Chuck Schumer (left), Donald Trump (File – agencies) US President Donald Trump has unilaterally cancelled nearly $5 billion in foreign aid, drawing sharp criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.Republican Senator Susan Collins called the move “unlawful”, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned it could lead to a government shutdown this fall.The rescinded funds, […]
Poland F16 crash (@bialoglowy) A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday during a rehearsal for an upcoming airshow in Radom, central Poland, resulting in the death of the pilot, according to the Polish Army.Local media said the jet crashed into the runway at around 1930 local time.Poland’s deputy Prime Minister and minister […]
On August 27, Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis became the site of horror. A 23-year-old former student, Robin Westman, opened fire during a morning Mass attended by children, parents, and clergy. Two children were killed and 17 others injured before Westman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators quickly began treating the massacre as both […]
Secretary of state for justice Shabana Mahmood UK government could introduce new laws to bar Criminals in England and Wales from pubs, sports grounds and concerts under new government plans, aimed at giving judges powers to impose tougher community sentences.Secretary of state for justice Shabana Mahmood said “should remind all offenders that, under this government, […]
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese (AP) Australia will be blocking children under 16 from creating YouTube accounts starting December. This comes after the federal government reverses its earlier stance to exempt the platform from national social media restrictions for under-16s, reports the Guardian. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese and communications minister Anika Wells are expected […]
DHAKA: Political stakeholders in Bangladesh on Sunday reached a consensus on reinstating the caretaker govt system in Bangladesh that was abolished more than a decade ago.“We have all been part of a 14-year-long struggle to restore the caretaker govt system. At today’s discussions, we successfully reached an agreement on its reintroduction,” said vice-chairman of National […]
Canadian Musician Matthew Good (Image: Instagram/officialmattgood) Canadian musician Matthew Good has cancelled his upcoming US tour dates in protest against President Donald Trump’s pressure on Canada to drop its planned digital services tax.Good announced the decision on social media, criticising the Canadian government’s choice to cancel the taxes as a precondition to resume trade talks […]
Screengrab from viral sting video in which State Department staff Arslan Akhtar said he coaches illegal immigrants. Arslan Akhtar, a visa specialist working with the State Department, did not know that he was being recorded on a hidden camera when he took pride in saying that he coaches potential illegal aliens, offers them tips on […]
Trump administration said the district judge was not authorized to release Mahmoud Khalil. The Department of Homeland Security condemned the decision of district judge to release Columbia University graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil and said only an immigration judge has the authority to decide if Khalil should be released or detained. “It is a privilege […]
Syria’s interim government issued a decree mandating that women must wear burkinis or other “decent” clothing on beaches and public pools, as reported by Syrian state news. A Burkini is a swimsuit which covers the entire body except the face. Exemptions apply to private beaches, clubs, and high-end hotels. This directive has sparked debate, with […]
