February 4 – Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday, to spend the rest of his life in federal prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during a foiled attack at Trump’s Florida golf course in September 2024. The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, brings a decisive end to one of … Read more
Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Feb 4 – Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed nearly 20 Palestinians in the early hours of Wednesday, according to medical officials in the territory, adding to a growing death toll that has continued despite an internationally brokered ceasefire meant to calm the conflict. Hospital authorities said most of … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, bringing an end to a four-day partial government shutdown that began on Saturday after Congress failed to approve funding before a deadline. The measure restores money for most federal agencies and gives lawmakers a short window to negotiate … Read more
NEW YORK, Feb 3 – A legal fight has emerged between the Gateway Development Commission and the Trump administration over the future of the Gateway Tunnel Project, a major infrastructure effort meant to secure and modernize rail travel between New York and New Jersey. The commission has filed a lawsuit accusing the federal government of … Read more
February 2 – The release of a vast collection of previously sealed Justice Department records has once again placed Jeffrey Epstein at the center of global attention. Epstein, a disgraced financier who was convicted of sex-related crimes involving minors, cultivated relationships with influential figures across politics, finance, academia, royalty, and the corporate world over several … Read more
WASHINTON, Feb 2 – Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives returned to Capitol Hill on Monday to begin consideration of legislation aimed at ending a partial federal government shutdown that took effect over the weekend, with leaders signaling that a final vote could take place as early as Tuesday if procedural hurdles are cleared. … Read more
GAZA, Feb 1 – The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, marking a potentially significant development for Palestinians seeking to leave or return to the besieged enclave. Officials familiar with the process say logistical and security arrangements have begun, though it remains unclear whether any residents will be able to cross before the end … Read more
JANUARY 31 – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday unveiled a new slate of commissioners who will lead several of the city’s most critical agencies, a move his administration says reflects both continuity and change across municipal government. Announced on Saturday, the appointments include leaders for public health, veterans’ services, youth development, administrative … Read more
Washington, Jan 30 – The U.S. Department of Justice has begun one of the largest document disclosures in its history, releasing millions of pages connected to the federal investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows months of public pressure, congressional scrutiny, and legal requirements aimed at increasing transparency around a case that … Read more
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 – The European Union has escalated pressure on Iran by approving a fresh round of sanctions targeting senior figures linked to a violent suppression of nationwide protests. The measures include penalties against 15 Iranian officials, among them high ranking commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a powerful force at the center … Read more