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 […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday hailed Lebanon’s decision to work toward disarming Hezbollah by the end of 2025, calling it a “momentous step.” He said that the decision could pave the way for Israel to scale back its military presence in southern Lebanon.Taking to X, the office of Netanyahu said that Israel “acknowledges […]
Trump administration may deport Salvadoran Kilmar Garcia to Ugand (Pic credit: AP) The Trump administration may attempt to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda in the coming days, according to a notice sent by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS notice surfaced in a court filing shortly after Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced that Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs on US goods, aligning with Washington’s recent decision to exempt products covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).Speaking a day after a call with US President Donald Trump, PM Carney told reporters that starting September 1, Canada would be “eliminating all Canadian […]
File photo: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (Picture credit: AP) The Trump administration has stripped security clearances from 37 current and former national security officials, escalating its campaign against intelligence professionals it accuses of undermining the president’s agenda.A memo issued by director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday alleged that those affected had […]
In retaliation to Republican-led redistricting in Texas, California governor Gavin Newsom has urged the legislature to authorise a November special election aimed at approving a new congressional map, a move critics say undermines independent redistricting, reported news agency AP.Dubbed the Election Rigging Response Act, the measure would temporarily override the citizens redistricting commission – California’s […]
Playing it safe may keep us secure in life, but it rarely brings progress. According to astrologer Neeraj Dhankher, one zodiac sign in particular must learn the art of taking calculated risks to move forward in both career and relationships. This zodiac sign needs to take calculated risks to move ahead(Freepik) Dhankher explains, “Cancers need […]
The jury is out on who won the handshake round — Putin or Trump? President Donald Trump greeted Russian president Vladimir Putin with a handshake that was watched closely by the world and decoded instantly by the social media body language experts as the ‘alpha-male’ power move. As the two leaders shook hands, Trump pulled […]
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu faces an unprecedented challenge that could make it the first country in history to relocate its entire population due to climate change. Home to about 11,000 people, Tuvalu is under severe threat from rising sea levels.According to NASA’s Sea Level Change Team, sea levels around Tuvalu have risen by […]
WELLINGTON (NZ): Australia will recognise a Palestinian state, PM Anthony Albanese said on Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signalling they would do so. His remarks followed weeks of urging from within his cabinet to recognise a Palestinian state amid growing criticism over suffering in Gaza.Australia’s govt has also criticised plans […]
