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Trump set to undergo annual physical
Donald Trump, who, at 78, is on course to become the oldest president in American history, will…
Russia, China target US federal employees for recruitment amid mass layoffs
Foreign intelligence agencies, including Russia and China, are actively recruiting recently fired or at-risk U.S. federal employees with national security roles, CNN reports. The effort aims to exploit the…
Trump Says Zelensky ‘Overplayed His Hand’ In White House Row
US President Donald Trump said Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky “overplayed his hand” Friday during their extraordinary Oval Office clash, accusing his visitor of wanting to drag out conflict with Russia. “I want…
Trump signs order making English official language of United States
United States President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order to make English the country’s official language for the first time in history, the Wall Street Journal has reported. The United…
Israeli army admits failure on Oct 7, says it underestimated Hamas
An internal Israeli army investigation into Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack released on Thursday acknowledged the military’s “complete failure” to prevent the deadly assault, saying that for years it had…
You’re out if unhappy with Musk – Trump tells cabinet members
Elon Musk starred at Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting Wednesday, with the US president insisting his team was “thrilled” with the extraordinary power given to his billionaire advisor despite reported tensions over…
5 things to know about $5m ‘Trump Gold Card’ path to citizenship
United States President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative, introducing a $5 million “gold card” residency permit for foreign investors. This program would replace the existing EB-5 visa and…
Fake video of Trump sucking Elon Musk’s toes prompts probe
An AI-generated video of US President Donald Trump sucking Elon Musk’s feet was shown inside the headquarters of a US government department, prompting an investigation, a spokesperson said. The video was “briefly”…
Judge blocks Trump-ordered transfer of 12 trans women to male jails
A US federal judge has blocked prison officials from transferring a dozen transgender women inmates to men’s…
In historic turn, US teams up with Russia to reject UN resolution condemning attack on Ukraine war
The United States voted against a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution naming Russia as the aggressor in the Ukraine conflict. The stark divergence in diplomatic approaches saw the US align…
Zelensky offers to resign in exchange for Ukrainian NATO membership
Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday — the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion — that he was ready to quit as Ukraine’s president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance. Zelensky,…
Israel stalls Palestinians’ release after six Gaza hostages freed
Israeli officials said the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday has been delayed, after six hostages were freed…
‘Arbitrary and discriminatory’ – Judge blocks Trump’s effort to deter DEI programs
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to deprive federal funding from programs that incorporate “diversity, equity and inclusion” initiatives. U.S.…
Zelensky ‘not ready’ to sign minerals deal with US — Report
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not ready" to sign a minerals deal with the United States, a source told AFP on…
Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis – Vatican
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high-flow oxygen therapy. The pope, who has been hospitalised for a week due to…
Three die, 74 injured as Peru shopping center roof collapses
At least three people are dead and around 74 injured after the roof of a food court at a busy shopping center collapsed in northern Peru, authorities said Friday. “So far we have three deceased, two men and a…
Trump fires top US General, shakes up Pentagon
President Donald Trump has fired US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown, the highest-ranking officer in the…
Asylum seekers must prove danger to avoid deportation – Canada immigration agency
Canada’s immigration authorities have clarified that seeking asylum does not provide an automatic exemption from immigration laws. The Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) emphasised that…
Pope not out of danger amid health issues, Doctors say
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, is not out of danger and will have to stay at least another week, his doctors said Friday amid questions over the 88-year-old’s future as head of the Catholic Church.…
50,000 int’l students enrolled in Canadian institutions but failed to show in class
A report in January this year showed that nearly 50,000 international students did not register at their designated institutions after arriving in Canada in March and April 2024. Immigration, Refugees and…
Pope Francis may consider resigning if health deteriorates, says Cardinal
Gianfranco Ravasi, an Italian cardinal and former head of the Vatican’s department of cultural affairs, says Pope Francis could consider resigning if his current health deteriorates. On Tuesday, the Vatican…
Trump orders halt to federal funding for undocumented migrants
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at identifying and eliminating federal funds being used for undocumented migrants, the White House said. The order “directs Federal departments and agencies to…
Appeal court declines Trump’s request to reinstate birthright citizenship order
The 9th US circuit court of appeals has declined an emergency request from President Donald Trump to vacate a ruling blocking his birthright citizenship order. Trump issued a flurry of executive orders on the first…
Zelensky says Trump living in Russian ‘disinformation space’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said Donald Trump was living in a Russian “disinformation space”, responding to scathing comments by the US president that Zelensky’s popularity rating is four…