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USA – The US Court of International Trade has blocked the implementation of trade tariffs imposed on other nations by president Donald Trump, adding that he exceeded his legal authority. The court announced its decision on Wednesday in a lawsuit filed against the government by several private companies and states regarding the customs duties imposed … Read more
USA – This’ the Russia-Ukraine talks update with new details on the next meeting following the previous direct talks held in Turkey, after which both Russia and Ukraine agreed to submit their terms for a complete ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict before the next talks. Speaking to Fox News, the US envoy for Ukraine Keith … Read more
USA – A South Carolina shooting last night (out around 9.30 pm local time on Sunday), in Little River near the Intracoastal Waterway left at least 11 people injured according to Horry County Police Department. The victims were transported to local hospitals and the number of injured may rise, the department said. Authorities confirmed that … Read more
USA – A Hudson River boat blasting on Saturday killed 1 and injured another when an explosion aboard a sewage transport boat operated by the New York city occurred on the docked vessel. The incident happened around 10.30 am local time (1430GMT) near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant while workers aboard the Hunts Point … Read more
SOUTH KOREA – US troop withdrawal from South Korea is being considered in the latest released report. This will involve around 4,500 troops considered to be moved to another location in Indo-Pacific region, including Guam. An option being developed by the Pentagon is to pull out roughly 4,500 troops and move them to other locations … Read more
USA – On Thursday, Donald Trump announced the appointment of Bernie Navarro to become the next United States ambassador to Peru. “Bernie is a Highly Respected Leader in Real Estate Finance and Economic Recovery,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, highlighting Navarro’s service as chairman of the Board of Trustees at Miami Dade College, … Read more
CANADA – Canada has expressed interest in partnering with the United States in the golden dome defense system. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that the two neighbors are in high-level talks aimed at “strengthening North American security against potential threats.” Speaking after a two-day Cabinet retreat in Ottawa, Carney said that Canada was considering … Read more
USA – 2 Israeli embassy employees shot dead on street as they exited the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. on Wednesday night. Suspect is in custody according to authorities. The victims, a man and woman, whose identities have not yet been made public, were shot at close range as they exited an event hosted … Read more
USA – A California fertility clinic bomb blast in Palm Springs on Saturday left one person dead and at least 5 injured according to local authorities. The bomb exploded outside the facility with the local Mayor stating that either the bomb was inside the car or near it. According to the FBI, it was “an … Read more
USA – The current measles cases in the United States as of May 9, were 1,001 from 31 jurisdictions. 2025 alone has seen a surge in the spread, with 14 new outbreaks being recorded which account for 93% of the overall confirmed figure. Where is the Measles Outbreak? The 31 jurisdictions with confirmed new measles … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have announced that prescription drug prices in the US will go down by 59% on his Truth Social platform account though providing no further details. “Gasoline, energy, groceries, and all other costs, down. No inflation!!!” The annual inflation rate in the US was 2.4% in March and 2.8% in February. Trump … Read more
USA – The upcoming Trump Middle East trip faces challenges as differences between the US and Israel are explicitly recognized in relation to the handling of Iran and Gaza. The two leaders, who were once closely aligned on Iran and Gaza, now disagree sharply on how to address both crises. Trump is pushing for diplomatic … Read more
OMAN – The fourth US-Iran indirect talks happened today, Sunday, in Muscat, Oman. High-level diplomatic discussions, attended by Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and Middle East special envoy, lasted more than three hours and included both direct and indirect exchanges, according to a senior US official quoted by US media outlets. Oman … Read more
USA – Trump and Middle East Agenda; The Deep Dive. Trump’s agenda for the Middle East seems to be conflicting with that of Netanyahu of late, as divisions between Israel and the United States’ approach to various regional matters can be clearly witnessed. “I think what you’re seeing is the Israelis recognizing that as much … Read more
USA – A Massachusetts’ teenage girl arrest by ICE has sparked backlash after a video showing police in the US state of Massachusetts forcing a teenage girl to the ground during a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. The incident occurred Thursday as ICE agents detained a woman while she, her teenage daughter, another … Read more
ISRAEL – To avoid “being portrayed as a fool” or “someone being played,” Donald Trump cuts direct contacts with Netanyahu, after he discovered that Israel’s Netanyahu was manipulating him. This’ according to a report by the Israeli Army Radio. Yanir Cozin, a correspondent for Israeli Army Radio, said in a post on his X account … Read more
USA – The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the new DOD transgender policy in the US military to take effect in a Thursday memo, with eligibility window to self-identify for voluntary separation being extended to June 6. The Pentagon will then begin the removal of transgender personnel from the military. “Approximately 1,000 service … Read more
USA – Donald Trump has appointed Fox News anchor Jeanine Pirro to be the next interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia after his original pick failed to clear Capitol Hill. Trump earlier lamented that his original pick to be the top district attorney in Washington, DC failed to win Republican support, saying Ed … Read more
UKRAINE – The Ukraine minerals deal with the US was officially ratified by the Ukrainian parliament on Thursday. This approves a joint investment fund for reconstruction tied to natural resources’ revenues. The mineral and economic partnership deal signed with the United States last month, paves the way for a joint investment in post-war reconstruction efforts. … Read more
USA – Latest on the assassination of RFK Files released – Following an executive order 14176 signed by Donald Trump in January, an additional 60,000 files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy have been declassified. A total of 10,000 records on Robert F. Kennedy were released last month. Making a comment on social media, … Read more