National Guard to enter Chicago: Trump deploys 500 troops; calls for arrest of Illinois and Chicago mayors

After US President Donald Trump’s order, some 500 National Guard troops were deployed near Chicago on Wednesday despite objections from the Chicago mayor and Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois, who condemned the militarisation of their city as an unnecessary provocation. Trump, in turn, called for the imprisonment of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor Pritzker, […]

‘Breathtaking abuse of power’: Newsom slams Donald Trump for deploying 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon; vows legal action

File photo: California Governor Gavin Newsom (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 300 California National Guard members to Oregon, a move that Governor Gavin Newsom condemned as “a breathtaking abuse of the law and power.” The deployment comes just a day after a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration’s […]

Blue state crackdown: Trump authorises 300 National Guard troops to Chicago; ‘lawlessness plaguing US,’ claims White House

US President Donald Trump on Saturday authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers and assets, White House confirmed.The MAGA leader took the step after weeks of threatening action, despite objections from local leaders.“President Trump has authorized 300 national guardsmen to protect federal officers and assets,” White House spokeswoman […]

‘Unreliable social media posts’: US judge temporarily halts Donald Trump’s deployment of national guard to Portland; cites potential 10th Amendment violation

A federal judge in Oregon on Saturday issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying 200 National Guard troops to Portland. The decision comes after Trump announced the deployment to protect what he described as a “war-ravaged” city, while a lawsuit challenging the move proceeds in court.The ruling by US District Judge […]

Dubai crown prince tours National Guard Headquarters, Key highlights from Sheikh Hamdan’s visit | World News

Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan visits UAE National Guard HQ, highlighting readiness, training, technology, and strong leadership support for national defense. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Defence, visited the National Guard headquarters in Abu Dhabi on 3 October 2025. He […]

Nepal Gen Z protests: Army enforces nationwide curfew; soldiers guard parliament after 2 days of unrest

Gen Z uprising in Nepal (PTI photo) The Nepal army on Wednesday imposed a nationwide curfew following massive Gen Z-led protests that turned violent, leading to vandalism of key government buildings and attacks on top political leaders.Armed soldiers guarded Nepal’s parliament as Kathmandu streets lay deserted under an indefinite curfew.In its statement, the Army said, […]

Watch: US coast guard blows up drug boat in Caribbean; seizes 13,000 pounds of cocaine

The US coast guard destroyed a drug-laden boat bound for the United States, seizing nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine in a high-profile operation. A video posted on X Wednesday shows the vessel being blown up into flames as authorities carried out the strike.“ASMR: @USCG captures, burns, and sinks a drug boat. Over the weekend, as […]

‘Easier than DC’: Trump suggests national guard deployment in New Orleans; vows to fix city in two weeks

US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of sending the National Guard to New Orleans, raising the prospect of expanding federal law enforcement operations to more US cities.“So we’re making a determination now,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. […]

Trump calls Chicago a ‘hellhole,’ threatens to send National Guard despite local resistance: ‘We’re going in’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, describing the city as a “hellhole” plagued by gun violence. “We’re going in,” Trump told reporters, while suggesting Baltimore could be next. He rejected claims that he is targeting Democratic-run cities, insisting, “This isn’t a political thing. I have an […]

Illegal use of troops: US court slams Trump, judge rules Guard deployment in California broke law; LA immigration protests at center of clash

A federal judge has ruled that US President Donald Trump’s use of National Guard troops during immigration enforcement protests in Southern California violated federal law. US District Judge Charles Breyer, sitting in San Francisco, issued the ruling, finding that the administration overstepped legal boundaries by deploying troops to the Los Angeles area over the summer. […]