Iran and the United States held several hours of indirect negotiations on Thursday over Tehran’s nuclear program, yet walked away without a deal, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. The US has deployed a substantial fleet of aircraft and warships to the region as the talks concluded.…
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before members of Congress on Thursday regarding her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal activities, insisting she was unaware of their alleged crimes. The deposition marks the first day of two-day proceedings that will also include former President Bill Clinton. “I…
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has published new Farsi-language instructions on multiple social media platforms, urging Iranians to securely contact the agency. The move comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, where the U.S. has significantly increased its military presence. Recruitment Message On Tuesday, the…
US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington, breaking his own record for the longest presidential speech to Congress at 108 minutes. His previous record was a 100-minute address last year. Key Themes in the Address Trump promised that “our future will be bigger, better,…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran is seeking to develop missiles capable of reaching the United States, while also accusing Tehran of attempting to rebuild its nuclear program despite American strikes last year. Missile and Nuclear Concerns Speaking during his State of the Union address, Trump warned…
At Morgenstreich, the opening of Basel Carnival (Basler Fasnacht), the city plunges into darkness. Streetlights go out, and thousands gather in the old town as masked musicians march through the streets, playing fifes and drums. Lanterns of Satire The parade is illuminated by large painted lanterns, glowing from within. Many…
US President Donald Trump on Friday unleashed an extraordinary personal attack on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his sweeping global tariffs, accusing them of being “swayed by foreign interests” and branding them “fools and lap dogs.” Sharp Rebuke of Justices Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump…
The US Supreme Court on Friday delivered a stunning political setback to President Donald Trump, ruling that his sweeping global tariffs were illegal under existing law. Landmark Ruling In a 6–3 decision, the conservative-majority court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) “does not authorise the President to…
The Florida state legislature has approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport as the “President Donald J. Trump International Airport.” The measure, passed on Thursday, now awaits the signature of Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it into law. Symbolic Renaming The airport, located just minutes…
President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House on Wednesday for a Black History Month reception, just days after sparking bipartisan outrage over a racist video he posted depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as primates. Event Highlights Opening the East Room gathering, Trump remarked: “We celebrate…