In a significant expansion of the historic White House grounds, President Donald Trump has greenlit the construction of a new $200 million ballroom — a long-envisioned addition that will transform the way formal events are hosted at the presidential residence. The project, expected to begin this September, will be funded entirely through private donations from…
New Delhi — Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday echoed U.S. President Donald Trump’s damning assessment of the Indian economy, calling it “dead” and blaming the Modi government’s policies for what he described as an economic collapse engineered to benefit corporate interests. Speaking to reporters, Gandhi responded to…
Burkina Faso — In a concerning development amid ongoing regional instability, a militant linked to Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) was spotted in Burkina Faso armed with a Type 87 automatic grenade launcher mounted on a motorcycle. The sighting has sparked fresh fears over the evolving tactics and growing firepower of extremist groups operating…
Speaking to reporters ahead of a scheduled meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump delivered a pointed message to European leaders, warning of the continent’s shifting trajectory and urging decisive action to preserve its future. “Europe is a very different place than it was five years ago,” Trump said during a press…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has stirred international controversy with a bold comparison between Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and the United States’ actions during World War II. In a recent statement, Graham said Israel intends to “take Gaza down like we did in Tokyo and Berlin,” referencing the devastating Allied bombings that played a pivotal…
A federal judge in the United States has denied a request by the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision, issued on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg, marks a significant development in the ongoing effort to bring further transparency to…
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that the United States does not wish to be drawn further into the ongoing war in Ukraine, signaling a cautious approach as the conflict stretches into its third year. Speaking amid growing debate in Washington over the scope of U.S. support for Kyiv, Johnson emphasized that while the…
Tension flared at the National Assembly complex as security personnel prevented suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the premises, despite her insistence that a recent court judgment supports her return to legislative duties. All entry points to the assembly were locked down by security operatives ahead of the Senate’s resumed plenary session, effectively barring the…
After a six-year silence, the Hasm Movement—widely regarded as the armed wing of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood—has reemerged with a new video message, raising fresh concerns about national security in Egypt. The video marks the group’s first public appearance since 2019 and includes a direct threat to resume operations if Egyptian authorities do not release…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong warning against excessive dependence on foreign imports, arguing that such a strategy could ultimately undermine the country’s global competitiveness and sovereignty. Speaking at a recent economic forum, Putin emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic production across key industries, insisting that relying too heavily on goods and technologies…
