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‘How Epaminondas beat Spartans’: Elon Musk cites Greek history; launches ‘America Party’ to fight ‘uniparty system’ | World News

Elon Musk has announced the formation of ‘The America Party’, in a move aimed at disrupting what he calls America’s ‘uniparty’ political system, drawing philosophical inspiration from ancient Greek history. Taking to X, Musk invoked the legacy of Epaminondas, the Greek general credited with ending Spartan dominance at the Battle of Leuctra.He said the new […]

France bans outdoor smoking: Parks, beaches, schools included; cites child safety

Representative image (AI-generated) France will ban smoking on beaches, in parks, public gardens, and bus shelters from Sunday, the government announced. The decree, published in the official govt gazette on Saturday, also prohibits smoking outside libraries, swimming pools, and schools to protect children from passive smoking. The decree does not mention electronic cigarettes. Individuals who […]

Operation Midnight Hammer: ‘Bunker-busters’ not used on Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site, top US general tells senators; cites target depth

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) The United States military did not use the “bunker-buster” bombs on Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility during last week’s Operation Midnight Hammer, chairman joint chiefs of staff, General Dan Caine, told senators during […]

US attorney general Pam Bondi fires three Jan 6 Capitol riot prosecutors; letter cites Constitution, offers no specific reason

Attorney general Pam Bondi speaks to the media on Friday in the briefing room of the White House in Washington (Image credits: AP) The United States justice department on Friday dismissed at least three prosecutors involved in cases related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot.The firings included two supervisors from the Washington attorney […]

‘We did some great work’: Donald Trump again claims he brokered India-Pakistan peace; cites trade pressure as tool

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for averting a full-scale war between India and Pakistan, saying he warned both countries of halting all trade ties, which led to the cessation of hostilities. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump asserted, […]

‘Propaganda machine’: Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $787M over call with Trump; cites edited video

Gavin Newsom (AP), Fox News (Fox News) California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday sued Fox News, accusing the network of deliberately misrepresenting his recent phone call with President Donald Trump. The suit, lodged in Delaware where Fox is based, seeks at least $787 million in damages and calls for a court order to stop the […]

‘Won’t get Peace Prize’: Donald Trump again claims credit for India-Pakistan de-escalation; cites Nobel snub

US President Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his claim of mediating peace between India and Pakistan, asserting that he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his role – but “won’t get it.” The remarks were made in a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where Trump […]

‘Diplomatic intervention’: Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize; cites role in India-Pakistan crisis

Pakistan has nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, crediting his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent crisis between India and Pakistan. The announcement was made in a post on social media platform X, where Pakistani officials said Trump played a key role in defusing tensions between the […]

Israel-Iran war: Donald Trump to decide on Iran strike in 2 weeks; White House cites ‘substantial’ chance of negotiations to end conflict

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will decide within the next two weeks whether to join Israel in its military strikes on Iran, noting that there is still a “substantial” possibility of negotiations to resolve the conflict peacefully. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read out Trump’s message, acknowledging ongoing speculation about “direct […]

Kristi Noem hospitalised: US homeland security secretary admitted for treatment; DHS cites allergic reaction

Kristi Noem admitted to hospital US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was taken to a hospital in Washington, DC, on Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The 53-year-old cabinet member was transported by ambulance out of precaution and is now alert and recovering, a DHS spokesperson […]