US State Department to undergo ‘massive overhaul’: Key details of Donald Trump administration’s ambitious plan

[ad_1] File Photo: US Department of State The Donald Trump administration unveiled its ambitious plan for a “massive overhaul” of the US State Department on Tuesday. United States secretary of state Marco Rubio, who leads the department and announced the reorganization plan, said the move was part of the federal government’s “America First” mandate. “We […]

Myanmar rebels prepare to hand key city back to junta, China says | World News

[ad_1] YANGON: A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group is preparing to hand a captured city back to the military in a Beijing-brokered deal, China’s foreign ministry said Tuesday, as residents reported junta troops already returning.The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) ousted Myanmar’s military from the city of Lashio in August 2024, capturing their northeastern […]

Wisdom of Pope Francis: Key quotes that define his Papacy

[ad_1] Pope Francis died at the age of 88 (Image: AP) After a prolonged illness, Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. His death came just a day after he delighted the crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on […]

US strikes destroy key Yemen port, ‘economic source of power’ of Iran-backed Houthis

[ad_1] The United States military announced on Thursday it conducted strikes to “destroy” Yemen‘s key Ras Isa Port. The objective of the action, it said, was to “degrade” the port, an “economic source of power” of the Houthis.The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out the strikes.In a statement on its X handle, CENTCOM said, […]

Donald Trump undergoes first medical exam since White House return: 5 key points

[ad_1] Image credits: Getty Images The White House said on Sunday Donald Trump is “fully fit,” as it released results from the US president’s first annual medical check-up of his second and final term, which began in January.Also Read: Donald Trump declared ‘fully fit’ in medical tests, his first in second term“President Trump exhibits excellent […]

Republican split stalls Trump’s tax plan as House cancels key budget vote

[ad_1] US Congress failed to pass a crucial budget resolution on Wednesday, delaying President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut proposals. Internal disagreements among Republicans, particularly House conservatives demanding deeper spending cuts, forced leadership to cancel the vote. The delay threatens Trump’s broader agenda, including border security and energy plans, while exposing tensions within the GOP’s […]

Random Musings: Why quantum physics, not economics, is key to understanding Trump tariffs | World News

[ad_1] In The Tao of Physics, perhaps the finest popular novel on parallels between modern physics and “Eastern mysticism”, author Michiko Kaku sums up the dichotomy by stating: “Socrates in Greece made the famous statement ‘I know that I know nothing,’ and Lao Tzu in China said, ‘Not knowing that one knows is best.’” The […]

US Tariff Elon Musk: Elon Musk breaks silence on Trump tariffs after losing millions, torches key White House adviser Navarro

[ad_1] Elon Musk slams key Trump adviser Peter Navarro amid tariff turmoil. Elon Musk, who lost billions in the market crash triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff, mostly maintained silence on the issue, but on Saturday, he did not mince his words for Trump’s close economic adviser Peter Navarro. Navarro was in favor of strict tariffs […]

‘They’re ripping us off & they understood it’: Key takeaways from Trump’s tariff speech

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping set of tariffs in what he called a declaration of “economic independence,” igniting fears of a global trade war. Speaking from the […]

China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills

[ad_1] China’s Shandong aircraft carrier sailing near Taiwan on Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP) TAIPEI: China’s military said it practised hitting key ports and energy sites during “live-fire” drills Wednesday as part of exercises aimed at Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as its own.The surprise manoeuvres were criticised by Washington as “intimidation tactics” and […]