a ‍guest‍ column‍ for the Frankfurter Allgemeine​ Zeitung. Merz advocated‍ for utilizing ⁢frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine and argued that⁣ Europe must act decisively to protect its interests, stating, “The question of European independence is being decided today, when our security interests are under⁣ threat. ⁢and it will be ⁤decided‍ by​ whether⁤ we rise to this challenge.”

Merz stressed​ the importance of European agency⁣ in the conflict, adding,​ “We are sending a ⁣signal of European independence, a signal that we Europeans decide and​ shape what⁣ happens on our continent.” ​He also argued against relying on non-European countries to determine the fate of frozen Russian assets, asserting, “what we⁤ decide now will determine⁤ the future of Europe.”

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Who was Yasser Abu Shabab? Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor December 5, 2025
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Israel Confirms‌ killing of Yasser Abu⁤ Shabab,Leader of Hamas rival Militia in Gaza

Gaza ⁣City,December 5,2025,01:09:27 GMT – Israel’s military confirmed the targeted killing of Yasser Abu Shabab,a prominent‌ leader of a militia allied⁢ against hamas in⁣ the​ gaza Strip,in an ⁣airstrike yesterday,December 4,2025. The strike, ⁣conducted in‌ the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, eliminates a‌ key figure in⁤ a network Israel has reportedly cultivated to counter Hamas’s authority within the territory.

Abu Shabab commanded a ⁤faction that openly challenged Hamas control,​ receiving support -⁤ both logistical ⁢and financial – from Israel, according to multiple reports and Israeli officials. His death escalates tensions within Gaza, potentially fracturing⁣ the already volatile internal Palestinian dynamics as⁤ Israel continues its military operations. The incident‍ also raises questions about Israel’s strategy of bolstering anti-Hamas⁣ groups amidst the ongoing conflict‍ and the potential long-term consequences for Gaza’s security landscape.

Yasser Abu shabab rose ⁤to prominence leading a militia ⁢comprised of members from Gaza’s prominent families who had grown‍ disillusioned with‍ Hamas’s governance.The group, ⁢operating under various names including⁣ the “Free​ Gaza Falcons,” engaged in clashes ​with ‍Hamas security ⁤forces and publicly criticized ⁤the‌ association’s leadership. Israeli intelligence sources indicate Abu Shabab’s ⁢militia numbered in the hundreds,posing⁣ a localized but ​persistent challenge ⁣to​ Hamas’s ‌control,particularly in Khan ⁣Younis.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated the⁢ airstrike was a ​”precise ⁤operation” targeting a “terrorist operative” ⁢responsible for⁤ attacks against Israeli ‍forces. Though, the IDF did not explicitly‍ acknowledge Abu ​Shabab’s⁣ collaboration with Israel, framing the operation ⁢as part of its broader⁣ campaign​ against Hamas and its affiliates. Palestinian sources⁤ confirmed Abu Shabab’s ​death and reported ⁣several other individuals were⁢ injured in ​the strike.

The killing of Abu Shabab occurs against ​a‌ backdrop of intense fighting⁢ between Israel ⁢and Hamas, now entering ‌its ‌ [insert current phase/week of conflict]. Israel’s support for anti-Hamas factions has been a long-standing, albeit‍ often ​covert, element⁤ of its strategy in Gaza, aiming to ‌weaken⁢ Hamas’s grip on power⁢ and create alternative power structures. Analysts suggest Abu Shabab’s death could lead⁣ to a power vacuum within Khan Younis, potentially triggering further infighting between palestinian factions and complicating Israel’s efforts⁣ to maintain stability in the ​region.

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