USA – As of Monday April 6, at least 373 American troops had been injured in Iran war operation, according to a CBS News report. Citing a US Central Command spokesperson, CBS News reported that some 330 of those have returned to duty, and five are currently considered seriously wounded. Tensions in the Middle East […]
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Letter to Marco Rubio by 50 Lawmakers Demand US Policy Change on Cuba
USA – A letter by a group of 50 lawmakers on Thursday to the Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded a shift in US policy towards Cuba, as the country suffers from ongoing blockade. They warned that the current measures are worsening a deepening humanitarian crisis on the island. “We write with great urgency to […]
US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Trump’s Firing List
USA – The US Attorney General Pam Bondi is on Trump’s possible firing list as he expresses frustrations during private meetings in that the Justice Department isn’t going hard enough on his political opponents. According to sources familiar with the matter cited by ABC News, recent conversations with senior administration officials have progressed to potential […]
US to Leave Iran in 2-3 Weeks; Trump
USA – Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US plans on leaving Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, a sign that the war might be closer to an end. “All I have to do is leave Iran, and we’ll be doing that very soon,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’ll be leaving very […]
Trump Considering Ground Operation in Iran to Extract Uranium
USA – A report on Sunday citing officials with knowledge of the matter said that Donald Trump was considering a ground operation in Iran to extract almost 1,000 pounds of uranium, an operation that could take days or longer. Officials said Trump has not made a final decision and is weighing the risks such an […]
No Kings Protests Against Trump’s Administration Sees Millions Take to Streets Across US
USA – The Saturday No Kings protests against Trump’s Administration saw millions take to the streets across the US, including other countries. The events were held in all 50 states and 16 countries, marking one of the largest coordinated demonstrations in US history. Organizers, including anti-authoritarian groups Indivisible and 50501, labor unions, and other grassroots […]
Donald Trump’s Signature to be Used in Future US Paper Currency
USA – Donald Trump‘s signature is set to appear in future US paper currency, according to a Thursday announcement by the Department of the Treasury. The decision is tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US, according to a statement by the department. “In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of […]
As Iran Strikes Military Bases, American Troops in Middle East Operate in Hotels
USA – According to a Wednesday report by The New York Times citing officials, the American troops in Middle East are operating in hotels and temporary sites as Iran’s Operation True Promise 4 have left multiple American military bases severely damaged – some almost uninhabitable. Tehran has been targeting US bases, embassies, and regional infrastructure […]
US Strike on Alleged Drug Trafficking Vessel in the Caribbean Kills 4
USA – An American strike on alleged drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean killed 4 people, according to the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Wednesday. The command said intelligence had identified the vessel as operating along “known narco-trafficking routes” and actively engaged in drug operations, according to a statement posted on US social media company […]
Iran Prefers to Engage with JD Vance in Talks with US; Report
USA – Following previous negotiations with Witkoff and Kushner that ended with attacks, Iran’s trust with the two have eroded, with Tehran expressing a preference of dealing with JD Vance over any other official in Trump’s administration. Iranian representatives conveyed through back channels that they do not want to re-engage with special envoy Steve Witkoff […]
Air Canada Aircraft Collision with Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport Kills 2
USA – A pilot and co-pilot were killed and 2 others injured when Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday. The crash occurred at about 11.40 pm (0340GMT), when a Jazz Aviation flight operated on behalf of Air Canada struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and […]
Drones Reported Over American Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana
USA – Unauthorized drones were reported over the Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana which houses nuclear capable B-52 bombers during the week of March 9, Fox News reported on Friday. A base official said authorities are working with federal and local law enforcement to investigate the incidents, adding, “Flying a drone over a military […]
Operation to Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium by US Being Discussed
USA – A US operation to seize Iran’s enriched uranium is currently being discussed, centering on the deployment of an elite Joint Special Operations Command for the mission. According to CBS News, no decision had been made, and the timing of an operation remained unclear. A White House spokeswoman said preparations were the Pentagon’s responsibility, […]
Pentagon Claims Anthropic’s Use of Foreign Workforce Pose National Security Risks
USA – According to a court filing, the Pentagon said that the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic’s use of foreign workforce poses national security risks. In a March 17 declaration, Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said employing foreign nationals, including many from China, “increases the degree of adversarial risk” should these […]
Bill to Limit Donald Trump’s War Powers Rejected by US Senate
USA – A bill to limit Donald Trump‘s war powers was on Wednesday rejected by the US Senate. The bill, which aimed to limit Trump’s attacks on Iran, was put to a vote in the US Senate. Democrats introduced the bill, which was rejected by a vote of 53 “no” to 47 “yes.” “We do […]