Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of practicing politics in the name of religion, undermining democratic institutions, and using central agencies against opponents. He urged regional parties to support Rahul Gandhi against PM Modi.
The Texas Republican Party convention in Houston featured Governor Greg Abbott's address, discussions on abortion policy, and an unusual appearance by an elephant. While the World Cup is hosted nearby, most delegates viewed it as irrelevant, focusing instead on conservative agenda and party unity.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has cancelled scheduled strikes on Iran, claiming a peace agreement is imminent and approved by Iranian leadership and allies. This comes amid ongoing exchanges of fire and despite Iranian news agency Tasnim urging dismissal of Trump's claims.
Donald Trump threatened to seize Iran's oil and gas infrastructure, including Kharg Island, and launch further strikes. The US and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, despite a nominal ceasefire, with both sides accusing the other of violations. Talks on a preliminary deal are ongoing.
Jared Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners, is backing a €1.4 billion luxury resort project on Sazan Island, Albania, sparking nationwide protests. Environmental groups and locals oppose the deal, citing ecosystem threats and lack of transparency.
Jared Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners, is backing a €1.4 billion luxury resort project on Sazan Island, Albania, sparking nationwide protests over environmental concerns and lack of transparency. The deal involves hotels, villas, and a marina.
Jared Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners, is backing a €1.4 billion luxury resort project on Sazan Island, Albania, sparking nationwide protests over environmental concerns and lack of transparency.
Jared Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners, is backing a €1.4 billion luxury resort project on Sazan Island, Albania, sparking nationwide protests over environmental concerns and lack of transparency.
Donald Trump's conflicting statements on the US-Iran war, oscillating between claims of victory and imminent peace deals, have eroded trust and highlighted the administration's inability to translate military superiority into political acquiescence.
Donald Trump's conflicting statements on the US-Iran war, oscillating between claims of victory and imminent peace deals, have eroded trust in his declarations, even as the conflict continues with incidents like a downed US helicopter and Iranian missile strikes.
Senate Republicans narrowly defeated a Democratic attempt to block Donald Trump's proposed $1.8bn fund for allies. The amendment failed 49-50, with three Republicans joining Democrats. The fund, intended for those connected to the January 6 insurrection, has caused internal party division.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies on department priorities amid questions about Trump's IRS audit immunity. Ex-adviser John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified info. American Airlines suspends summer routes due to fuel costs. Supreme Court sides with Trump admin on telecom regulation.
US Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) loses primary after 7 terms, attributed to his defiance of the Israel lobby and opposition to Trump, highlighting the lobby's significant influence in US politics.
Michelle Obama's speaking tour in Melbourne faced questions over high ticket prices ($195-$895) amid a cost-of-living crisis. Despite empty seats, Obama delivered sharp remarks on politics and happiness, emphasizing inner worth over wealth.
Donald Trump may drop his $10bn lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7bn fund to compensate individuals he claims were targeted by the Biden administration, including January 6 rioters. The fund would reportedly be channeled through the Treasury Department's Judgment Fund.
But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.
A New Hampshire lawmaker's failed attempt to introduce Holocaust denial into public school curriculum, alongside a convicted German Holocaust denier, exposes a disturbing rise in antisemitic extremism within the American political mainstream.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a state visit to Washington, a city still affected by a weekend shooting. The meeting between Charles and Trump was held off-camera after the White House agreed to avoid public upbraiding. UK ministers hope the visit will help repair relations strained by Prime Minister Keir Starmer's and Chancellor Rachel Reeves's criticism of the Iran war, with Trump threatening retaliation.
British officials push for White House meeting to be held privately, wary of repeat of scenes involving Ukraine leaderUS politics live – latest updatesKing Charles will be spared the potential humiliation of being upbraided in public by Donald Trump this week after the White House agreed that any meeting between the two men should be held off camera.British officials have pushed for the Oval Office meeting between the monarch and the US president to be held off camera for fear of a repeat of the scenes when Trump berated the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in front of the world’s press. Continue reading...
King Charles's security is being reviewed before his state visit to the US this week after a gunman attempted to storm the White House correspondents' dinner where Donald Trump was present. The 31-year-old suspect, Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was arrested. Nobody was killed though one Secret Service officer was shot. The king will visit Virginia, New York and Washington DC from Monday for the 250th anniversary of US independence.
King Charles's security is being reviewed before his state visit to the US this week after a gunman attempted to storm the White House correspondents' dinner where Donald Trump was present. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was arrested after allegedly carrying a shotgun and handgun. One Secret Service officer was shot but not killed. The king will visit Virginia, New York and Washington DC from Monday for the 250th anniversary of US independence, with security discussions taking place between UK and US teams.
Trump administration launches online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this yearSign up for the Breaking News US emailHere is a first look at the portal set up to process refunds for businesses who paid billions in Trump tariffs. This is part of the newly created Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool, in order to streamline the refund process.US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) estimates that businesses are owed about $166bn in tariff refunds, after the supreme court invalidated Donald Trump’s levies under the Internation Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Continue reading...
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