Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: Millions face stricter work rules – what changes are proposed under food aid program?

President Trump’s bill proposes significant cuts to the US’s largest food aid program — SNAP — impacting millions of people (Image credit: AP) US President Donald Trump‘s recently introduced “Big Beautiful Bill” proposes significant cuts to federal spending on one of the largest food aid programs — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for low-income […]

New Jersey governor 2025: Sherrill and Ciattarelli set for showdown; Trump’s endorsement shifts the GOP field

Sherrill and Ciattarelli have secured their parties’ nominations for New Jersey governor (AP image) Democratic Rep Mikie Sherrill and Republican former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli have secured their parties’ nominations for New Jersey governor, setting the stage for one of the two high stake governor’s races being held this year – the other being Virginia.Sherrill, […]

‘He will face American justice’: Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel announces extradition of Pakistani man; accused of ISIS terror plot

FBI director Kash Patel (PTI file photo) FBI director Kash Patel, an Indian-origin official leading the agency, announced Tuesday the extradition of Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada to the United States on terrorism charges. Khan is accused of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a mass shooting at […]

‘Full-blown assault on peace’: Donald Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ Los Angeles; says military needed to protect federal property

US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery speech on Tuesday, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army, in which he pledged to “liberate Los Angeles.” This statement follows the MAGA chief’s decision to deploy thousands of troops in response to protests over immigration raids. The riots included burning cars, vandalising stores, assaulting officers, and […]

Israel-Gaza conflict: 36 Palestinians killed in gunfire while waiting for aid; 200 injured

A Palestinian shouts to the camera in Arabic “We get food with the taste of death and blood” as he carries a bag containing food and humanitarian aid packages (Image credits: AP) At least 36 people were killed and more than 200 wounded on Tuesday after gunmen opened fire on Palestinians while they were trying […]

‘World needs more young angry women’: Greta Thunberg slams Donald Trump after ‘anger management’ remark on Gaza aid; watch video

Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump (R) Climate activist Greta Thunberg fired back at US President Donald Trump on Tuesday after he mocked her for being “angry” following her detention by Israeli forces. Responding to his remarks, Thunberg said, “The world needs more angry young women.” Thunberg was deported from Israel after being taken into custody […]

Donald Trump’s YMCA dance: Soldiers cheer and join the US President ahead of military parade – watch video

Donald Trump may have delivered a stern speech on military strength and immigration protests, but it was his signature dance moves that brought the loudest cheers from troops at Fort Bragg on Tuesday.The POTUS had travelled to the North Carolina base to mark the upcoming celebration of the US Army’s birthday. But while the event […]

Los Angeles protests: Federal judge denies Gavin Newsom’s plea to block troop deployment; Donald Trump defends use of National Guard

Gavin Newsom wants National Guard out of LA; Donald Trump says insurrection would happen without them A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an urgent legal attempt by California governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta to block US President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and US Marines in Los Angeles.US District Judge […]

‘He refused to act on Jan 6’: Nancy Pelosi questions Donald Trump’s Los Angeles troop deployment; watch video

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard troops to Los Angeles without state approval.The veteran Democrat leader questioned why he refused a similar move during the January 6 Capitol riot.Pelosi pointed to what she called a troubling contrast. “On January 6th, we begged the president of […]