Supreme Court Extends Pause on Full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Payments as Government Shutdown Nears Resolution
33 days agoThe Supreme Court of the United States has extended its administrative stay on a lower‑court order mandating full funding of the SNAP food‑aid program, keeping partial pay....
Veteran Cancer‑Scientist Dr. Richard Pazdur Named Director of FDA’s Drug Review Center
33 days agoThe U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has appointed longtime oncology regulator Richard Pazdur to lead its largest division, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (C....
UK Government Defends BBC as Critics Circle and Trump Threatens $1 Billion Lawsuit
33 days agoThe UK government publicly backed the BBC amid mounting criticism of editorial practices, while former U.S. President Donald Trump demanded a $1 billion retraction and apolo....
Vatican Probes Swiss Guard Over Alleged Antisemitic Incident in St Peter’s Square
34 days agoThe Vatican has launched an investigation into a Swiss Guard member accused of involvement in an antisemitic incident at St Peter’s Square, reaffirming its zero-tolerance st....
President Trump Says US Has a “Fantastic Relationship” with PM Modi
34 days agoPresident Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the US-India relationship stronger than ever during his recent remarks.
Japan and China Exchange Barbs After PM Takaichi’s Remarks Over Taiwan
34 days agoJapan’s PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments backing Taiwan sparked a sharp response from China, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
2 Dead After Small Plane on Hurricane Relief Mission to Jamaica Crashes in Florida Neighborhood
34 days agoA small plane carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica crashed in a Florida neighborhood, killing two people. Investigators are probing the cause of the accident as emerg....
China Imposes New Restrictions on Chemical Exports After Striking Deal With Trump on Fentanyl Tariffs
34 days agoChina has announced strict new controls on chemical exports following a recent trade deal with Donald Trump’s administration aimed at curbing the fentanyl crisis. The move m....
Canadian-Hungarian-British Author David Szalay Wins 2025 Booker Prize for His Acclaimed Novel ‘Flesh’
34 days agoDavid Szalay, the Canadian-Hungarian-British novelist, has won the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction for his powerful novel “Flesh.” The book explores themes of identity, mora....
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide If States Can Count Late-Arriving Mail Ballots, a Key Trump Target
34 days agoThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on whether states can count late-arriving mail ballots, a major issue pushed by Donald Trump and his allies ahead of the 2025 election cy....
Senate Nears Passage of Bill to Reopen U.S. Government, House Vote Expected Next
34 days agoThe U.S. Senate is close to passing a key bipartisan bill to reopen the government after weeks of partial shutdown. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for a cr....
Historic White House Summit: Trump Hosts Syrian Leader Al‑Sharaa to Signal U.S.–Syria Rapprochement
34 days agoIn a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad al‑Sharaa at the White House — the first visit by a Syrian head of state....
David Szalay’s Flesh Wins 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction
34 days agoCanadian‑Hungarian‑British author David Szalay has been awarded the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel Flesh, praised for its spare prose and depiction of mascu....
Typhoon Fung-wong Moves Away from Philippines, Leaving 2 Dead and 1.4 Million Displaced
35 days agoTyphoon Fung-wong has passed through the Philippines, leaving behind devastating effects. At least 2 people have died, and 1.4 million have been displaced by the storm’s fie....
Salman Rushdie to Receive Dayton Peace Prize Lifetime Achievement Award
35 days agoRenowned author Salman Rushdie will be honoured with the Dayton Peace Prize for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing his enduring commitment to freedom of expression and the powe....
Pakistan Navy Chief Visits Dhaka to Strengthen Defence Cooperation with Bangladesh
35 days agoPakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on an official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral defence and maritime cooperation. The visit includes ....
South Africa Slams Trump’s G20 Boycott as ‘Imperialist Move’
35 days agoSouth Africa has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg, calling it an “imperialist” act tha....
Israel Confirms Receiving Remains of Soldier Killed in 2014 Gaza Conflict
35 days agoIsrael has confirmed the return of the remains of a soldier who was killed during the 2014 Gaza war. The transfer was coordinated through international mediators, marking a ra....
US Airlines Cancel Over 2,000 Flights in a Day Amid Worsening Shutdown Impact
35 days agoFor the first time since the government shutdown cuts began, daily flight cancellations in the U.S. have crossed 2,000. Staffing shortages and halted operations at key airport....
Trump Booed as First Sitting US President to Attend Regular-Season NFL Game Since 1978
35 days agoDonald Trump faced loud boos from sections of the crowd as he became the first sitting U.S. president since Jimmy Carter in 1978 to attend a regular-season NFL game. The momen....
Senate Nears Possible Government Shutdown Deal Amid Uncertain Outcome
35 days agoThe U.S. Senate is moving closer to a potential deal to avert a government shutdown, but divisions between Republicans and Democrats leave the outcome uncertain. Negotiations ....
BBC Director Resigns Amid Backlash Over Editing of Donald Trump’s Speech
35 days agoA senior BBC director has resigned following criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of Donald Trump’s speech. The controversy has sparked debate over media bias and editor....
US Airlines Cancel Over 2,000 Flights as Shutdown Cuts Deepen
35 days agoFor the first time since the government shutdown began, daily flight cancellations in the US have crossed 2,000. The ongoing air traffic controller shortage and budget cuts co....
Typhoon Kalmaegi Batters Vietnam as Philippines Braces for Another Powerful Storm
37 days agoTyphoon Kalmaegi has caused heavy rainfall and flooding across Vietnam, disrupting transport and power supplies, while the Philippines prepares for another incoming storm. Aut....
US Government Shutdown Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations at Major Airports — What You Need to Know
37 days agoHundreds of flights across major US airports have been canceled or delayed as the ongoing government shutdown disrupts FAA operations. Airlines warn of further schedule cuts i....