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‘Too late’: Donald Trump slams Jerome Powell, calling him one of the ‘dumbest and most destructive’; accuses Fed chief of costing US billions

US President Donald Trump once again slammed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of costing the country hundreds of billions of dollars after the central bank kept the interest rates unchanged. “Too Late,” Trump tweeted, calling Powell one of the “dumbest” and most “destructive” people in government. “Too Late” Jerome Powell is costing our […]

Who was Ali Shadmani? Iran’s wartime chief of staff, Khamenei’s close aide killed in Israeli strikes

Ali Shadmani (Image credit X/@khamenei_ir) Ali Shadmani, the wartime chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces and a trusted aide to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an airstrike in Tehran, according to a statement released by the Israel defense forces on Tuesday.“For the second time in 5 days— the IDF has eliminated […]

EU chief pushes for diplomatic solution to Israel-Iran crisis in call with Netanyahu

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a diplomatic solution to address Iran’s nuclear threat during a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, while supporting Israel’s right to self-defense.Speaking at a G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, von der Leyen emphasised that a negotiated solution would be “the best […]

Israel’s attack on Natanz: IAEA chief Grossi confirms internal radiation; no external risks detected

Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (Image credits: AP) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday confirmed that Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz nuclear site caused internal radiological and chemical contamination. However, radiation levels outside the facility remain normal and do not pose a threat to the public or environment, […]

The Ghost of al-Qassam: Who is Ezzedin al-Haddad? Meet Hamas’ third Gaza chief in seven months | World News

Gaza’s war-scarred labyrinth has a new face of command. His name is Ezzedin al-Haddad—and most people have never heard of him.After more than 600 days of war, and the deaths of both Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas has quietly handed over its Gaza operations to a shadowy veteran commander known as The Ghost of al-Qassam. […]

‘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 […]

‘Hit a cop, you’re going to jail’: FBI chief Kash Patel warns protesters amid LA immigration raids, sparks backlash over Trump’s pardon to Capitol rioters

FBI director Kash Patel issued a statement Saturday night as immigration-related protests flared for a second night in Paramount, a suburb of Los Angeles. Patel warned that anyone who assaults law enforcement officers, including federal agents, would face jail time.“Hit a cop, you’re going to jail… doesn’t matter where you came from, how you got […]

‘Devil in the Ozarks’: Fugitive killer and ex-police chief Grant Hardin recaptured near Arkansas; moved to higher security facility

Grant Hardin recaptured (Image credits: X @Brooketaylortv) Grant Hardin, convicted murderer and former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” was recaptured Friday in Arkansas nearly two weeks after he escaped from the prison. Hardin has been transferred to the Varner SuperMax prison southeast of Little Rock.He was found just 1.5 miles northwest […]

Moscow security chief in Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un: Russian news agencies

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and North Korean President Kim Jong Un (AP) MOSCOW: Moscow’s top security official Sergei Shoigu arrived Wednesday in Pyongyang, where he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for talks, Russian news agencies reported.Shoigu arrived on orders from Russian President Vladimir Putin, TASS reported, with RIA Novosti saying it […]

Who is Izz al-Din al-Haddad? Hamas’ likely new chief after IDF eliminated Muhammad Sinwar

Izz al-Din al-Haddad is emerging as the key figure expected to lead Hamas after a series of deadly Israeli airstrikes wiped out almost all of the group’s senior commanders, reports the Jerusalem Post. Among those killed was Muhammad Sinwar, the head of Hamas’s military wing, who had taken over following the deaths of top leaders […]