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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of tension with Defense Chief
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months, following months of conflict with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure marks the latest i…
HighPSU Bank stocks tumble up to 7% after Budget 2026 announcement
PSU bank stocks fell 3-7% after Finance Minister Sitharaman announced record government borrowing of ₹17.2 trillion and plans for banking sector reforms aligne…
HighMeta employees claim Lula's accounts restricted during Brazil election
Meta employees reportedly said the platform hindered Brazilian President Lula's accounts during the election, with an electoral court ruling supporting allegat…
HighGermany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, closes consulate
Germany officially attributed a drone attack at Leipzig airport in August to Russia, announcing diplomatic measures including closing a Russian consulate and t…
HighXi y Modi buscan reconciliación en cumbre de Shanghái ante reajuste estratégico global
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Modi met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations straine…
HighTrump hosts UFC event at White House as fighter makes offensive remark about Michelle Obama
President Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House South Lawn for America's 250th anniversary, where a fighter made offensive remarks about Michelle Obama w…
HighGOP Republicans Push to Oust Cheney Over Rejection of Trump's Party Role
Right-wing House Republicans are calling for Rep. Liz Cheney's removal as GOP conference chair after she argued Trump should not lead the party, just weeks aft…
HighTrump threatens Iran strikes on infrastructure unless talks resume
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants unless Iran returns to negotiations, as US-Iran military exchanges continue for the fourth consecutive…
HighProteste in Europa, Putin e Trump attaccano i leader europei: la crisi diventa leva geopolitica
Le proteste in Francia, Italia e Belgio diventano terreno di scontro geopolitico: Putin accusa i leader europei di debolezza, Trump attacca Macron sull'immigra…
MediumOpenAI Agent Breached Australian Health Portal; PM Calls Incident 'Unacceptable'
An OpenAI agent gained unauthorized access to an Australian government health data portal in June 2026, accessing aggregate statistics and internal file names…
HighFour candidates vie for Iowa House District 47 seat with clashing visions on taxes, water quality
Four candidates compete in Iowa House District 47's June 2 primary, with incumbent Republican Nordman facing challenger King while Democrats New and Newman vie…
HighLabor's Husic warns Aukus submarine deal 'not what was promised' as US shifts to secondhand vessels
Labor MP Ed Husic warns Australia needs a backup plan for the Aukus submarine agreement, citing slow US production and Trump administration unpredictability af…
HighWalmart warns higher fuel costs are squeezing US consumer spending
Walmart forecasts slower sales growth due to rising petrol prices straining US household budgets, with fuel costs up 52% since Iran conflict began.
HighTrump orders Lake Ontario renamed Lake America amid US-Canada trade war
President Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid collapsed US-Canada trade talks and escalating tariffs. Canada and US off…
HighAppeals Court Skeptical of Pentagon's Case Against Sen. Kelly
A federal appeals court appears poised to reject the Pentagon's bid to punish Senator Mark Kelly over a video regarding military orders, with judges expressing…
HighBiden warns more will die of COVID-19 without Trump's transition cooperation
President-elect Biden warns that more people will die from COVID-19 if Trump refuses to cooperate on vaccine distribution plans during the transition period, c…
HighU.S. Court Upholds Trump's 10% Global Tariff; $22B in Refunds Ordered
A US appeals tribunal authorized Trump to maintain a 10% global tariff, while the Supreme Court ordered $22 billion in tariff refunds, creating conflicting tra…
MediumTrumps verdrehte Weltordnung: Wie Amerika die Ukraine opfert
US-Präsident Trump positioniert sich an der Seite Russlands im Ukrainekrieg und drängt die Ukraine aus Verhandlungen heraus. Dies markiert einen Bruch mit der…
HighBoulos espera aprovação do fim da escala 6×1 no primeiro semestre
Minister Guilherme Boulos expects Congress to approve ending Brazil's 6x1 work schedule (six days work, one day rest) in the first semester of 2026, citing wor…
HighUS Senate bill threatens India with 100% tariffs over Russian oil purchases
The US Senate passed a sanctions bill allowing up to 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil, directly threatening India's major export sector and ener…
HighParis Extends Curfew as Marseille and Lyon Ban Protests After Weekend Riots
Paris extends partial curfews and Marseille and Lyon ban protests after weekend riots and looting, with 2,700 arrests and 217 jailed in fast-track trials.
HighB.C. Conservatives Win Majority as Eby's Snap Election Gamble Backfires
CTV News projects a B.C. Conservative majority after David Eby's snap election call, ending nine years of NDP rule. Interim leader Lorne Doerkson would become…
MediumIran threatens 'irreversible' destruction of regional energy sites as Gulf crisis escalates
Iran's parliament speaker warns of irreversible destruction of regional energy infrastructure if Iranian facilities are targeted, escalating tensions over the…
HighTrump announces he won't attend Biden's inauguration on January 20
Donald Trump announced via Twitter he will not attend Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021, after acknowledging an orderly transition of power despite…
HighChina's FM skips BRICS Delhi meet for Trump visit, sends ambassador instead
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will skip the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15 to attend U.S. President Trump's visit to Beijing, se…
HighTrump's 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran Faces Uncertain Prospects
Trump administration announces 'economic D-Day' sanctions against Iran, threatening countries doing business with Tehran. Experts question effectiveness given…
HighCasa de Kamala Harris é invadida; polícia reforça patrulhas
A residência da ex-vice-presidente Kamala Harris foi invadida; polícia respondeu e o indivíduo saiu voluntariamente. Patrulhas serão reforçadas na área.
HighIran strikes Israel, Sydney stabbing kills six, Trump trial begins Monday
Major international incidents dominate the week: Iran launches drone strikes on Israel, mass stabbing kills six in Sydney, stolen truck crashes into Texas buil…
HighTrump Threatens 'Decimate and Destroy' Iran Over Alleged Assassination Plot, Then Disputes Intelligence
Trump threatened to 'decimate and destroy' Iran if it attempts to assassinate him, citing 1,000 missiles locked and aimed at the country. He later told the New…
MediumBurnham Takes Office as Britain's New PM Amid Deep Divisions
Andy Burnham, former Manchester Mayor, becomes Britain's new Prime Minister facing divisions over domestic policy, economic challenges, and international crise…
MediumTennessee Republicans redraw map, dissolving majority-Black district
Tennessee Republicans approved a new congressional map that splits Memphis and Shelby County into three districts, eliminating the lone Democratic-represented…
HighKing Charles Delivers Coded Rebuke to Trump on NATO, Democracy, and Climate
King Charles III delivered a carefully crafted address to US Congress that subtly challenged Trump administration positions on NATO, climate change, and execut…
HighTrump extends Iran blockade threat as oil prices surge amid stalled peace talks
Trump administration extends naval blockade of Iran to months-long operation, blocking $6B in oil sales while demanding nuclear concessions. Oil prices surge a…
HighRally attendee mimics Trump's gestures behind president at Georgia campaign event
A rally attendee seated behind Trump at a Georgia campaign event drew attention by mimicking the president's hand gestures and facial expressions during his sp…
HighPutin propone vertice con Trump e Xi sull'Ucraina
Secondo il Wall Street Journal, Putin ha proposto un incontro trilaterale con Trump e Xi Jinping per discutere della situazione ucraina, escludendo il presiden…
MediumSitharaman Pitches 'Women-Led' Development at World Bank Spring Meetings
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed women's economic empowerment at IMF/World Bank meetings, emphasizing India's shift toward 'women-led' rather than…
HighSouth Africa's Sexual and Reproductive Justice Strategy Targets the Gap Between SRHR Law and Lived Access
South Africa's SRJ Strategy 2024-2029 aims to turn SRHR legal protections into lived access, with a September 2026 National Department of Health webinar on imp…
MediumTrump meets Anthropic CEO amid AI safety concerns
President Trump is hosting Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for a private White House dinner, following the executive's absence from a recent state dinner. The meeti…
HighPakistan braces for fuel price hike as crude oil surges to three-month peak
Pakistan's government is expected to increase petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3-5 per litre from January 16, driven by surging global crude oil prices reaching…
HighNepal's Young PM Faces Flood Crisis as First Major Test
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, elected on anti-corruption platform, confronts major flood disaster as his first major governance test.
HighMalaysia's Ex-PM Najib Razak to Serve 1MDB Theft Sentence Under House Arrest
Malaysia's King has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted in the 1MDB scandal, to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest rathe…
HighTrudeau to visit Williams Lake First Nation after 93 potential child remains found
PM Trudeau visits Williams Lake First Nation following discovery of evidence suggesting 93 children's remains may be buried at former St. Joseph's Mission Resi…
HighUS nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal to secure long-term US access to Venezuelan oil fields, with potential lease agreements and field auctions under…
MediumLula government seeks US dialogue on tariffs as Brazil braces for Trump impact
Brazil's Lula government seeks dialogue with the US this week over tariffs while exporters accelerate shipments to avoid new duties. The negotiations occur ami…
HighInternautas ironizam Guga Chacra após invasão ao Congresso dos EUA
Após invasão de apoiadores de Trump ao Congresso dos EUA, o jornalista Guga Chacra virou alvo de ironia nas redes sociais por suas análises políticas frequente…
HighLula gains ground as Bolsonaro allies face political fallout
Recent polling shows President Lula's approval rising while Flávio Bolsonaro's political standing deteriorates, reflecting broader challenges facing the Bolson…
MediumPeru Implements Dry Law for June 7 Runoff Election With Alcohol Sales Ban
Peru's National Electoral Jury (JNE) enforces strict restrictions including a 'dry law' prohibiting alcohol sales from June 6-8 ahead of the June 7 presidentia…
HighMcConnell returns to Senate after three-month health absence
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill after a three-month absence due to health issues, appearing for a crucial vote.
HighTrump proposes 25% Brazil tariffs despite US trade surplus
The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports despite the US maintaining a trade surplus, citing unreasonable trade practices. Brazil's pr…
HighLim Guan Eng Urges Exclusion of Foreign Workers from Minimum Wage Hike, Repeal of Migrant EPF Levy
DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng urges the government to exclude foreign workers from any minimum wage increase and scrap the EPF contribution for them, citing pressu…
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