‘When do I blow entire nation up?’ Trump’s ultimatum after Iran warns of ‘decisive war’

‘When do I blow entire nation up?' Trump's ultimatum after Iran warns of 'decisive war'

“My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They had better behave”, Trump said (Photo: AP). US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that he has arrived at a critical turning point in the conflict with Iran, stating that serious consequences would follow if Tehran does not change course.Speaking in … Read more

‘Within his rights’: Trump’s UN envoy defends ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from White House

‘Within his rights’: Trump’s UN envoy defends ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from White House

Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House, arguing that the president has the right to restrict access to government facilities … Read more

If employers lay off Americans and choose H-1B workers what happens next? Trump’s new order puts US firms under scrutiny

Trump order links US job cuts to H-1B scrutiny. (REUTERS)

Employers sponsoring H-1B workers will face closer scrutiny if they have recently laid off American workers or are planning job cuts that could affect similarly situated US employees under a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Trump order links US job cuts to H-1B scrutiny. (REUTERS) The order directs the Departments of Labor, … Read more

ICE to remain without Senate-confirmed chief after White House withdraws Trump’s pick

ICE to remain without Senate-confirmed chief after White House withdraws Trump’s pick

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed director.The withdrawal was announced in a brief notice on Thursday, which did not give a reason for the decision. … Read more

Seven Republicans join Democrats to limit Trump’s Iran war powers: Who are they?

The House passed a resolution limiting President Trump's military authority in Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats in the vote. (Getty Images via AFP)

Seven House Republicans expressed disapproval of President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran on Tuesday, aligning with Democratic colleagues to advance a resolution designed to constrain the executive’s authority over military engagement. The House passed a resolution limiting President Trump’s military authority in Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats in the vote. (Getty Images via … Read more

Will Trump’s crypto bill become law despite opposition from Democrats and banks?

Trump-backed crypto bill faces Senate vote amid opposition from Democrats and banks. (AFP)

The Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote on Tuesday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, also known as the Clarity Act. The bill is one of the biggest efforts yet to create a clear set of rules for the cryptocurrency industry in the US. Trump-backed crypto bill faces Senate vote amid opposition … Read more

Israel is planning to surround prisons with crocodile-filled moats inspired by Trump’s Alligator Alcatraz; now people are debating wildlife protection and land use

Israel is planning to surround prisons with crocodile-filled moats inspired by Trump's Alligator Alcatraz; now people are debating wildlife protection and land use

A proposal to use crocodile-filled moats around Israeli prison facilities has brought an unusual environmental question into focus: what happens when wildlife conservation, security and land management intersect? The plan, which was first proposed in December 2025 by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, involves using crocodiles around maximum-security prison wings. The idea was reportedly … Read more

Trump’s Green Card rule challenged by a coalition of states and local governments who call new policy ‘catastrophic’

Trump's Green Card rule challenged by a coalition of states and local governments who call new policy 'catastrophic'

Trump’s new Green Card rule, scheduled to come into effect from September 18, has been legally challenged by a coalition of states and local governments. A new Green Card rule is scheduled to come into effect on September 18, in which an officer can deny a Green Card to an applicant if they can potentially … Read more

Generous gift from a dear friend: Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law breaks silence on oligarch funding her wedding; says there is no mystery, no conspiracy

Generous gift from a dear friend: Donald Trump's daughter-in-law breaks silence on oligarch funding her wedding; says there is no mystery, no conspiracy

Donald Trump Jr’s wife Bettina issued a statement on ProPublica report that their Bahamas wedding was funded by a Russian oligarch. After ProPublica reported that Donald Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding with Bettina Anderson was funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, Bettina put out a long post on Instagram clearing the air. She said there is … Read more

Mike Johnson won’t guarantee Trump’s $5,000 checks — Will Americans get the money?

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about Trump's $5,000 payment plan and Congress approval. (Bloomberg)

House Speaker Mike Johnson did not promise that Americans would actually receive the $5,000 payments announced by President Donald Trump. Johnson was asked about the payments during NBC News’ Meet the Press on Sunday. US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about Trump’s $5,000 payment plan and Congress approval. (Bloomberg) Moderator Kristen Welker asked whether Americans … Read more