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Trump vs Musk: DOGE staff fear fallout; public feud sparks anxiety over political targeting- report

Following the public spat between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, staff members at the Musk-established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are reportedly experiencing increasing concerns about their professional future and potential targeting by the administrationCurrent DOGE personnel embedded within federal agencies are concerned that the public dispute between Trump and Musk might expose […]

Tip-off or crackdown? FBI seeks public help targeting gender-affirming care providers for minors

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is requesting public assistance in identifying healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care to transgender youth, aligning with the current administration’s child protection initiatives.On Monday, the FBI’s official X account stated: “As the Attorney General has made clear, we will protect our children and hold accountable those who mutilate them under […]

Glenn Greenwald says he feels ‘no regret’ after private video leaked, blames political targeting

Intimate videos of journalist Glenn Greenwald were leaked online Friday, quickly sparking widespread reaction across social media. In a statement posted on X, Greenwald confirmed he appears in the footage and said it was released “without my knowledge or consent,” calling the leak “maliciously political.” “As for the content of the videos: I have no […]

Three Iranians Accused of Targeting People in the U.K.

Three Iranian men appeared in court on Saturday in London, accused of helping Iran’s intelligence service by targeting individuals in Britain. Mostafa Sepahvand, 39; Farhad Javadi Manesh, 44; and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 55, have been charged under Britain’s National Security Act with engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service between Aug. […]

Former FBI director Comey under investigation over cryptic ‘8647’ post targeting Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a federal investigation after sharing a controversial photo on Instagram that sparked outrage among Trump allies. The post showed seashells arranged to form the numbers “86 47,” which critics argue was a veiled threat against President Donald Trump, the 47th president of the United States.Comey captioned the image, […]

Operation Sindoor: Indian Embassy warns China’s Global Times over ‘disinformation’ on military strikes targeting Pakistan | India News

NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Beijing has strongly cautioned China’s state-run Global Times over spreading unverified claims on Indian military operations, urging the outlet to verify facts before posting on social media.“Dear @globaltimesnews, we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of disinformation,” the Embassy said […]

Trump says the US will stop bombing Yemen’s Houthis after rebels say they’ll stop targeting ships

Trump says US to stop strikes on Houthis in Yemen (Image credits: AP) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s ordering a halt to nearly two months of US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis, saying the Iran-backed rebels have indicated that “they don’t want to fight anymore” and have pledged to stop attacking ships along […]

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting University Accreditors, and Other Education Orders

President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order targeting college accreditors, a group of largely unknown but long-established companies that evaluate the educational quality and financial health of universities. The order, one of seven education-related measures he signed on Wednesday, was the latest move by Mr. Trump aimed at shifting the ideological tilt of the […]

Some GOP states are targeting driver’s licenses issued to immigrants illegally in US

Representative Image (AP) WASHINGTON: As drivers on US highways cross from one state to another, they often are greeted by a large “Welcome to ….” sign. But not all drivers are welcome in every state. In Florida, motorists with special out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to those in the US illegally are not welcome to drive. […]

Who is American journalist Masih Alinejad? Why is Iran targeting her like Salman Rushdie? | World News

US convicts two men for assassination attempt on Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad Masih Alinejad, like Salman Rushdie before her, is a stark reminder of how far authoritarian regimes will go to silence dissent. Both have lived under the threat of assassination for expressing ideas that challenge theocratic power. While Rushdie faced a fatwa over fiction, […]