Donald Trump hosts fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago as Middle East lights up with Iranian missiles targeting US and its allies

[ad_1] While Iran vowed “devastating blows” after airstrikes reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump was working a different kind of room, greeting tuxedoed donors beneath the gilded ceilings of Mar-a-Lago.A video posted on Instagram appeared to show Trump greeting wealthy visitors at his West Palm Beach club on the night that […]

Khamenei killed after US-Israel strike; Iran issues ‘unforgettable lesson’ warning – 10 things to know

[ad_1] The Middle East is facing one of its most volatile moments in decades after US President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israel strike on Tehran.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead.” […]

Donald Trump says he has ‘off ramps’ from Iran campaign, signals shorter operation

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said Saturday he still has multiple “off ramps” from the US military campaign against Iran, signaling that the operation could be brief despite its sweeping scope. In a five-minute phone interview with Axios from Mar-a-Lago, Trump said he could either “go long and take over the whole thing” or wrap […]

Zohran: ‘Americans do not want this’: Zohran Mamdani denounces US military strikes on Iran days after meeting Donald Trump

[ad_1] New York City mayor Zohran Mamdanicriticised the recent US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, calling them a “catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression.” The mayor’s statement on X came just hours after US President Donald Trump announced the military action on Saturday.“Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theatre of war. […]

US, Israel Attack Iran: Plume of smoke rises near Burj Khalifa as Iran missile attack hits Dubai; video captures chaos

[ad_1] A video released by Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency appears to show a plume of smoke rising from an area near the Burj Khalifa, as people are seen running from the scene. The exact location and distance of the explosion from the landmark skyscraper remain unclear.Another luxury hotel in Dubai was caught up in […]

Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel owes NYC $14.6M despite migrant shelter windfall: Report

[ad_1] New York’s grand old Midtown landmark — owned by Pakistan’s national airline — has already pocketed hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to house migrants. Now, city officials say the same property has fallen behind on millions in unpaid property taxes and water bills, even as talk swirls of a redevelopment deal that could […]

Opt: ‘Huge blow to Indian students’: DHS letter shows US reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely most affected

[ad_1] A letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dated January 9, 2026 shows the administration is formally re‑evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a post‑study work benefit used by international students on F‑1 visas, including a large number from India. The review could affect the length of OPT and whether the […]

Donald Trump is ‘not exactly happy’ on nuclear talks with Iran

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is “not happy” with the ongoing negotiations with Iran, asserting that Tehran must say it will not develop nuclear weapons.While addressing a gathering in Texas, Trump claimed that his administration has to “make a big decision,” adding that any deal with Tehran must be “meaningful.”“Now […]

Pakistan-Afghanistan war: Trump praises PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir, says ‘gets along very well’ with Islamabad

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump appears to have already signalled where he stands on the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, and the clues lie in his past speeches. Speaking about tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Trump said he “gets along very well” with Pakistan, praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir — remarks that […]

‘Only 70’: Who is paying the $100,000 fee for hiring H-1B workers? Trump administration informs court

[ad_1] In an ongoing lawsuit over the $100,000 fee for hiring skilled workers from foreign countries, as imposed by the Donald Trump administration, the administration informed a court that only 70 employees have so far paid the fee since it was imposed in September. The number is not huge and in fact rather low and […]