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US Accepts Qatari Gift of Boeing 747 for Air Force One Fleet
The United States has accepted a Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar as a gift to potentially join the Air Force One fleet. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the acceptance, stating, “The secretary of defense has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.” The plane, valued at approximately […]
US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs by 115% for 90 Days
The United States and China have reached a deal to significantly cut import tariffs on each other’s goods for a 90-day period, reducing levies by up to 115%. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the agreement after two days of high-stakes negotiations in Geneva, aimed at diffusing escalating economic tensions that have impacted global trade […]
Trump Administration Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus
The US administration, led by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, is exploring the possibility of suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental right that allows individuals to challenge their detention in court. Miller claims this move is contingent upon the courts’ willingness to “do the right thing”. He describes habeas corpus as a “privilege” […]
India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, effective 17:00 local time (12:30 BST). The agreement comes after days of cross-border strikes and escalating tensions between the two nations. Developments Leading to Ceasefire Reactions to the Ceasefire Post-Ceasefire Developments
Trump to Announce Trade Deal with UK on Thursday
US President Donald Trump is set to announce a trade agreement with the UK on Thursday, which could have implications for his tariffs assault. According to reports, the agreement would be the first such trade agreement since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners. A Downing Street spokeswoman said, “Talks on a deal between […]
US Expels South African Ambassador For Hating Trump
The United States has taken the rare step of expelling South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, after accusing him of “hating” America and President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Rasool is “no longer welcome” in the US, citing his criticism of Trump’s policies. Rubio described Rasool as “a race-baiting politician who hates […]
Woman arrested for holding stepson captive for 20 years
A woman in the U.S. has been arrested, for allegedly holding her stepson captive for 20 years. A woman in the United States, has been arrested on charges of allegedly holding her stepson captive. For nearly 20 years in a confined space within her home. Authorities reported that the 40-year-old man had been trapped in […]
US TO BECOME CRYPTO CAPITAL AS TRUMP NAMES UNVEILS AMBITIOUS PLAN FOR NATIONAL CRYPTO RESERVE
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to create a US crypto strategic reserve, naming five digital assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Trump announced the plan on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that a presidential working group has been directed to advance the creation of the reserve. The initiative aims […]