HHS secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr fires two top aides; senior Trump official ousted, interim chief appointed

[ad_1] US health and human services secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr (Image credits: AP) US health and human services secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has dismissed two top aides of the department, marking a sudden leadership shift just months into his tenure.Chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and deputy chief of staff for Policy Hannah […]

Joe Biden pardons: Did former US president use autopen in final days of his office? Report says chief of staff gave final green light

[ad_1] In the final hours of former US President Joe Biden’s term, his chief of staff Jeff Zients reportedly authorised the use of an autopen.The autopen was used to sign off on several high-profile pardons, including those for Dr Anthony Fauci and General Mark Milley, according to a report by The New York Times.Autopen is […]

Now, central bank chief targeted for ‘ostentatious’ Fed renovation costs

[ad_1] File photo: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Picture credit: AP) WASHINGTON: US President Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday, adding the Fed “has a lot to answer for” on renovation cost overruns at its Washington […]

Epstein files row: FBI chief Kash Patel breaks silence amid resignation buzz; addresses ‘conspiracy theories’

[ad_1] FBI Director Kash Patel (AP image) FBI Director Kash Patel on Saturday (local time) dismissed rumours about his possible resignation, calling the speculation false and saying, “It’s an honour to serve the US President.”His comments came amid reports linking his alleged frustration over the Justice Department’s decision to close its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein […]

‘Violations of fundamental rights’: ICC cracks down on Taliban; Supreme Leader, Chief Justice named

[ad_1] The International Criminal Court On Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders, accusing them of crimes against humanity for systematically persecuting women, girls, and others who defied the group’s strict gender policies. The warrants named Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s Supreme Leader, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the regime’s Chief Justice.According to a statement […]

‘Will not surrender’: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem tells supporters; dismisses Israeli threats

[ad_1] Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem (File Photo) Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared on Sunday that the group will not surrender or lay down its arms in response to Israeli threats. Addressing thousands of supporters during the Ashura commemoration in Beirut’s southern suburbs, Qassem said, “This threat will not make us accept surrender.”Qassem, who succeeded the […]

Izz al-Din al-Haddad is Hamas’ new de facto chief in Gaza

[ad_1] As the US presses for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the militant group’s decision will largely hinge on its new de facto chief in the Gaza Strip. The commander, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, took over the military wing in Gaza after Israeli forces killed Mohammed Sinwar, according to a senior Middle Eastern intelligence official […]

Musk takes on Trump again: Tesla chief attacks ‘big, beautiful bill’, says it will destroy jobs; calls it ‘utterly insane, destructive’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump with Tesla CEO Elon Musk -File Image Former Doge chief and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday reinforced his criticism of US President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, warning that the legislation, pushed urgently by Republican senators, would destroy millions of jobs in America and cause harm to the country. […]

‘Unacceptable’: Marco Rubio condemns Iran’s demand to arrest IAEA chief; calls for inspector safety

[ad_1] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denounced calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, describing them as “unacceptable” and calling for international condemnation.In a post on ‘X’, Rubio said, “We support the IAEA’s critical verification and monitoring efforts in Iran and commend […]

‘US strikes caused significant physical damage but … ‘: Iran’s nuclear program wiped out? What nuclear watchdog chief said

[ad_1] International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites would have caused “significant physical damage” but it would be “too much” to say that their nuke program has been “wiped out”.Centrifuges, which are spinning machines used to enrich uranium, require a high-degree of precision and are vulnerable […]