UN Security Council Backs US Plan for Gaza, Approves International Stabilisation Force
The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for post-war Gaza, including the deployment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and the creation of a transitional governing body. Thirteen countries voted in favor, with Russia and China abstaining—allowing one of the most far-reaching Gaza resolutions in […]
Trump Signs Bill Ending Longest Shutdown in U.S. History, Blames Democrats as Congress Moves Past 41-Day Stalemate
President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed a long-delayed funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in American history, closing a 41-day standoff that had halted paychecks, crippled federal services, and snarled air travel nationwide. Flanked by Republican lawmakers and members of his Cabinet, Trump cast the moment as a victory for his party and […]
Senate Passes Bill to End Historic 41-Day Shutdown Amid Democratic Divide
The Senate on Monday approved a bill to reopen the federal government, moving the nation closer to ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history after a handful of moderate Democrats joined Republicans to break a six-week stalemate. The measure passed 60–40, narrowly clearing the threshold needed to advance. It now heads to the House of […]
Trump Renews Push to End New York City’s Congestion Pricing Program
President Donald Trump said Monday he will make another attempt to shut down New York City’s congestion pricing program, reigniting a long-running dispute over the controversial tolling system designed to ease traffic and reduce emissions in Manhattan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had directed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to take “a […]
Trump Orders Pentagon to Prepare for Possible Military Action in Nigeria Over Christian Killings
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had ordered the U.S. Department of War to prepare for potential military operations in Nigeria, citing what he described as the “mass killing of Christians” in the West African nation. Trump also announced that the United States would immediately halt all aid and assistance to Nigeria if the […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson Dismisses Possibility of Trump Seeking Third Term
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that he does not see a viable path for President Donald Trump to seek a third term in office, citing the constitutional limits that restrict presidents to two terms. “It’s been a great run, but I think the president knows — and he and I have talked about — […]
Several Suspects Arrested in $100 Million Louvre Jewel Heist, Prosecutors Confirm
French authorities have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the $100 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, Paris prosecutors confirmed Sunday — exactly one week after a group of thieves executed what investigators are calling one of the most daring robberies in modern French history. Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the arrests were […]
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Marking a Historic Shift in Nation’s Politics
Japan has entered a new political era with the appointment of Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, breaking a centuries-old barrier in a country long dominated by male leadership. The 64-year-old hardline conservative, known for her unflinching discipline and nationalist convictions, was formally elected by parliament on Tuesday, following weeks of political upheaval […]
Millions Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Nationwide Against Trump Administration Policies
Activists and advocacy groups across the United States staged a second wave of “No Kings” protests on Saturday, denouncing what they described as abuses of power by President Donald Trump and his administration — including the deployment of federal troops to U.S. cities and an intensified immigration crackdown. From Boston to Los Angeles, massive crowds […]
Israel, Hamas Complete Landmark Hostage-Prisoner Exchange as Ceasefire Holds
Buses carrying dozens of freed Palestinian prisoners have arrived in Ramallah and the Gaza Strip, following Israel’s release of more than 1,900 detainees under the terms of a major ceasefire deal with Hamas, according to the Hamas-run Prisoners Office. The buses departed from Ofer Prison in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Monday and arrived in […]
