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‘One language, one voice’: Trump admin enforces English-only policy; Housing Dept removes translated material from website

Department of Housing and Urban Development (Image: X/@HUDgov) The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is moving to make English the sole language for nearly all of its services and operations, New York Post reported quoting an internal memo.HUD Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes wrote that the policy shift follows President Trump’s March executive order […]

‘Putin unable to take Donetsk for 12 years’: Zelenskyy’s strong pitch on ceding territory day before Trump talks; ‘need US on our side’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a strong pitch against ceding terroritries like Donetsk to Russia a day before his talks with US President Donald Trump. He said that any discussions involving territories should take place in a trilateral meeting with Ukraine’s presence.Speaking in Brussels with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, he said, “We […]

‘Not off the table’: Marco Rubio leaves door open for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire; urges negotiations toward permanent peace

Secretary of State Marco Rubio (File Photo) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said that while the United States, Russia and Ukraine view a permanent peace deal as the best way to end the war, a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is “not off the table.”“It was agreed to by all that the […]

Trump admin under fire: Over 300 protests sweep 44 states; Texas Democrats outraged over Republicans’ push to redraw maps

Representative Image (AI-generated) Pro-democracy activists and labor organizations held hundreds of rallies across the United States on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration’s support for Texas to redraw its congressional map in favor of Republicans.Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke spoke at one such event in Texas, where dozens of Democratic lawmakers had left the state to […]

NYC restaurant mass shooting: At least 3 dead, 8 injured as multiple gunmen open fire; probe on

Multiple gunmen opened fire inside a Brooklyn hookah lounge and restaurant around closing time on Sunday morning, leaving three people dead and eight others injured. The victims have been identified as three men, aged 27, 35 and one of unknown age. The injured were rushed to hospital soon after the incident. Times Square Attack: Several […]

A camel for Cristiano Ronaldo? Saudi journalist marks footballer’s engagement with unique gift | World News

Ibrahim Al Faryan is a Saudi media personality who has covered six World Cup tournaments and holds an honorary doctorate in combating sports fanaticism/ Image: X Cristiano Ronaldo’s engagement to longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez has prompted an extravagant gift from Saudi journalist Ibrahim Al Faryan, a camel, symbolizing both celebration and regional tradition. The gesture […]

Zelenskyy-Trump meet: EU leaders to join Ukrainian president to support Kyiv cause – list includes Meloni, Macron among others

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would be joined by European leaders and Nato in his crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed on Sunday that she, along with other top leaders, will stand alongside Zelenskyy in the White House. “At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will […]

Oman: Six Asian men arrested with over 32kg of crystal meth, 23kg of marijuana | World News

Six Asian men were arrested for possessing 32kg of crystal meth and 23kg of marijuana/Image: File Oman’s Directorate General for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances has arrested six individuals of Asian origin after seizing more than 55kg of illegal drugs comprising 32kg of crystal meth and 23kg of marijuana. The Royal Oman Police confirmed the […]

Kuwait rolls out strict new health rules: Bans tattoo devices, razor reuse, and tanning for minors | World News

Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and Commerce have issued new regulations/Representative Image Kuwait has implemented sweeping new health guidelines for salons, personal care facilities, fitness centres, and health institutes to bolster public safety and curb infectious risks. The regulations, issued jointly by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, introduce more than 130 […]

‘Everything was covered in blood’: Former Miss Universe contestant dies at 30 after sustaining brain injuries; elk crashed through car windshield

Image: Instagram@/kseniyaalexandrova A 30-year-old model and a former Miss Universe contestant has died from injuries sustained weeks after an accident in which an elk crashed through the windshield of her Porsche, as per reports. Kseniya Alexandrova sustained severe brain injuries in July as an elk crashed into her car while she was driving in Tver […]