Congress has approved President Trump's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal spending, impacting public broadcasters like PBS and NPR, along with foreign aid programs. The House passed the bill with a narrow 216-213 margin, while the Senate approved it 51-48, with some Republicans dissenting over concerns about congressional power. Trump hailed the cuts as a victory, while Republican leaders framed it as a step toward fiscal responsibility.
Rezgar Beigzadeh Babamiri was tortured and sentenced to death after aiding injured protesters.
China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao said the country has a “plentiful” toolbox to avoid an economic slump, despite a “very severe and complex” situation. He warned US efforts to decouple supply chains would fail, as such act ...more
Manchester United set to sign Bryan Mbeumo as Brentford accept £65m bid for Cameroon winger.
The British and Irish Lions are heavy favourites to win the Test series but can master tactician Joe Schmidt find a chink in their armoury?
Thai police this week arrested a woman accused of bedding at least 11 monks in violation of their vows of celibacy, before blackmailing them with thousands of secretly taken photos of their trysts
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were friends for a long time- sharing parties and flights. Their fallout and what followed, continues to raise questions.
Russia has called Trump’s decision to ramp up arms shipments to Ukraine as a signal to Kyiv to abandon peace effortsTrump on Monday (July 14) announced a toughened stance against Russia over its war in Ukraine, setting out the ceasefi ...more
Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon, an undocumented immigrant, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fake kidnapping to solicit funds and falsely accuse federal law enforcement. Calderon and accomplices staged an abduction, claimin ...more
Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host, is nearing confirmation as the top federal prosecutor for Washington D.C., after the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced her nomination. Democrats boycotted the vote, citing concerns about her cl ...more
Why is Japan cracking down on foreigners just as it needs them most? A new task force, rising frustration and an election-year dilemma- explained.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva slammed Trump’s 50% tariff threat as “unacceptable blackmail,” rejecting US pressure and vowing not to take orders from a "gringo." Lula condemned the move as a serious attack on Brazil’s sovere ...more
One of the most-wanted terrorists, Masood Azhar, was seen in the PoK region, which is over 1,000 kilometres away from Bahawalpur, JEM's known base. The Jaish Chief was reportedly involved in several major terrorist incidents in the country, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2019 Pulwama attack.
Thai police say at least 11 monks were involved, all of whom have now been stripped of their robes
The UAE will shift to a tiered excise tax on sugary drinks from 2026, linking tax rates to sugar content per 100ml. Replacing the current flat 50% rate, the move aims to reduce sugar intake, promote healthier choices, and support public ...more
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind Daniel Dubois' first meeting with Oleksandr Usyk and what he has been doing to prepare for the rematch on Saturday.
North Korea barred foreign tourists from the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone after welcoming its first Russian visitors.
CBS will end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May 2026, citing financial reasons. This follows a $16 million lawsuit settlement with Donald Trump.
Pakistan has extended the closure of Rahim Yar Khan airbase runway till August 6 due to damage from India's missile strikes during Operation Sindoor.
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