US President Donald Trump is encountering increasing resistance from members of his own Republican Party as lawmakers become more willing to challenge key parts of his agenda. With midterm elections approaching, several Republicans appear increasingly focused on voter concerns in their states rather than maintaining complete alignment with the White House. During the past week, […]
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Xi visit boosts Kim’s confidence amid regional tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday in a visit that highlights strengthening ties between the two neighbors. The summit comes as Kim projects growing confidence, backed by an expanding nuclear arsenal, closer relations with Russia and limited interest in renewed engagement with the […]
Report claims US plan to mark 2.7 million people as dead
A controversial report has alleged that a proposed plan in the US could falsely classify around 2.7 million living people as deceased, sparking political debate and concern over data use and immigration policy. Read More: Russia strikes near Polish border as Mariupol counts its dead According to the report cited in US Senate committee submissions, the […]
Russia says it downed hundreds of drones launched by Ukraine in major wave
Russia said on Saturday that its air defence systems intercepted hundreds of drones launched by Ukraine, including multiple attacks near Saint Petersburg, as both sides intensified strikes in the ongoing war. Read More: Russia kills 18 in Ukraine strikes According to the Russian defence ministry, a total of 376 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight across several regions, including […]
US says Iran launched missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain
US military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday, hours after reporting that four one-way attack drones were intercepted. Read More: Iran fires warning missiles at US warships In a statement on social media, United States Central Command said it intercepted six of the missiles and that the seventh did not reach its intended […]
Palestinian infant killed in West Bank shooting
A seven-month-old Palestinian infant was killed and his parents were injured after Israeli forces opened fire on their vehicle in the Tel Rumeida area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Read More: Israeli settler attack injures Palestinian infant in West Bank The ministry identified the infant as Sam Abu Haikal. His […]
Putin dismisses Zelenskiy’s proposal for direct talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he currently sees “no point” in holding direct talks as the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its fifth year. Read More: Zelenskiy urges direct talks with Putin to end war Speaking during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin described […]
US Senate approves $70 billion boost for immigration enforcement
The United States (US) Senate has approved legislation that would provide an additional $70 billion to immigration enforcement agencies, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump and his administration’s border security agenda. Read More: US Senate rejects immigration bills, leaves Dreamers in limbo The bill passed the Senate in a 52-47 vote, receiving support from nearly all […]
US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Saturday after US forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance sites following the interception of drones launched toward the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Read More: Iran fires warning missiles at US warships According to the US military, four Iranian drones were shot down after being detected near the vital […]
UP madrasa demolished amid renewed scrutiny of Muslim institutions
Authorities in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh have demolished one madrasa and ordered the closure of two others, drawing renewed attention to concerns over actions affecting Muslim religious institutions in the country. According to reports published by Indian media, the administration in Ghaziabad carried out the action after alleging that one of the seminaries […]