August 22 – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the head of the Pentagon’s intelligence agency and two senior military leaders, continuing a wave of leadership changes under President Donald Trump administration. The surprise removals have intensified concerns about the politicization of military and intelligence institutions, even as the official reasons behind the firings remain … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 – President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of causing serious harm to the American housing market by keeping interest rates too high. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Powell is “hurting the housing industry very badly” and preventing many … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 – President Donald Trump assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine’s security as part of any eventual peace settlement to end the war with Russia. The announcement came during a high-level summit at the White House attended by Zelenskiy and several European leaders. The … Read more
WASHINGTON, August 16 – The much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a breakthrough on Ukraine, despite both leaders insisting progress had been made during their face-to-face meeting in Alaska. The talks, which lasted nearly three hours, were the first direct encounter between the two presidents since Russia’s … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 – Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet at a Cold War-era military base in Alaska on Friday, where the U.S. president is expected to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine. This high-stakes meeting will also feature a last-minute proposal from the Russian leader that includes the possibility of a … Read more
NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, Aug 6 – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, specifically in response to India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia. This latest hike will bring the total tariff on Indian goods entering the United States to a steep 50%, one of the … Read more
August 1 – A second federal appeals court has shown strong signs that it may strike down President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States. The order, one of the key components of Trump’s aggressive immigration policy, is facing increasing legal resistance, with federal judges raising serious constitutional … Read more
NEW YORK, July 28 – A shocking and deadly shooting unfolded inside a prominent Manhattan skyscraper Monday evening, leaving five people dead, including the gunman. The high-rise building at 345 Park Avenue, which houses major financial companies and the headquarters of the National Football League, turned into the scene of horror as the gunman opened … Read more
RENO, Nevada, July 28 – A tragic shooting shattered the calm of Monday morning outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, where a gunman opened fire near the casino’s valet area, leaving three victims dead and two others critically wounded. The assailant, who exchanged gunfire with authorities, was also seriously injured and remains in critical … Read more
EDINBURGH/LONDON, July 25 – U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland today for a blend of personal and political business, with a heavy spotlight on both his ambitions for a major trade deal with the European Union and renewed scrutiny surrounding his past ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The visit includes stops at his … Read more