‘Very big problem’: Trump talks tough on ‘comfort women’; touches South Korea’s sensitive issue

US President Donald Trump (right) speaks during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office of the White House (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday drew attention to the sensitive issue of “comfort women” during his White House meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, a […]

‘Dangerous acts of aggression’: Australia accuses Iran of plotting two antisemetic attacks; PM Albanese expels ambassador over alleged involvement

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese (Image credits: AP) Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday accused Iran of orchestrating two antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, announcing the expulsion of Tehran’s ambassador in response.Albanese said Australian intelligence had linked Iran to arson attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen, a kosher food company in Sydney last […]

Mortgage loan charge: Trump says he has ‘cause’ to oust Lisa Cook; first-ever move against Fed governor

US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was removing her from the central bank, insisting he has no authority to do so and vowing not to resign.Donald Trump posted a letter on his Truth Social platform declaring Cook’s dismissal effective immediately, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook […]

‘Better get it settled soon’: Israel-Gaza war to end in 2-3 weeks? Trump predicts ‘conclusive ending’

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the war in Gaza could be nearing a “conclusive ending” within the next two to three weeks, while reiterating that he is “not happy” over a recent Israeli strike that reportedly killed civilians, journalists, and rescue workers.“I think within the next 2-3 weeks you’re going to have a […]

Capital-clampdown: Donald Trump hints ‘maybe we like a dictator’ while tightening federal crackdown in Washington; clarifies he’s not a one

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his unprecedented federal takeover of policing in Washington, DC, while suggesting that some Americans may even welcome authoritarian leadership.“They say ‘we don’t need him. Freedom, freedom. He’s a dictator. He’s a dictator.’ A lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe […]

‘Second delay in two days’: SpaceX cancels Starship flight; Elon Musk blames storm clouds | World News

SpaceX Starship launch scrubbed again: Bad weather halts flight after ground leak delay (Pic credit: AP) SpaceX postponed the launch of its Starship rocket for the second time in two days, after bad weather forced a last-minute halt on Monday. The rocket was scheduled to lift off from the company’s Starbase facility in southern Texas […]

Federal Reserve shake-up: Donald Trump fires Governor Lisa Cook; accuses her of ‘potentially criminal conduct’

File photo: US President Donald Trump and Lisa Cook (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position in a move that could set off a major legal fight over the independence of America’s central bank.Trump announced Cook’s dismissal on Monday evening through a letter posted on […]

UK helicopter crash: 3 die as chopper spirals into field during a flight lesson; cause under probe | World News

3 die as chopper spirals into field during a flight lesson in UK; cause under probe (Pic credit: X/@standardnews) Three people were killed and one seriously injured after a helicopter crashed during a flight lesson on the Isle of Wight, off England’s south coast, on Monday morning, authorities said. The Robinson R44 II aircraft, operated […]