Secret Syrian-Israeli talks in Paris aim to ease regional tensions

A confidential meeting between Syrian and Israeli officials took place recently in Paris, with the goal of easing tensions following a spike in violence in southern Syria. According to a Syrian diplomatic source, the talks, mediated by the United States, focused on security concerns and preventing further......

UNRWA chief calls Gaza aid airdrops “ineffective” amid worsening crisis

The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has condemned the resumed humanitarian airdrops over Gaza as an “ineffective” response to the deepening humanitarian crisis gripping the territory. “Airdrops will not stop the worsening famine. They are expensive, ineffective,......

NASA to cut workforce by 20% under Trump’s federal downsizing plan

NASA is set to lose nearly 3,900 employees as part of former President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce, even as he prioritizes ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars. In an official statement, the U.S. space agency confirmed that around 3,000 employees participated in the......

Protests erupt in Scotland as Trump golfs at Turnberry amid tight security

Edinburgh, July 26, 2025 – Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Edinburgh and Aberdeen on Saturday to protest the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, who spent the morning golfing at his Turnberry resort under heavy police surveillance. Accompanied by his son Eric and braving the......

Off-duty FDNY firefighter dies in motorcycle crash on FDR Drive

An off-duty FDNY firefighter lost his life early Thursday morning in a tragic motorcycle accident on Manhattan's FDR Drive. The firefighter, identified as 31-year-old Matthew Goicochea, was thrown from his motorcycle and fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, according to police. Fatal......

Bronx woman tortured and killed in brutal crime; boyfriend and his mother implicated

A 21-year-old Bronx woman endured unimaginable torment before her tragic death, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend and his mother. Police revealed on Thursday that Princesa Incarnacion-Soto was held captive in a Bronx apartment for over a week, where she suffered prolonged abuse, including being......

US deportation deal with Eswatini sparks outrage over alleged human rights violations

Civil society groups and political opposition in Eswatini have strongly condemned a controversial agreement with the United States that led to the transfer of five foreign nationals—convicted of serious crimes—from American custody to Eswatini. Critics have labeled the deal as “human......

Columbia University reaches $221 million settlement under Trump administration pressure

Columbia University announced on Wednesday a $221 million settlement with the U.S. federal government to halt investigations led by the Trump administration. These investigations targeted several academic institutions, accusing them of allowing anti-Israel protests in the wake of the ongoing Gaza conflict. The......

US imposes new sanctions on Houthi-linked oil smuggling network

The United States announced new sanctions on Tuesday targeting what it described as a major oil smuggling and sanctions evasion network supporting Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The network allegedly operates between Yemen and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), generating millions in illicit revenue......

Obama responds to Trump’s "treason" accusations: “Absurd and outrageous statements”

In a rare public response, former U.S. President Barack Obama has rebuffed recent accusations made by Donald Trump, who claimed that Obama attempted to "steal" the 2016 presidential election. The former president’s spokesperson, Patrick Rodenbush, issued a strong statement on Wednesday,......

Man charged for planting explosives on New York subway tracks and rooftops

 A 55-year-old man has been formally charged with placing at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in various locations across New York City, including subway tracks and residential rooftops in Manhattan, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Michael......

Bessent: No reason for fed chair powell to resign amid political pressure

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that there is currently no reason for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign, despite growing political pressure and criticism from President Donald Trump. “There is nothing at this time that suggests he should step down,” Bessent......

Bolsonaro faces potential jail time over defiant public remarks

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro may face immediate imprisonment after allegedly violating a court order banning him from using social media. The warning was issued Monday by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who accused Bolsonaro of breaching restrictions imposed in the context of......

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