‘Most welcome’: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif backs Trump’s mediation in Taliban conflict; drags India into row

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (File photo) Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday called on US President Donald Trump to help ease tensions with its Taliban-controlled northern neighbor, lauding his past peace efforts and openly welcoming his mediation in the current negotiations.When asked about Trump’s possible role in peace negotiations between Pakistan and the […]

‘New York should honour ICC warrant’: Zohran Mamdani on Benjamin Netanyahu; reiterates call to ‘arrest’ Israel’s PM

Benjamin Netanyahu; Zohran Mamdani New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has reiterated his call for the city to “honour” the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.The Indian-origin politician has previously stated that, if elected mayor, he would “arrest” Netanyahu should the Israeli leader […]

Madagascar military leader to become transitional president

CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina (Image credits: AP) Madagascar’s Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as the country’s transitional president on Friday.Randrianirina and the transitional government have pledged to hold elections in 18 to 24 months, telling local media that consultations were under way to appoint a prime minister and […]

‘Deliberate’: At least one US strike on ‘drug-carrying’ boats targeted Colombians – report

US strikes drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela coast (SOurce: X@PeteHegseth) At least one of the recent US military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats targeted Colombian nationals aboard a vessel that had departed from Colombia, according to two individuals briefed by the Pentagon.Since September, the US has carried out at least five strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats […]

‘2 reasons’: Trump confirms he authorised CIA ‘covert operation’ in Venezuela; Maduro calls it ‘regime change’ push

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that he has authorised the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct a “covert operation” in Venezuela, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Trump made the rare admission during a Q&A session at the Oval Office after being asked about a New […]

‘Proud dad of US Marine’ deported by ICE agents moments after visiting pregnant daughter at California military base

A US Marine’s father was deported and his mother detained after both were arrested by federal immigration officials while visiting family at Camp Pendleton in California.Under the MAGA government, immigration enforcement is even affecting military families.Steve Rios, a Marine from Oceanside, said his parents, Esteban Rios and Luisa Rodriguez, went to Camp Pendleton on September […]

‘As soon as I say the word’: Trump says Israel could return to Gaza if Hamas violates ceasefire, vows all hostages will be freed

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Israeli forces could return to Gaza on his command if Hamas compromises the ceasefire deal.Trump said that he could deploy the IDF “as soon as he says the word” if Hamas fails to follow through on the ceasefire agreement, reports CNN.“What’s going on with Hamas – that’ll […]

Is Justin Trudeau dating Katy Perry to cope with ‘mid-life crisis’? Source says he is ‘sowing his oats again’ after divorce

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly dating pop star Katy Perry, raising questions about whether the romance signals a mid-life crisis for the ex-leader.The Daily Mail recently shared intimate photographs of the couple on a yacht near Santa Barbara, with Trudeau wearing only a pair of jeans, Perry in a black swimsuit, and […]

US government shutdown: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing federal workers, says ‘it can’t be tolerated’

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown. The decision came as the shutdown entered its third week.US district judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said the planned job cuts were being carried out without proper consideration. “It’s very much ready, fire, aim on […]

Charlie Kirk sculpture showing Jesus embracing him trolled by social media: ‘Looks like a caveman’

Ave Maria University is set to unveil a new sculpture honouring the late conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk. The piece will depict Jesus Christ embracing Kirk. It is expected to become part of the university’s permanent art collection early next year. The sculpture was inspired by Kirk’s death on September 10, when he […]