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
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 – In a significant move to reshape the federal government, President Donald Trump has directed U.S. agencies to collaborate with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in an effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce. The executive order, signed in the Oval Office, tasks government agencies with identifying positions for potential layoffs … Read more
FEBRUARY 11 – The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified thousands of previously unrecognized documents related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy. This discovery comes in response to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, who has long advocated for the full release of classified intelligence and law enforcement … Read more
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Feb. 9 – President Donald Trump has announced his decision to impose additional 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports entering the United States. This move, which builds upon prior metal duties, marks another significant shift in his administration’s approach to trade policies. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One … Read more