‘Witch-hunt’: Trump demands end to Netanyahu’s corruption trial; ‘Travesty of justice can’t be allowed’

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s corruption trial should be cancelled, US President Donald Trump demanded on Wednesday, citing the Israeli prime minister’s leadership during the recent conflict with Iran.In a long post on his Truth Social platform, Trump condemned the “witch-hunt” against Netanyahu, Israel’s “great war time prime minister.”“Bibi and […]

‘Over 1,000 Iranians arrived during Joe Biden’s term’: Pam Bondi amid US-Iran tensions; says ‘Justice Dept on high alert’

US attorney general Pam Bondi More than 1,000 Iranian citizens entered the United States during the presidency of Donald Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden, according to attorney general Pam Bondi.“I am unsure,” Bondi said on Monday in response to a question during a House budget hearing about Iranians who entered America illegally during the Biden administration.“But […]

US Chief Justice John Roberts on transgender healthcare: Upholds state bans while sidestepping Trump’s agenda; liberals say trans kids left unprotected

US chief justice John Roberts has delivered a ruling on transgender healthcare that upholds restrictions but avoids hardline stances, aiming to strike a balance in one of the Supreme Court’s most sensitive decisions. Ruling affirms bans, avoids deeper legal precedent In a 24-page opinion issued Wednesday, Roberts upheld Tennessee’s law that restricts gender-affirming care like […]

‘He will face American justice’: Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel announces extradition of Pakistani man; accused of ISIS terror plot

FBI director Kash Patel (PTI file photo) FBI director Kash Patel, an Indian-origin official leading the agency, announced Tuesday the extradition of Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada to the United States on terrorism charges. Khan is accused of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a mass shooting at […]

Gaza-bound ship seized: ‘Five French activists to face Israeli justice’; one returns voluntarily

Israel seized Gaza-bound boat (Image credits: AP) Five French activists detained by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound aid ship are set to appear before an Israeli judge, France’s foreign minister said on Tuesday.“Our consul was able to see the six French nationals arrested by the Israeli authorities last night,” foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote in […]

‘Calculated agenda to spread panic’: Kamala Harris slams Trump administration’s National Guard deployment in LA; calls protests a powerful tool for justice

Former US vice president Kamala Harris on Monday sharply criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in her home city of Los Angeles, calling it a “dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos.” Her remarks have triggered political backlash and reignited debate over federal intervention in local protests.In a statement shared on […]

‘What American justice looks like’: Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador back to US; faces federal charges, says attorney general

Kilmar Abrego Garcia (Photo: AP) Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, has returned to the United States to face federal criminal charges, attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday.Following extensive diplomatic negotiations between El Salvador’s government and the Trump administration, Bondi, in apress briefing said, “Abrego Garcia has landed in […]

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US justice department opens criminal probe into Andrew Cuomo over nursing home Covid deaths

Former New York Governor and mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo (AP Image/File Picture) The US department of justice has initiated a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding alleged false statements to Congress about nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the New York Times report on Tuesday, the Washington, DC, US […]

Justice Department says it may drop criminal prosecution of Boeing over Max crashes

Kelly Ortberg President and CEO of Boeing speaks next to President Donald Trump during a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar (Image: AP) The Justice Department may drop its criminal prosecution of Boeing for allegedly misleading US regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to a […]