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US strikes drug trafficking boat in Pacific, two killed — Pentagon

Two men were killed in the strike

Behind the AAP split: A staged exit, a numbers game, and BJP's Punjab strategy

Behind the AAP split A staged exit a numbers game and BJPs Punjab strategy

Resumption of hostilities against Iran may lead to new world war — Jeffrey Sachs

The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that if the attacks resume, Tehran will "strike back, and strike back very hard and very rapidly"

From Kejriwal's 'Chanakya' to joining BJP: Sandeep Pathak's exit hits AAP the most

From Kejriwals Chanakya to joining BJP Sandeep Pathaks exit hits AAP the most

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.(Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as US envoys head to Pakistan?

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.

Hezbollah says ceasefire ‘meaningless’ as fighting continues

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah said a US-mediated ceasefire in the war with Israel was meaningless a day after it was extended for three weeks, as Lebanese authorities reported two people killed by an Israeli strike and Hezbollah downed an Israeli drone. Meanwhile, the Israeli military claimed its forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in a southern Lebanese town during a clash that included a firefight. According to the military, troops identified six fighters operating in the town of Bint Jbeil, an...

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US-Iran ceasefire: Iran says no direct talks with US in Islamabad are planned

US says detained Kuwaiti-American journalist has been released by Kuwait The State Department says a detained Kuwaiti-American journalist who was arrested in Kuwait has been released after intervention by the Trump administration.The department said late Friday that Ahmed Shihab-Eldin had been freed and allowed to leave Kuwait. It offered no other details, citing privacy concerns. Iran says no direct talks with US in Islamabad are planned Shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi t...

Disgraced Dem Congresswoman who resigned over claims she stole $5m in taxpayer dollars is seeking reelection

Disgraced Dem Congresswoman who resigned over claims she stole $5m in taxpayer dollars is seeking reelectionBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 03:50, 25 April 2026 | Updated: 04:00, 25 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

US Treasury secretary rules out new extension of Russian oil waiver

The Russian oil carried on ships has been largely "sucked up," Scott Bessent says

Trump seeks to bring back firing squads for executions

WASHINGTON: The Justice Department said on Friday it is seeking to expand the use of the death penalty in federal capital cases and add the firing squad, electrocution and gas to lethal injection as methods of execution. “The prior administration failed in its duty to protect the American people by refusing to pursue and carry out the ultimate punishment against the most dangerous criminals, including terrorists, child murderers, and cop killers,” acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said. Under...

US sanctions China's 'teapot' refinery & 40 shipping companies over Iran oil trade

The US has tightened its grip on Iran's oil revenue by sanctioning a major Chinese refinery and numerous shipping entities involved in transporting Iranian crude. This move targets a "shadow network" and escalates pressure amid regional tensions. China has criticized the sanctions, urging an end to their political use and warning of harm to legitimate trade.

Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down'

Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIone Wells,South America correspondentandYang TianBBCSimon Weston in NewsnightFalklands War veteran Simon Weston has said he hopes King Charles III can convince US President Donald Trump to "back down" over reports the US could review its position on the UK's claim to the territory.Weston told BBC Newsnight that Trump's "hissy fit" over the soverei...

Shocking... but not surprising: The tale of a rebellion foretold

The trio MPs -- Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal -- announced a split in the party and joined BJP later in the presence of party chief Nitin Nabin| India News

Judge questions legal basis for Trump's $10 billion case against IRS

A federal judge is asking the Justice Department and President Donald Trump's private attorneys to explain whether his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, an agency he oversees as president, is the type of dispute federal courts can consider.U.S.

US justice dept closes criminal investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell

The Justice Department has closed its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding headquarters renovation cost overruns. This move removes a hurdle for Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair. The probe's closure allows scrutiny to continue through the Inspector General's office, with potential for criminal investigation restart if warranted.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises over failure to report Canadian mass shooter

Tech firm suspended mass shooter's ChatGPT account before attacks, but did not inform law enforcement.

Trump escalates Candace Owens feud with most vicious barbs yet

The president took to Truth Social on Friday to blast the right-wing commentator, who he branded an 'extremely low IQ individual.'

The Papers: 'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'

'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMany of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, originally reported by Reuters, which suggests the US has drawn up proposals to back Argentine sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. The Telegraph says the US review of their position is a means to "punish the UK for failing to support its war with Iran", and notes it has been condemned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Sta...