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Locked, loaded ... and put on hold: Another bewildering Trump pivot on Iran
President Trump announced a halt to a threatened military strike against Iran for now. He cited requests from Iran and other nations for deal finalization. Diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway with mediators facilitating discussions between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, domestic political challenges and internal party criticism are growing for the President. Markets and allies closely watch these developments and policy shifts.
Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day
Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support servicesAndy Burnham is focused on preventing the release of child sexual abuse perpetrators as part of the government’s early release scheme, as urgent talks on which serious criminals could be exempted go down to the wire.Government ministers are understood to have 24 hours to assess which criminals can be released early to free up prison space, with every exemption weighed up against the threat of the...
Trump DHS chief under fire from conservatives after immigration speech ignites backlash
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is facing a conservative backlash after reaffirming his opposition to amnesty in a social media post, with critics arguing the hardline message contradicted comments he made hours earlier during an immigration speech in Oklahoma.Hours after speaking at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City, Mullin wrote on X: "NO amnesty for illegal aliens. Ever.""We are a nation of laws," he wrote. "If you are illegally present in the Uni...
Tanks, troops and space
Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe's security strategy.
'Counting fingers, not hearts': Shehzad Poonawalla mocks Rahul's Gen Z post
Shehzad Poonawalla criticised Rahul Gandhi's recent social media post. He interpreted Gandhi's gesture as counting corruption and bribes daily. Poonawalla accused the Gandhi family of extensive involvement in corruption. Rahul Gandhi had shared a Korean finger heart gesture on Friendship Day. This outreach aimed to connect with younger audiences on social media.
Rubio warns Cuba has infiltrated US with spies, calls communist regime an 'espionage superpower'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised concerns about Cuba’s ability to infiltrate and influence top-level U.S. institutions, detailing what he described as a dangerous Cuban spy network that is undermining American interests."A failed state 90 miles from our shores that happens to be aligned with adversaries to the United States is a national security threat to our country," he told "My View with Lara Trump" on Saturday.His comments follow the State Department’s recent release of a 100-page repo...
GOP Rep Max Miller pushes back against abuse allegations: ‘I have nothing to hide’
Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, went live on X Sunday morning, denying allegations from his ex-wife that he abused her and their daughter."They frame me as an abuser," Miller said, saying there is "no evidence" against him."No court or agency has even substantiated any allegation against me," he added. "Every single one of these allegations were already investigated."Miller insists that there is evidence that undermines the allegations against him, and that he will release communications in a public Dr...
'Threw slipper, carried a knife': What we know about the attack on Pappu Yadav
NEW DELHI: A press conference by Independent MP Pappu Yadav was disrupted in Delhi on Sunday after a confrontation broke out between his supporters and a group of men. Yadav’s media convenor alleged the MP was targeted with a knife in what he described as an attempt to replicate the Atiq Ahmed incident.
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.
'Some baba said burn him alive': Pappu Yadav says knife attack was bid to kill him
Pappu Yadav alleged an assassination attempt at his Delhi residence on Sunday. He claimed individuals threatened him and sought his death during a scuffle. This incident followed his participation in an Opposition skit regarding Ram Mandir donations. BJP leaders had filed complaints against Yadav for hurting religious sentiments. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported clash.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir election boycott follows deadly crackdown
Residents in Muzaffarabad, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have boycotted the election amid a strike.
Southern university requires business suits, bans du-rags and other headwear in new dress code
Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Dr. Mark Brown, president and CEO of Tuskegee University in Alabama, is bringing forward a "professional educational environment" to one of the nation's most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).Students will be required to bring a business suit and shoes to campus for business-like meetings and cannot dress unprofessionally in the classrooms or cafeterias. Head coverings will also be barred, with exceptions for those that serve religio...
10 Protein-Packed Delights That Taste Like Heaven and Transform Your Body
Discover the secret to delicious gains with these protein-rich foods that are not just powerful for your muscles but tantalizing for your taste buds. Prepare to elevate your meals and your physique in one delectable bite!
EU citizens in UK get letters telling them post-Brexit residency rights were given ‘in error’
After years of building lives in UK, potentially hundreds of thousands of EU citizens are being told they have no right to remain The UK Home Office has started stripping some EU citizens of their post-Brexit residency rights, in a move that has raised concerns about Britain’s compliance with its withdrawal agreement with Europe.The UK internal affairs authority has told at least 100 people that they were given residency rights “in error”, disrupting their lives just as they come to the end of t...
Can BJP crack Punjab? Inside its strategy to challenge AAP and Congress in 2027
The BJP is implementing a detailed strategy to gain ground in Punjab. Prime Minister Modi's visits and outreach to the Ravidassia community are key. The party is acquiring prominent leaders from rival parties to strengthen its organization. New state leadership aims to connect with Sikh voters and expand rural reach. The BJP is also attacking rivals while promising development and prosperity.
‘Culture of Congress leaders’: BJP minister slams Nana Patole feet-washing video
A video shows Nana Patole supporters washing his feet during Gurupurnima celebrations. Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticized this Congress party practice. Bawankule stated it is the culture of Congress leaders to indulge in such acts. He questioned why they engage in practices that only bring criticism. The incident has drawn attention and political criticism on social media.
'Double standards': Pak rejects UN report on civilian casualties in Afghanistan strikes
Pakistan’s military has rejected a UN report documenting hundreds of civilian casualties from cross-border fighting with Afghanistan, saying its forces targeted only Pakistani Taliban hideouts and other militant infrastructure and carried out the strikes in self-defence.
أخبار ترامب: تصعيد في الصراع مع إيران ومشاكل مالية تتزايد
ترامب يواصل تحدياته السياسية مع تصعيد في الصراع مع إيران وإغلاق حسابات منظمة ترامب من قبل كابيتال وان، مما يعكس توترات جديدة في حياته المهنية.
Trump demand puts vulnerable Republicans in impossible spot ahead of midterms
Republicans are sounding the alarm that President Donald Trump’s demand to cancel August recess could cost the GOP seats in the midterms.As the upcoming jailbreak from Washington, D.C., fast approaches, Trump’s most-prized legislative push remains stalled. He wants Republicans to stay put until it’s finished, but the political reality says otherwise.And it comes as Republicans are desperate to get out of the Beltway and sell their accomplishments, rather than their shortcomings, to voters on the...
Trump is determined to pursue his trade war – and he may be difficult to stop
The president’s minions have trawled the statutes to restore roadblocks to trade. The invocation of Smoot-Hawley looks especially dangerousDonald Trump may have found the killer weapon to punish countries at will: by imposing tariffs on their exports to the United States.The president has been looking for a new tool since February, when the supreme court struck down tariffs he slapped on virtually all of America’s trading partners based on the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, or IEEP...