At least 24 individuals have lost their lives in Texas due to severe rain that led to flash flooding, as reported by local media. Authorities have also revealed that 23 children are currently unaccounted for from a girls’ camp in the state. Overnight, central Kerr County experienced up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) of relentless...
It was as American as it gets. With stars, stripes, and snippets of speeches resonating at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the eve of the Fourth of July, the atmosphere was electric. President Trump seemed to be riding a wave of fortune as he celebrated the passage of his key tax and spending legislation. “There...
President Donald Trump’s key legislation, often referred to as the “big beautiful bill,” has encountered significant pushback from Democrats and some Republicans alike. This has led to intense discussions concerning its fiscal implications and potential cuts to various US welfare programs. Notably, Elon Musk has chimed in, reiterating his threats to launch a new political...
Donald Trump has announced that Israel is ready to move forward with a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to seize this opportunity before the situation deteriorates further. The US president shared this update ahead of his upcoming talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House next week. He has been applying...
The United States has decided to pause certain weapons shipments to Kyiv, as detailed by the White House, in response to the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This choice was made to prioritize American interests, following a review conducted by the Department of Defense regarding US military support to other nations, as stated by...
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,...
Donald Trump’s decision to significantly reduce US funding for foreign humanitarian aid has the potential to lead to over 14 million additional deaths by the year 2030, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal on Monday. Alarmingly, a third of those at risk are children. In March, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio...
Canada has decided to withdraw its digital services tax, a measure aimed at taxing online companies, the government announced on Sunday. This move is intended to restart trade negotiations with the United States. On Friday, US President Donald Trump canceled trade discussions between the two nations, citing the tax as “a direct and blatant attack...
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...