Israeli navy blocks Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg

October 2 – A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israeli naval forces on Thursday as it attempted to reach Gaza. The operation, carried out under cover of darkness, immediately fueled diplomatic tensions, sparked street protests in several countries, and intensified debate about … Read more

US government shutdown begins as Washington’s partisan rift widens

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 – The United States government entered into a shutdown on Wednesday after lawmakers in Congress failed to strike a funding agreement, underscoring the deep partisan divide that has paralyzed Washington. The standoff has already halted crucial federal operations, sparked fears about economic disruption, and raised concerns that this shutdown could last longer … Read more

Hegseth slams ‘fat generals,’ Trump floats cities as military training grounds

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a fiery address on Tuesday, criticizing senior military leaders for what he called years of cultural decline and political interference within the armed forces. In a rare gathering of commanders held at Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth openly rebuked diversity initiatives, condemned what he described as “fat … Read more

Trump secures Netanyahu’s support for Gaza deal, Hamas role unclear

WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, Sept 29 – President Donald Trump announced on Monday, that he had secured the agreement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a U.S-backed peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. While the deal marked a significant diplomatic step, the absence of Hamas from the negotiations has cast serious doubt … Read more

Moldova’s pro-EU party secures majority in landmark vote

CHISINAU, Sept 29 – Moldova’s political direction tilted decisively toward Europe after the ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) won a commanding majority in the latest parliamentary elections. The outcome delivered a clear mandate to President Maia Sandu’s government, reinforcing the country’s ambition to join the European Union and loosen its historic ties with … Read more

Iraq War veteran identified as gunman in Michigan LDS church attack

GRAND BLANC, Michigan, Sept 28 – The man accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a church in Michigan over the weekend has been identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, a former U.S. Marine and veteran of the Iraq War. Authorities confirmed that Sanford, who served four years in the military, died during an … Read more

Police break up ring trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine

NAIROBI, Sep 27 – Kenyan authorities have uncovered and dismantled a human trafficking network accused of recruiting young citizens under the guise of offering them lucrative job opportunities in Russia, only to redirect them into military service in Ukraine. The operation led to the rescue of more than twenty victims, raising fresh alarms about the … Read more

Stocks rise on Friday after inflation matches estimates, but S&P 500 snaps 3-week winning streak

NEW YORK, Sep 26 – Stocks finished Friday’s session with gains across the board, yet the overall weekly performance told a different story, with the major indexes ending lower. Investors balanced optimism from inflation figures with concerns over broader economic signals, creating a week of mixed sentiment on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average … Read more

Gunman inscribes ‘ANTI-ICE’ on bullet in fatal Dallas immigration office shooting

MCKINNEY, Texas, Sept 24 – A deadly shooting at a Dallas immigration facility has reignited the debate over political violence in the United States, after authorities revealed the suspect had marked an unused bullet with the words ‘ANTI-ICE. The attack, carried out from a rooftop overlooking the field office, left one detainee dead and two … Read more

Here’s what immigration attorneys say about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee

September 24 – The Trump administration’s decision to impose a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications has sparked widespread concern among immigrant workers, major corporations, and immigration attorneys. The change, announced in a presidential proclamation, marks one of the most significant overhauls to the visa program in its 35-year history. While the White House … Read more