James Comey blasts US government: Ex-FBI director lashes out in daughter’s defence after DOJ dismissal; warns of ‘hard weeks in Trump era’

[ad_1] Former FBI Director James Comey has sharply criticized the Trump and his administration after the department of justice abruptly fired his daughter, Maurene Comey, a longtime federal prosecutor known for her work on high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and Sean “Diddy” Combs.“The reservoir is in grave danger,” Comey said in a statement shared by […]

‘Baby bonus’: US fertility rate hits record low in 2024; government pushes IVF, cash perk to reverse trend

[ad_1] The fertility rate in the United States fell to its lowest point in history in 2024, just under 1.6 children per woman, according to new data released by the CDC on Thursday. The rate is well below the replacement level of 2.1 and now sits close to that of many western European countries. This […]

Deportation dispute: Judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia; government failed to prove MS-13 links

[ad_1] In a major legal decision, a federal judge in Tennessee has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador earlier this year, while a separate ruling in Maryland has blocked any immediate attempt to expel him again.The two rulings, delivered within minutes of each other on […]

What triggered sanctions on Israel’s far-right ministers by UK, Canada & others — and what it means for Netanyahu’s government

[ad_1] Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, accusing them of inciting extremist violence and enabling human rights abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.The coordinated move by five Western nations traditionally supportive of Israel marked a strong condemnation […]

Trump–Musk rift deepens: Elon Musk announces decommissioning of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after Trump targets government contracts

[ad_1] In a dramatic escalation of their ongoing feud, Elon Musk on Thursday said SpaceX would begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft, following US President Donald Trump‘s threat to terminate federal contracts and subsidies linked to the tech billionaire.“In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon […]

Sushi John: New Jersey restaurateur ‘Sushi John’ arrested by ICE over spying for Chinese government

[ad_1] New Jersey restaurateur ‘Sushi John’ arrested by ICE over spying for Chinese government (Picture credit: ICE) A New Jersey restaurateur, previously convicted of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government, is now in the custody of US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE), facing likely deportation. Ming Xi Zhang, a 61-year-old Chinese national […]

Voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK: Government

[ad_1] The voting age will be lowered to 16 across the UK in time for the next general election, govt has confirmed, bringing UK-wide elections in line with Scotland and Wales.Around 1.5 million 16- and 17-year-olds will be eligible to vote in all UK elections once the elections bill becomes law. Currently the voting age […]

‘Will not go unpunished’: Four killed as clashes break out in Dhaka during NCP rally; interim government blames Awami League

[ad_1] At least four people were killed on Wednesday in Bangladesh during violent clashes in Dhaka’s Gopalganj district between Awami League members, police, and the army, reported ANI citing local media.The violence erupted when leaders of the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP) attempted to hold a rally in the southern district, which is also […]

Ukraine government reshuffle: PM Shmyhal resigns; economy minister named Svyrydenko successor

[ad_1] Ukraine’s outgoing PM Denys Shmyhal Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that he submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday ahead of an anticipated major government restructuring this week, as reported by Reuters.This comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday carried out the biggest reshuffle in his government since the war with Russia began, as […]

‘Clearly odd’: Bangladesh interim government scraps Sheikh Hasina-era ‘sir’ rule for women officials; panel formed to set new titles

[ad_1] Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (Image credits: PTI) Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday officially revoked a long-standing directive from the Sheikh Hasina administration that required public officials to address her and other senior women officials as “sir.” The order, in effect for nearly 16 years, was deemed ‘inappropriate’ by the Yunus- led government.The decision […]