Jimmy Kimmel Returns to TV, Claps Back at Trump Critics Without an Apology

In his highly anticipated return to late-night television, Jimmy Kimmel addressed the controversy surrounding his recent remarks after the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk—but stopped short of issuing an apology. Kimmel, who had been briefly suspended by Disney following the backlash, opened his comeback show on Tuesday with a mix of reflection and defiance….

Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Hong Kong and Taiwan, Leaves 14 Dead in Floods

Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest tropical cyclone recorded globally this year, unleashed its fury on Wednesday, bringing widespread destruction across parts of Hong Kong and Taiwan. In Hong Kong, hurricane-force winds and relentless rainfall pounded the city, sending towering waves crashing onto the eastern and southern shoreline. Roads near residential neighborhoods were submerged, while emergency…

Trump Urges NATO to Shoot Down Russian Aircraft Violating Alliance Airspace

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that NATO countries should be prepared to shoot down Russian aircraft if they violate allied airspace, escalating tensions as the war in Ukraine threatens to spill further into Europe. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump…

Hong Kong Shut Down Ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa, the World’s Strongest Storm of 2025

Hong Kong came to a standstill on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful tropical cyclone of the year, approached the region with devastating force. Authorities issued strong warnings, urging residents to stay indoors, while airlines announced the suspension of most passenger flights until Thursday. Panic buying swept across the city as supermarkets were…

Macron: Recognizing Palestinian State Is Key to Isolating Hamas

French President Emmanuel Macron has sharpened his criticism of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, arguing that the recognition of a Palestinian state would be the most effective way to isolate Hamas. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 12, Macron said that acknowledging Palestinian statehood was essential to separating the wider Palestinian cause from Hamas’s…

Charlie Kirk Memorial: Trump Lightens Somber Mood Funeral With Dance Next to Widow Erica Kirk

U.S. President Donald Trump paid tribute to slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an emotional memorial service held Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event, organized by Kirk’s youth advocacy group Turning Point USA, drew tens of thousands of supporters, many clad in red, white, and blue, to honor the conservative leader’s…