After hours of gridlock, Senate Republicans have successfully pushed through Donald Trump’s substantial tax and spending bill, marking a significant milestone in the legislative process. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act received a tie-breaking vote from Vice-President JD Vance after over 24 hours of spirited debate. The legislation now returns to the House of Representatives,...
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UN nuclear watchdog leader warns that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within a matter of months.
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog has stated that the recent US strikes on Iran did not completely cripple its nuclear program, indicating that Tehran could resume uranium enrichment within months. This counters President Trump’s assertion that the US had significantly delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions for years. Rafael Grossi’s remarks align with early assessments...
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Israel has issued evacuation orders for residents in northern Gaza as Trump advocates for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
Israel has issued an evacuation order for Palestinians in certain northern Gaza areas in anticipation of heightened military operations, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a ceasefire agreement. Residents in neighborhoods across Gaza City and Jabalia have been instructed to head south towards the coastal region of al-Mawasi as Israeli military actions...
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Iran may begin enriching uranium for nuclear weapons within a matter of months, according to the UN nuclear chief.
Iran has the capability to resume uranium enrichment for nuclear weapon potential “in a matter of months,” according to Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). His comments follow recent US airstrikes on three Iranian sites, which caused significant but “not total” damage, countering former President Donald Trump’s assertion that Iran’s...
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Tens of thousands of protesters at Hostages Square call for an end to the Gaza war
CNN‘s Nic Robertson reports from Tel Aviv where tens of thousands of anti-war protesters packed Hostages Square to call for an end to the Gaza war and the return of the remaining hostages.
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Senate Republicans push forward with Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ but the outcome of the final vote remains uncertain.
Senate Republicans have narrowly advanced a significant budget bill that plays a crucial role in President Donald Trump’s agenda for a potential second term, aiming to meet a self-imposed deadline of July 4. In a tight 51-49 vote, primarily along party lines, the Senate has agreed to begin debate on the legislation, marking an important...
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DR Congo and Rwanda have officially signed a long-anticipated peace agreement in Washington.
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a peace agreement in Washington, aimed at resolving decades of conflict between the two nations. The deal may also grant the United States access to valuable mineral resources in the region. It outlines the need for the “disengagement, disarmament, and conditional integration” of armed groups operating...
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Canadian Companies Demand Clarity Amid Tariff Disputes: ‘Indecision in Business is Devastating’
Wes Love, president of Taurus Craco, is seeking certainty amidst the turbulent trade landscape affecting his Toronto-area business, which imports machinery for distribution across North America, predominantly to the United States. The unpredictability stemming from President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariffs on Canadian products has left him and numerous other independent business owners in a state...
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Supreme Court Decision Broadens Trump’s Authority – He Plans to Utilize It
The Supreme Court delivered a major win for Donald Trump—and potentially future presidents—on Friday by limiting the authority of lower courts to block executive orders. At a press briefing in the White House, the President expressed his delight, labeling the ruling a “big, amazing decision” and a “monumental victory for the constitution, the separation of...
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Trump’s Controversial Comparison: Iran Strikes and Japan’s Atomic Bombing Draw Outrage
Japan has expressed strong disapproval of comments made by US President Donald Trump, who likened recent US military actions in Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that concluded World War II. During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump stated, “That hit ended the war. I don’t want to use an example of...