Israel’s Netanyahu seeks pardon in years long corruption trial

JERUSALEM, Nov 30 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken an unprecedented step by asking President Isaac Herzog for a pardon in the corruption case that has followed him for years. The request, delivered on Sunday, reflects a growing argument from Netanyahu and his legal team that the ongoing proceedings have become a barrier to … Read more

Trump vows sweeping migration freeze after deadly D.C. attack

NOVEMBER 27 – The debate over migration took a dramatic turn after a violent incident near the White House left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured. In the wake of the attack, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping plan that he says will reshape the nation’s entire approach to immigration. His message … Read more

Trump’s pursuit of military charges against Senator Mark Kelly runs into major legal barriers

NEW YORK, Nov 26 – The recent threats by the administration of President Donald Trump to recall Senator Mark Kelly to active Navy duty and prosecute him under military law have sparked intense debate among military law scholars. According to several experts in the field, such a move would confront significant legal obstacles because the … Read more

US and Russia hold new peace talk in Abu Dhabi while missile attacks hit Kyiv

WASHINGTON/KYIV, Nov 25 – Efforts to push forward a new peace framework for the war in Ukraine entered a tense new phase as senior United States and Russian officials met quietly in Abu Dhabi. The meeting came at a moment when Ukraine faced another deadly night of missile and drone strikes on its capital, adding … Read more

US and Ukraine shape updated peace plan to end the war with Russia

KYIV/GENEVA, Nov 24 – Efforts to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine entered a new phase as officials from the United States and Ukraine worked to narrow divisions around a revised peace framework. The discussions, which took place in Geneva, signaled a shift in tone after earlier criticism that an initial American … Read more

Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in the United States face legal uncertainty under immigration crackdown

WASHINGTON, Nov 23 – Thousands of Ukrainians who fled the war and found temporary refuge in the United States are now confronting a new crisis, one created not by conflict overseas but by stalled immigration decisions at home. As processing delays stretch for months, many individuals who once felt a measure of safety now live … Read more

Saudi crown prince heads to the US with defence, AI and nuclear matters in focus

RIYADH/WASHINGTON, Nov 17 – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is preparing for a closely watched visit to the White House, marking his first appearance in the United States since the global controversy that followed the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi. The trip comes at a moment when both countries are trying to reinforce a partnership that … Read more

Trump’s Teflon tested as Epstein saga shadows 2026 bid

Trump's Teflon tested as Epstein saga looms over 2026 campaign

WASHINGTON, Nov 15 – President Donald Trump was eager to declare victory after the record breaking government shutdown finally ended on his terms. But almost immediately, his celebration was eclipsed by a familiar controversy that has refused to fade. A newly released batch of emails from House Democrats revived long running questions about Trump’s association … Read more

US government reopens following historic shutdown, but political divisions persist

WASHINTON, Nov 13 – After a record 43 days of paralysis, the United States government is finally reopening, allowing federal agencies to resume normal operations after the longest shutdown in American history. The closure disrupted air travel, delayed food aid to millions of low-income families, and left over a million federal employees without paychecks for … Read more