Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
A storm is gathering over Switzerland’s reputation as a neutral safe haven. In a recent exclusive interview with the Abu Dhabi Times, Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of AEA Justinian Lawyers, accused the Swiss government and its banking system of decades-long concealment of Nazi-era assets — calling the nation’s neutrality “a polished myth built on moral failure.” The interview centers on a renewed legal push demanding that Switzerland disclose all financial records connected to the Nazi regime. Dr. Podovsovnik’s team alleges that dormant accounts belonging to Jewish victims remain hidden in Swiss banks, and that postwar settlements — including the…
Massive destruction across the Gaza Strip has made it nearly impossible for Hamas to locate and recover Israeli hostages’ bodies buried under rubble. An Egyptian convoy carrying bulldozers and excavators entered Gaza on Saturday to assist recovery operations. Under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Israel agreed to return 15 Palestinian prisoners’ bodies for every Israeli hostage’s body. Israel has returned 195 Palestinian corpses, while Hamas has handed over 18 Israeli remains. Earlier this month, Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “watching very closely” to ensure the exchange happens within 48 hours. He posted on…
The Louvre transferred parts of its jewellery collection to the Bank of France vaults on Friday after last week’s high-profile theft. French radio network RTL reported that police escorted the operation discreetly to ensure maximum security. Officials moved several pieces, including the “Crown Jewels” from the Apollo Gallery and other gems from different museum sections. The transfer followed growing public concern over the museum’s safety protocols. The Bank of France’s vault, located 27 metres underground beneath its Paris headquarters, holds nearly 90% of the nation’s gold reserves. Thieves Execute Bold Robbery in Broad Daylight Last week, multiple thieves stormed the…
Carrier Move and MissionThe Pentagon announced Friday it will deploy an aircraft carrier to waters off South America.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group to deploy.Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the move will boost detection, monitoring, and disruption capacities.The USS Ford currently operates in the Mediterranean Sea with five destroyers in its group.Officials called the deployment a major escalation amid a large military buildup near Venezuela. Recent Strikes and AllegationsHegseth announced the military conducted its tenth strike on a suspected drug-running vessel hours earlier.That strike killed six people and raised the operation’s…
Two Russian military aircraft briefly entered Lithuania’s airspace on Thursday, the country’s military confirmed. The planes, identified as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refuelling tanker, reportedly crossed the border from Russia’s Kaliningrad region around 1600 CET. Military officials said the aircraft spent about 18 seconds inside Lithuanian territory during what appeared to be a refuelling exercise. Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets under NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission immediately took off and began patrolling the area. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda posted on X, condemning what he called a “blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity.” In a video statement,…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, confirmed it will eliminate 600 jobs in its AI division, according to U.S. media reports. The company continues hiring for its superintelligence lab even while executing these layoffs. Axios first revealed the cuts, which impact Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, along with product-related AI and AI infrastructure groups. Meta will keep its newer TBD Lab untouched. Affected Staff Urged to Seek New Roles Within Meta Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang told employees in a memo that affected workers should apply for other internal roles. Meta expects most displaced staff to secure…
TIRANA — Mounting evidence suggests that sanctioned Russian and Iranian interests are quietly exploiting Albania’s ports and infrastructure, turning a NATO member state into an unlikely pressure point in Europe’s sanctions wall. Investigations and media reports indicate that through negligence, smuggling, or corruption within the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama, several Albanian entities tied to critical infrastructure have facilitated commercial operations that appear to breach Western sanctions on Moscow and Tehran. One prominent investigation by RBC Ukraine uncovered a sophisticated smuggling network funnelling banned Russian fuel products into Europe through Albanian ports. The report details how ships docking at…
European markets climbed cautiously on Tuesday morning after weeks of decline. Most major indexes opened slightly higher as investors regained confidence despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. By midday, Milan’s stock exchange led the region, rising 0.80%. Strong gains from UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, energy giant Eni, and defence group Leonardo powered the rally. Germany’s DAX index stayed down 0.13%, but defence stocks helped limit the losses. German shipbuilder TKMS rose 6.28% after debuting in Frankfurt at €60 per share on Monday. Rheinmetall AG added 0.48%, while London’s BAE Systems slipped 0.91%. The FTSE 100 advanced 0.22%, driven by higher energy and banking…
By Rachel MaddowBased on an interview originally published by the Abu Dhabi Times A growing international lawsuit against UBS Group AG is uncovering what legal experts describe as one of the largest unresolved financial injustices of the postwar era. In an interview with the Abu Dhabi Times, Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of AEA Justinian Lawyers, detailed how thousands of Jewish families were denied access to Swiss bank accounts created to protect their wealth from Nazi confiscation. Dr. Podovsovnik represents Rabbi Ephraim Meir, who is leading a lawsuit against UBS alleging systemic manipulation and concealment within the Claims Resolution Tribunal…
Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to resume talks in Qatar to set terms for lasting peace. The discussions aim to end a week of deadly border clashes that killed dozens. Both nations accepted an immediate ceasefire after meeting Qatari mediators in Doha, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry confirmed. The new deal ends the deadliest confrontation between the neighbours in years, which left hundreds injured. The two governments pledged to create mechanisms ensuring long-term peace and stability. They plan to hold additional meetings soon to guarantee the ceasefire’s durability. Turkish negotiators also helped broker the agreement, according to the Qatari statement. Rising Tensions Along…