Man Launches Firebomb Attack on Boulder crowd, Injuring 8 in Suspected Hate Crime

Police and emergency responders at the scene of a firebomb attack during a vigil in Boulder, Colorado, where eight people were injured.

BOULDER, Colorado, June 1 – In a deeply disturbing incident that has rocked the Boulder, Colorado community, eight individuals were injured on Sunday during a peaceful gathering held in honor of Israeli hostages. The attack took place in the heart of Pearl Street Mall, a popular and bustling pedestrian area near the University of Colorado. … Read more

Pentagon Chief Issues Stark Warning on China, Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Budgets

Pentagon Chief Issues Stark Warning on China, Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Budgets

SINGAPORE, May 31 – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning about China’s growing military ambitions, calling the threat “real” and potentially “imminent” as he urged key Indo-Pacific allies to ramp up their defense expenditures. Speaking during his first appearance at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s leading defense summit held annually in Singapore, Hegseth … Read more

Israel announces New West Bank Settlements Despite International Backlash

Israel announces new West Bank settlements despite sanctions threat

May 29 – In a controversial move likely to heighten tensions with international partners, Israel has approved the construction of 22 additional Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday, a figure known for his firm right-wing stance and strong support for extending Israeli control … Read more

Elon Musk Steps Down from Trump Administration Role, Ending Controversial Government Stint

Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, capping turbulent tenure

WASHINGTON, May 28 – Billionaire Tesla (TSLA.O) CEO Elon Musk is officially parting ways with the Trump administration after a high-profile, controversial, and often combative tenure as a special government employee. Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) marks the end of a turbulent chapter that saw him shake up the federal bureaucracy in … Read more

US and Russia Clash Publicly as Ukraine Conflict Escalates

US and Russia clash in public as the Ukraine war heats up

MOSCOW/KYIV, May 28 – As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate with no end in sight, tensions between the United States and Russia have once again spilled into the public arena. The latest clash came after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that Putin was “playing … Read more

Trump Administration Suspends New Student Visa Appointments Amid Heightened Security Measures

Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments

WASHINGTON, May 27 – In a move that has sparked nationwide concern among students, universities, and civil liberties advocates, the Trump administration has issued a directive to halt the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments. The decision, communicated through an internal government cable, indicates a major shift in the way the United … Read more

Trump Slams Putin’s Bombing of Ukraine, Vows Bold Push for U.S. Manufacturing Power

Trump says he is not happy with Putin for bombing Ukraine

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, May 25 — President Donald Trump voiced his disapproval of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military aggression in Ukraine during a press briefing on Sunday, while also reaffirming his economic stance on boosting American industrial production, particularly in defense and technology. Speaking to reporters before departing from New Jersey aboard Air Force One, … Read more

Russia Unleashes Devastating Aerial Attacks on Kyiv Amid Massive Prisoner Exchange

Russia launches deadly aerial assault on Ukrainian capital amid major prisoner swap

KYIV, May 25 – In a renewed escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a deadly aerial offensive on Ukraine’s capital and other regions overnight, striking with waves of missiles and drones for the second consecutive night. The attacks coincide with a significant prisoner exchange deal between Kyiv and Moscow, highlighting the complicated dynamics of diplomacy and … Read more

Long Advantageous, Harvard’s China Ties Have Become a Major Political Liability

Washington, May 23 – For years, Harvard University’s extensive ties with China were seen as a global asset offering cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and significant financial support. Thursday, those same connections have transformed into a political flashpoint, with the Trump administration accusing the institution of facilitating foreign influence and threatening national security. In a dramatic … Read more

US House Narrowly Approves Trump’s Massive Tax-Cut bill, Paves Way for Senate Showdown

US House narrowly passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill, sends on to Senate

WASHINGTON, May 22 — In a razor-thin vote that exposed deep divisions in Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping tax and spending bill on Thursday that advances much of President Donald Trump’s economic vision. The bill, which was narrowly approved with a 215-214 vote, is now headed to the Senate for further … Read more