What Is Donald Trump’s $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House about Golden Dome (AP) President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious missile defense initiative named the “Golden Dome,” aimed at safeguarding the United States from advanced missile threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles.Drawing inspiration from Israel’s Iron Dome, the Golden Dome is […]

Japan’s exports slow in April as Trump’s tariffs dent shipments to the US

Tokyo Container Terminal is seen in Tokyo (AP) TOKYO: Japan’s exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump hit home. Globally, exports rose just 2% year-on-year, down from 4% in March, leaving a trade deficit for the first time in […]

‘Never diagnosed with cancer before last week’: Biden’s office rebuts Trump’s ‘cover-up’ charge

Joe Biden’s team clarified on Tuesday the former US president “had never been diagnosed” with prostate cancer before last week.As per a spokesperson, Biden previously had a blood test for prostate cancer 11 years ago.“Prior to Friday, President Biden had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer. His last known PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test was in […]

‘Get yourself a real job’: Trump’s interaction with NOTUS reporter goes viral

Donald Trump’s interaction with a reporter goes viral. President Donald Trump often calls out media houses, journalists, and gives nicknames to journalists, but his interaction with one particular reporter this morning went viral as he just shrugged off the question-answer situation, giving the reporter career advice. Trump Tuesday reached the Capitol to speak to the […]

Trump’s immigration crackdown targets Washington restaurants

Representative Image (AI) WASHINGTON: When armed immigration agents made a surprise visit earlier this month to Pupatella, a trendy pizzeria in the US capital’s Dupont neighborhood, they may not have made any arrests, but they delivered a clear message.The show of force, part of an “enhanced operation” by President Donald Trump’s hardline administration, has had […]

65 people self-deport as first flight under Trump’s ‘Leave and get $1,000’ deal takes off

First flight under Trump’s $1,000 “self-deport” deal left Monday, Axios reported. The first charter flight carrying 65 immigrants took off from Houston early Monday, Axios reported exclusively, calling it the first flight of President Donald Trump’s new program offering migrants a free trip back home and $1,000. As Donald Trump announced the program a few […]

Trump’s big bill advances in rare weekend vote as conservative holdouts secure changes

The bill includes tax cuts, increased border security spending and modifications to Medicaid and other programs (Image: AP) Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote as deficit hawks who blocked the measure two days earlier reversed course after gaining commitments […]

Indian-origin Democrat Ro Khanna says he ‘made a mistake’ supporting Joe Biden’s re-election bid, praises Donald Trump’s Iran deal

Indian-origin Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, who defended former US President Joe Biden during the 2024 campaign, admitted on Sunday that he was wrong to support Biden’s decision to run for re-election.Khanna said, “I made a mistake,” in judging Biden’s readiness for another term. However, the lawmaker insisted there was no cover-up regarding Biden’s mental and […]

Who are Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf? Donald Trump’s controversial ‘jihadist’ appointments to Religious Liberty Commission

File photo: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf (left) and Ismail Royer (Picture credit: Zaytuna college, Religious Freedom Institute) US President Donald Trump on Friday appointed Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf to the White House’s newly formed Advisory Board of Lay Leaders under the Religious Liberty Commission. The announcement comes amid growing scrutiny from critics like conservative […]

Libraries cutting back on staff, services after Trump’s order to dismantle small agency

NEY YORK: Libraries across the United States are cutting back on e-books, audiobooks and loan programmes after the Trump administration suspended millions of dollars in federal grants as it tries to dissolve the Institute of Museum and Library Services.Federal judgFes have issued temporary orders to block the Trump administration from taking any further steps toward […]