April 2 – President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff package on Wednesday, introducing reciprocal tariffs against more than 180 countries. The announcement, made from the White House Rose Garden, marks one of the most significant trade measures in decades. Trump described the tariffs as “kind” but emphasized that they still do not fully match … Read more
March 29 – The Central Hilal Committee of North America has released an important announcement regarding the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr in the United States. In an official statement posted on X, the committee stated that after extensive moon sighting efforts by various sub-committees across the country, no credible reports of the crescent moon being visible … Read more
BOSTON, March 26 – In a move that has sparked outrage among civil rights advocates and student groups, U.S. immigration authorities detained a Turkish doctoral student from Tufts University in Massachusetts, revoking her student visa. The arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Fulbright Scholar, has drawn attention as a possible crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 5 – The United States has taken a significant and controversial step by engaging in secret discussions with Hamas to secure the release of American hostages held in Gaza. This move marks a departure from long-standing U.S. policy, which has traditionally avoided direct negotiations with organizations designated as terrorist groups. President Donald Trump … Read more
ISLAMABAD, March 5 – Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to counterterrorism efforts and regional security following the arrest of Mohammad Sharifullah, a key figure accused of orchestrating a deadly attack on U.S. troops in Kabul in 2021. The arrest, carried out through a military operation along the Afghan border, marks a significant moment in the … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 – The Trump administration has been blocking the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from awarding new research grants for various medical studies, including those on Lyme disease and lung conditions, according to scientists, former NIH officials, and internal documents. A procedural loophole has allowed the government to delay these crucial research funds. … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 – A statement from Elon Musk indicating that federal employees will have one more opportunity to justify their positions before termination has added to growing uncertainty within the U.S. government. Musk, who has been leading a significant restructuring of the federal workforce under President Donald Trump’s administration, announced via X, the social … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 – In a significant shake-up of the U.S. military leadership, President Donald Trump has removed Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, who served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Alongside Brown, five other high-ranking military officials, including admirals and generals, have been pushed out, marking a historic shift in … Read more
FEBRUARY 21 – In a sweeping move to reduce the size of the federal workforce, President Donald Trump has initiated mass layoffs targeting federal employees whose salaries are not directly funded by taxpayers. The decision has sparked controversy, particularly due to its impact on regulatory agencies responsible for overseeing critical industries, including healthcare and finance. … Read more
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV, Feb 12 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy conveyed their willingness to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The statement came after Trump spoke with both leaders separately on Wednesday, following which he directed U.S. officials to initiate diplomatic … Read more