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‘Corrupt and politically motivated’: Trump-pardoned Proud Boys sue government for $100 million, allege persecution of political allies

5 Proud Boys sue US government over January 6 prosecutions Five leaders of the far-right Proud Boys group are suing the US government for $100 million, claiming their constitutional rights were violated during their prosecution for involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.The lawsuit, filed Friday in Florida, accuses FBI agents and federal prosecutors […]

What is Palantir? Secretive data firm with deep government ties, now central to Trump’s federal data-sharing plan

US President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for greater data sharing across federal agencies has sparked concern, prompting fears he could create a master database of personal information on millions of Americans. Though Trump has not publicly commented on the initiative since, officials have taken concrete steps behind the scenes—speaking to multiple agencies about adopting […]

Wilders’ anti-immigration bid topples Dutch government. Who is Geert Wilders ? | World News

Wilders’ anti-immigration bid topples Dutch government (AP) Geert Wilders withdrew from the coalition on Tuesday, toppling the Netherlands’ far-right Freedom Party government within less than a year of its formation.Often called the “Dutch Trump,” Wilders is the leader of the largest party, PVV, known for his hardline anti-immigration stance.The coalition collapse stemmed from disagreements over […]

Bulgarian nationalists protest government plans to adopt the euro currency | World News

Bulgarian nationalists protest government plans to adopt the euro currency (Photo: AP) Thousands of flag-waving Bulgarians took to the streets of the capital, Sofia, and other major cities on Saturday to protest government plans to adopt the euro and to demand a referendum on the new currency. The protesters, led by civic groups and nationalist […]

Islamic State claims first strike on Syria’s post-Assad government

The Islamic State (IS) group on Thursday claimed responsibility for its first attack targeting Syria’s new government forces since the ousting of former president Bashar al-Assad, according to war monitors.In a statement picked up by the SITE Intelligence Group, IS said it planted an “explosive device” on a Syrian military vehicle in Sweida province, in […]

Saudi government frees Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian after being arrested for ‘obscene concerts’ remarks

Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian (Image credit: X/InfoSudLiban) Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, who was arrested for his controversial ‘obscene concerts’ remarks, was freed by the Saudi government on Thursday, ISNA reported. Saudi authorities arrested Ghasemian on Monday while he was performing rituals of the hajj in Mecca after a video went viral. In a veiled attack […]

Trump’s major announcement on Harvard as he declares government will win the case

Donald Trump said he’s thinking of giving Harvard’s grant to all trades schools across the country. President Donald Trump started his day with an unusual praise for Harvard University went to court against his administration’s highhandedness. Trump said the best thing Harvard has going for it is that they have shopped around and found the […]

Is media backing off criticism of US government? ABC tells The View to dial down Trump attacks

The hosts of The View have never shied away from criticising US President Donald Trump, but the Western Journal reports that ABC bosses have had enough and want things toned down. The hosts of The View have never shied away from criticising US President Donald Trump, but the Western Journal reports that ABC bosses have […]

After Harvard, will US government stop other universities from enrolling international students? What Trump said

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) in the White House’s Oval Office that Harvard University will “have to change its ways” after the department of homeland security (DHS) said it would remove the university’s ability to enroll foreign students.“Billions of dollars has been paid to Harvard. How ridiculous is that? Billions … […]

Elton John blasts UK government over ‘criminal’ copyright plans

Elton John (File Photo ANI) LONDON: British pop legend Elton John branded the UK government “absolute losers” on Sunday over planned copyright law changes that would hand exemptions to tech firms.In a blistering interview broadcast by the BBC, “Rocket Man” star John said he felt “incredibly betrayed” and accused the government of preparing to “rob […]