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 […]
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Bernie Navarro Appointed as United States Ambassador to Peru
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, […]
Canada Wants to Join United States in Golden Dome Defense System
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 […]
2 Israeli Embassy Employees Shot Dead on Street
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 […]
California Fertility Clinic Bomb Blast Kills 1
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 […]
Current Measles Cases in the United States
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 […]
Prescription Drug Prices in the US to be Slashed by 59%; Donald Trump
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 […]
Trump Middle East Trip Marred by Differences with Israel Over Iran and Gaza
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 […]
Trump and Middle East; What’s his Agenda?
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 […]
Backlash After Massachusetts’ Teenage Girl Arrest by ICE
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 […]
New DOD Transgender Policy in US Military Taking Effect
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 […]
Fox News Anchor Jeanine Pirro Tapped for DC Attorney Position
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 […]
Latest on Assassination of RFK Files Released; Additional 60,000
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, […]
US Fighter Jet Crashes into Red Sea
USA – A US fighter jet crashes into Red Sea after a failed landing attempt on aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The jet went overboard Tuesday night after missing the arresting wire. Both aviators ejected safely and suffered minor injuries. The two-seater F/A-18F Super Hornet went off the deck as it was landing around […]
Microsoft Shuts Down Skype and Replaces it with Teams
USA – Microsoft shuts down Skype and is no longer available for users. It has now been replaced by Teams. A group of engineers launched the popular chat application and Microsoft purchased it in 2011. On Feb. 28 this year, Microsoft announced Skype has reached the end of its life. “Starting in May 2025, Skype […]