Three killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego, investigation treats attack as possible hate crime Three people have been killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California, authorities said, in an incident that is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Police confirmed that two teenage suspects were […]

Trump says he will “hold off” planned Iran strike after Gulf leaders urge delay President Donald Trump has said he will “hold off” on a planned U.S. military strike against Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, as diplomatic efforts to end […]

Two teenage suspects found dead after shooting at San Diego Islamic centre Police say the threat was “neutralised” after reports of an active shooter near a mosque and Islamic community centre in California. Authorities in San Diego say two suspects believed to be aged 17 and 19 were found dead inside a nearby vehicle following […]

US Justice Department announces $1.7bn fund for Trump allies claiming unfair Biden-era investigations The proposed “Anti Weaponization Fund” is part of a deal linked to President Donald Trump dropping a lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns. The US Department of Justice has announced the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for […]

Judge allows key backpack evidence in Luigi Mangione murder trial A New York judge has ruled that several key pieces of evidence recovered from Luigi Mangione’s backpack including an alleged murder weapon and a notebook described by prosecutors as a manifesto can be used in his upcoming murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO […]

Rising student debt in the US contrasts with China’s early homeownership culture While tens of millions of people in the United States carry heavy student loan burdens many well into their 30s homeownership often remains out of reach, leaving renting as their only viable long-term option. In contrast, young adults in China have traditionally begun […]

US Supreme Court Rules Abortion Pill Mifepristone Can Continue to Be Accessed by Mail The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the abortion medication Mifepristone can continue to be distributed and accessed by mail, preserving current access rules while legal challenges continue in lower courts. The decision maintains the status quo for now, meaning […]

Trump Says China Wants Strait of Hormuz Reopened, Agrees to Buy US Oil US President Donald Trump has said that China wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened and has agreed to purchase oil from the United States following high-level talks between Washington and Beijing. Speaking ahead of Friday’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump […]

US waives visa bonds for World Cup ticket holders and teams in major travel easing move The United States has announced it will waive visa bond requirements for World Cup participants and select ticket holders, in a policy shift aimed at easing entry for fans and teams attending the tournament, according to the State Department. […]

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show FIFA has announced that global music icons Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop supergroup BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, marking a historic shift in the tournament’s entertainment tradition. The announcement was made via FIFA’s official Instagram […]

Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship who had previously tested “faintly positive” for hantavirus, has now tested negative and has been moved out of a Nebraska biocontainment unit, U.S. media. The development marks a significant shift in the monitoring of Kornfeld, an oncologist from Oregon who was initially placed in […]

US President Donald Trump has described recent high-level talks in Beijing as “extremely positive,” as both Washington and Beijing signal a cautious thaw in relations amid ongoing tensions over trade, technology and security. The comments came after Chinese President Xi Jinping said that US–China relations are the world’s “most important bilateral relationship,” stressing the need […]

A US-led blockade on oil shipments to Cuba has pushed the country into a deepening energy crisis, triggering blackouts of up to 20 to 22 hours a day in the capital, Havana, according to officials and reports. Cuban authorities say the island has been left with almost no diesel or fuel oil to keep its […]

A man involved in the overdose death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting his role in supplying the ketamine that led to the actor’s fatal overdose. Erik Fleming, a former licensed drug addiction counsellor, was sentenced in federal court in Los Angeles after previously pleading guilty […]

Relations between the world’s two biggest powers are facing another tense moment as senior officials from United States and China prepare for high-level talks dominated by trade tariffs, advanced technology rivalry, the conflict involving Iran, and growing concerns over Taiwan. The discussions come at a time when both countries are competing for economic and military […]

Man Jailed for Stealing Unreleased Beyoncé Music Hard Drives A man who broke into a car and stole hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé has been sentenced to prison, bringing an end to a high-profile theft case that shocked the music industry. The suspect, identified as Kelvin Evans, received a five-year sentence after pleading […]

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defence Plan Initially Priced at $175bn United States President Donald Trump’s proposed futuristic “Golden Dome” missile defence system was originally projected to cost about $175 billion £129.25 billion, highlighting the scale of one of the most ambitious military defence projects in modern American history. The planned defence shield is designed to […]

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed criminal charges against two shipping companies and a technical superintendent linked to the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a disaster that killed six construction workers and triggered massive economic disruption in the region. The indictment marks one of the most significant […]

Scotland’s First Baby Sloth Named After Sir David Attenborough Scotland’s first-ever baby sloth born at Edinburgh Zoo has been named “Atty” in honour of renowned natural historian Sir David Attenborough, celebrating his lifelong contribution to wildlife conservation and education. The newborn Linne’s two-toed sloth marks a historic milestone for the zoo and wildlife conservation efforts […]

Trump Calls Iran Counteroffer “Garbage” as US–Iran Talks Collapse and Oil Prices Hold Above $105 Optimism over a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran has collapsed after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal, describing it as “garbage,” amid rising tensions that have kept global oil markets on edge. The comments came […]

Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump A suspect accused of attempting to assassinate former United States President Donald Trump during an incident linked to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges, including attempted assassination and terrorism-related offences. The plea […]

U.S. to launch emergency repatriation flight for 17 Americans aboard MV Hondius amid deadly hantavirus outbreak The United States government has announced that it will organise a special repatriation flight for 17 American citizens aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed at least three […]

American Passengers From Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship, Including One Presumed Positive, Arrive in Nebraska for Evaluation A group of American passengers evacuated from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in the United States for medical evaluation, with health officials confirming that one passenger is presumed positive while another is showing symptoms. The […]

Breakthrough in Cold Case Murders Highlights Power of Modern DNA Technology A major breakthrough in a long-unsolved double murder investigation has underscored the growing role of modern DNA technology in solving cold cases that have remained open for decades. Investigators say the discovery and the eventual link between the two previously separate murder cases marked […]