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USA – At least 2 firefighters killed in Idaho ambush shooting on Sunday and others injured when a suspect opened fire on them as they were responding to a brush fire. The suspected gunman, whose name is unknown, was found dead and identified as the shooter at a later press briefing. Idaho Governor Brad Little … Read more
USA – United States is planning to pressure Israel in attaining a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange during a Monday visit to Washington by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, according to reports from Israel. The Times of Israel cited sources as saying that the remaining sticking points in achieving a ceasefire include the Palestinian … Read more
USA – Late Tuesday lightning strikes in South Carolina on a beach near Lake Murray left 20 people injured according to local reports. Some 12 children and six adults were transported to nearby hospitals, while two others sought medical attention on their own, NBC News cited Lexington County spokesperson Vanessa Diaz. The severity of the … Read more
IRAN – Contrary to the touted “complete obliteration of Iranian nuclear program” narrative, an intelligence assessment have found out that the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities resulted to minimal damage. The assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), a key intelligence agency within the US Department of Defense, is based on a battle damage … Read more
USA – Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic primary to become the city’s first Muslim mayor, while the former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. Unofficial results showed Mamdani with 43.50% of first-round votes, holding an over 7-point lead over Cuomo, who stands at 36.38%. The final results will be determined via ranked-choice tabulations, … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have warned Israel from attacking Iran, calling it a violation of the Israel-Iran ceasefire that took effect a few hours ago. This comes after the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to conduct attacks on Tehran, accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire. “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF … Read more
USA – A record-breaking heatwave in the USA have left 160 million people under heat alerts as temperatures soar past 43C. The National Weather Service said that extreme heat warnings had been issued for 75 million residents in major cities, including New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Temperatures in Mitchell, South Dakota, reached … Read more
USA – The US secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem stated that the Florida ICE detention centers will be funded by the federal government, including the proposed Everglades site. Noem said Florida’s immigration detention centers will be largely funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s shelter and services program, which assists groups and cities receiving … Read more
USA – Contrary to the touted claims by Israel and some western politicians and media, the US intelligence community as well as the IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi have asserted that there’s no proof that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no evidence that Iran is making a systematic … Read more
USA – A military intelligence source have revealed a plan spearheaded by Donald Trump to carry out military strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said any operation would likely involve several strikes on the underground site, located near the Iranian city of Qom. “There is now a movement … Read more
USA – A senior Pentagon officer have been removed from his position for criticizing Israel and America’s Middle East policy on social media, and an internal probe launched. Col. Nathan McCormack, who had been serving as the Levant and Egypt branch chief within the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s J5 strategic planning directorate, is at the … Read more
USA – At least 5 people have been confirmed dead after heavy downpour that resulted to flash flooding in West Virginia, while 3 are missing. Between 2.5 and 4 inches (6.35 to 10.16 cm) of rain fell in less than 30 minutes late Saturday in parts of Wheeling and Ohio County, overwhelming waterways and infrastructure. … Read more
USA – Middle East conflict: As Israel-Iran conflict escalates with the continued daily exchange of air attacks, the United States have claimed that it’s not part of the Israeli attacks on Iran, according to the US State Department. Embassies and consular posts were instructed to inform host governments—”at their discretion”—that the US “is not involved … Read more
USA – Flash floods in Texas have killed at least 11 people while others remain missing as San Antonio was hit by severe storms. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and officials caution that the death toll may rise in the coming days. The deluge, which struck on Wednesday and intensified into Thursday morning, forced vehicles off … Read more
USA – US Congresswoman LaMonica McIver charged in New Jersey and could face up to 17 years in prison if convicted. She was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for assaulting officers at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility last month. “Today a federal grand jury seated in Newark, New Jersey returned … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have called on troops deployment as the immigration protest in Los Angeles turns violent. “Looking really bad in L.A. BRING IN THE TROOPS,” Trump stated in a post on Truth Social. In another post, Trump ordered the immediate arrest of anyone wearing a mask. Trump also stated that Los Angeles Police … Read more
USA – The current protests in Los Angeles have turned violent as protesters clash with police and set at least five cars on fire in downtown Los Angeles. Sunday demonstrations mark the third day of protest as demonstrators oppose the Trump administration’s immigration raids in the US state of California. Law enforcement officials fired tear … Read more
USA – An explosion at US military base in Japan have injured 4 members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) today, Monday, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry. The explosion occurred at Kadena Air Base in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. The blast occurred while the JSDF personnel were preparing to carry out bomb … Read more
USA – Several people were detained by NYPD after clash with the police during an immigration protest in New York on Saturday, in growing unrest in protest to ICE raids in United States. The demonstrators were protesting outside Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramping up arrests of immigrants … Read more
USA – American president Donald Trump have ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard personnel to control the growing immigration protest in Los Angeles culminated by the ICE raids. “In light of these incidents and credible threats of continued violence, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of … Read more