U.S. immigration agency plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly preparing to provide immigration enforcement officers with gloves capable of delivering painful electrical shocks during field operations, a move that has sparked debate over the use of force and law-enforcement equipment. According to the reported procurement plans, U.S. Immigration......

Trump says US will maintain “total control” of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz and intends to maintain that position, issuing a forceful statement as tensions with Iran remain high. In a message published on his Truth Social account, Trump portrayed the US naval presence around the strategic waterway......

Christopher Deutsch assumes the role of U.S. Consul General in Casablanca

The American diplomatic representation in Morocco welcomes a new leader in Casablanca. Christopher Deutsch has just taken office as the U.S. Consul General in the Kingdom's economic capital, tasked with strengthening a bilateral relationship that Washington presents as one of its oldest alliances. Appointed under the authority of the U.S.......

Elon Musk sparks debate with question about the price of buying Britain

Elon Musk has once again sparked widespread discussion on social media after asking how much it would cost to buy the United Kingdom, in a comment that quickly attracted attention from users on X. The remark came in response to a satirical article published by The Babylon Bee suggesting that the billionaire could purchase Britain in an effort......

WHO raises concerns over Trump’s new vaccine recommendations and calls for science-based policy

The World Health Organization has raised concerns over new vaccine recommendations issued by US President Donald Trump, warning that vaccination policy should be guided by independent scientific evidence rather than political considerations. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus voiced the organization's concerns on Wednesday,......

Marco Rubio says Trump would reveal evidence of extraterrestrial life

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has addressed renewed public speculation about possible evidence of extraterrestrial life, saying that if the current administration possessed credible information proving the existence of alien beings, President Donald Trump would likely make it public. Speaking during a podcast with Katie Miller, Rubio......

Trump leaves door open to national emergency over election security

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that he could consider declaring a national emergency related to election security if the Senate fails to advance legislation requiring additional voter eligibility safeguards ahead of the November midterm elections. The possibility emerged during an interview with conservative commentator Wayne Root,......

Asian markets watch oil climb as Iran-US deadlock keeps Hormuz tensions high

Oil prices continued to rise in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors assessed the prospect of a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz amid an unresolved standoff between Iran and the United States. The strategic waterway has become a major source of uncertainty for energy markets. With no clear path toward reopening the passage, traders......

Google Gemini surpasses one billion monthly users as search integration fuels rapid growth

Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence assistant has crossed the milestone of one billion monthly users, giving the technology giant a significant boost as competition intensifies among the world’s leading AI developers. Google chief executive Sundar Pichai announced the figure on Tuesday, describing Gemini as the fastest-growing......

Microsoft raises Windows licensing costs as computer prices face new pressure

Computer buyers are facing another potential increase in the cost of new devices as Microsoft reportedly raises the licensing fees that manufacturers pay for Windows. The move comes at a time when the global PC industry is already dealing with higher prices for memory, processors and other components linked in part to strong demand for artificial......

Rod Stewart cancels upcoming tour dates after heart procedure

Rod Stewart is taking a temporary break from the stage after undergoing a medical procedure involving the placement of a coronary stent, forcing the British singer to cancel a series of upcoming concerts. The 81-year-old performer said he was recovering well but would need approximately four weeks away from live performances. The announcement......

Morocco advances military transport fleet modernization with second C-130H sent to Texas

A second C-130H aircraft belonging to the Royal Moroccan Air Force has arrived in Waco, Texas, as part of a multi-year program aimed at modernizing Morocco’s military transport fleet and strengthening its operational readiness. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance and modernization work at a facility operated by L3Harris Technologies.......

AI startup Manus to resume independent operations after Meta deal unravels

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus is preparing to return to independent operations after the unwinding of a proposed deal with Meta, highlighting the growing geopolitical and regulatory pressures surrounding investments in China's most advanced technology companies. The company said Tuesday that its separation from the U.S.......

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