Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump’s ballroom

WASHINGTON, May 21 – Senate Republicans are confronting growing resistance within their own party over a controversial proposal that would allocate nearly $1 billion for security upgrades tied to the White House complex and a planned ballroom associated with President Donald Trump. The debate has exposed tensions between Republican lawmakers, the White House, and fiscal … Read more

Iran warns war could spread globally if US launches new attack

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, May 20 – Tensions between Iran and the United States are once again intensifying after President Donald Trump revealed he had nearly approved a renewed military operation against Tehran before deciding to delay action in favor of diplomacy. Iranian officials responded with some of their strongest warnings yet, suggesting that any future American strike … Read more

Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before the bloodshed began

SAN DIEGO, May 18 – A deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego has shaken the local Muslim community and raised troubling questions about whether the violence could have been prevented. Authorities revealed that police officers were already searching for two teenagers connected to the attack before gunfire erupted at the Islamic Center of San … Read more

OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO

OAKLAND, California, May 18 – A California federal jury has ruled in favor of OpenAI in a closely watched legal fight brought by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, delivering a major victory to the artificial intelligence company and potentially reshaping the future of the rapidly expanding AI industry. The verdict, announced on Monday, concluded a dramatic … Read more

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 17 – A drone strike near the United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power facility has sharply increased tensions across the Middle East, fueling concerns that the fragile ceasefire between Iran, Israel, and the United States may be nearing collapse. The attack, which caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear power … Read more

Republican Senator Cassidy loses re-election to Trump retribution campaign

May 16 – Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s political career suffered a major setback Saturday after the two-term Republican failed to secure re-election in the state’s closely watched Senate primary. The loss marked a significant victory for President Trump’s ongoing effort to reshape the Republican Party by targeting officials who opposed him during key moments of … Read more

North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

NEW YORK, May 16 – Thousands of commuters across the New York metropolitan region faced major disruption Saturday after workers at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter rail system in North America, launched a strike that forced the complete suspension of train services. The shutdown follows months of tense labor negotiations between … Read more

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

BEIJING, May 15 – President Donald Trump wrapped up his high-profile visit to China on Friday without securing major breakthroughs on trade, Iran, or technology, despite days of carefully staged diplomacy and repeated public praise exchanged between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping. While both leaders emphasized stability and cooperation, the summit largely highlighted the … Read more

China’s Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning

BEIJING, May 14 – Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump opened a closely watched summit in Beijing on Thursday with both leaders signaling cautious optimism on trade, while deep divisions over Taiwan and global security continued to cast a shadow over relations between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting marks Trump’s … Read more

UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King’s Speech

LONDON, May 13 – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced one of the most serious political moments of his premiership on Wednesday after reports emerged that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was considering resigning, a move that could ignite a leadership battle inside the governing Labour Party. The timing of the political turmoil proved especially damaging … Read more