Operation Midnight Hammer: ‘Bunker-busters’ not used on Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site, top US general tells senators; cites target depth

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) The United States military did not use the “bunker-buster” bombs on Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility during last week’s Operation Midnight Hammer, chairman joint chiefs of staff, General Dan Caine, told senators during […]

White House unveils video campaign: Workers endorse Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ – watch video

US President Donald Trump (Image credit: AP) The White House on Friday released a video featuring workers giving testimonials about the benefits of President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The campaign is part of Trump’s broader effort to pressure Republicans as Senate votes ahead this weekend, The Hill reported.The two-minute video includes eight people discussing the […]

Yemen targets Israel with missiles: ‘Most likely intercepted’, says IDF; defence systems activated

The Israeli army announced on Saturday that it had detected a missile launch from Yemen targeting Israeli territory.IDF made a statement on X warning of projectile from Yemen. ” Sirens sounding in southern Israel following projectile fire from Yemen,” it said.Additionally, Israel’s aerial defense systems were activated to intercept the incoming threat. The launch prompted […]

US attorney general Pam Bondi fires three Jan 6 Capitol riot prosecutors; letter cites Constitution, offers no specific reason

Attorney general Pam Bondi speaks to the media on Friday in the briefing room of the White House in Washington (Image credits: AP) The United States justice department on Friday dismissed at least three prosecutors involved in cases related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot.The firings included two supervisors from the Washington attorney […]

‘Get that throbbing feeling once in a while’: Donald Trump recalls assassination attempts; calls presidency ‘dangerous business’

Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Friday reflected on threats to his life while addressing a key court decision that expands his administration’s policy-making powers. During a White House media briefing, Trump recalled an incident from July 13, 2024, when a bullet grazed his ear during a campaign event in Pennsylvania. “I […]

‘Time for a new leadership’: Justice department official ‘welcomes’ Virginia University president James Ryan’s resignation

James Ryan (Image credit: University of Virginia) A senior United States justice department (DOJ) official said “it’s time for a new leadership” at the University of Virginia (UVA), after the Ivy League school’s chairman James Ryan resigned amid pressure from the Trump administration to dismantle the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.“Jim Ryan has […]

‘We did some great work’: Donald Trump again claims he brokered India-Pakistan peace; cites trade pressure as tool

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for averting a full-scale war between India and Pakistan, saying he warned both countries of halting all trade ties, which led to the cessation of hostilities. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump asserted, […]

Man and wife: Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez tie knot in Venice; A-listers in attendance

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos Billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez tied the knot at a sumptuous ceremony on an island in Italy’s Venice on Friday, with several A-listers in attendance for the couple’s wedding.Amazon founder Bezos exchanged vows with Sanchez on the iconic San Giorgio Maggiore island, news agency AFP reported citing Italian […]

6.1 earthquake hits southern Philippines, no significant damage reported- second in a week

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The quake occurred at a depth of 101 kilometres and was located approximately 70 kilometres from the nearest point in Davao Occidental province.There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.“The shake […]

‘Disrespectful and condemnable’: Iran on Trump’s Khamenei remarks; asks US president if he is ‘genuine about a deal’

Donald Trump; Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday asked Donald Trump to withdraw his “disrespectful and unacceptable” remarks on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, if the US president is “genuine about wanting a deal.“Also Read | ‘Ugly and ignominious death’: Trump’s 4-word description of what he […]