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 […]
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Explosion at US Military Base in Japan Injures 4
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 […]
Several Arrested After Clash with Police at an Immigration Protest in New York
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 […]
2K National Guard Personnel Deployed Amid Immigration Protest in Los Angeles
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 […]
Donald Trump-Elon Musk Fallout: What We Know
USA – The Donald Trump-Elon Musk fallout caught many by surprise as the once ride or die friends now exchange threats. Whether this’ all a PR stunt or a deep-rooted divide between the two, will remain to be seen. This’ what we know so far: US President Donald Trump said that he has no plans […]
Donald Trump Travel Ban List
USA – On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced a travel ban that’ll affect several countries, that is set to take effect at 12.01 am Eastern Time on Monday. The Trump travel ban list includes 12 countries whose citizens are prohibited from visiting the United States, and additional 7 with partial ban. Trump issued the directive in […]
A Man Setting People on Fire in Boulder, Colorado Leaves at Least 8 Injured
USA – A man setting people on fire in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday in a demonstration that was aimed at “raising awareness on hostages being held in Gaza,” left at least 8 people injured according to local authorities. “After receiving updated information, law enforcement officials have now identified eight victims: Four women and four men […]
97 of the 187 Active Wildfires in Canada Today are Burning Out of Control
CANADA – The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported that there are currently 187 active wildfires in Canada today, Sunday, with 97 of these fires burning out of control. Over 26,000 people have been forced to evacuate to safety as fires rage in central and western Canada. Citing local officials, local media reported that more […]
Nomination of Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA Withdrawn
USA – Donald Trump have withdrawn the nomination of Jared Isaacman, a close associate of Elon Musk, as the next possible head of NASA after having been nominated in December. “After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social […]
US Visa Screening for Harvard University Visitors to be Strict
USA – US visa screening for Harvard University visitors from around the world will be tightened across all American embassies and consulates, according to an order issued by the office of the Secretary of State on May 29. The order mandates that consular officials conduct a thorough review of the online activity of all nonimmigrant […]
China Plans to Invade Taiwan in 2027; Pete Hegseth
USA – United States’ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has claimed that China plans to invade Taiwan in 2027, urging US allies in the region to increase their defense spending during an address to the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday. “We know that (Chinese President) Xi Jinping has ordered his military to be ready to invade […]
DEI Programs at MIT Shut Down
USA – (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) DEI programs at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have been shut down after 18 months of internal review. MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced the decision last week, following a thorough 18-month evaluation of the Institute Community and Equity Office’s (ICEO) activities, an MIT spokesperson told CBS News. MIT’s review […]
Trump Trade Tariffs Update: US Court of International Trade Blocks Trump’s Tariffs
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 […]
Russia-Ukraine Talks Update on Next Meeting
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 […]
South Carolina Shooting Last Night Left 11 People Injured
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 […]