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What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
US President Donald Trump just finished a lavish tour of Gulf Arab states, where every one of the three energy-rich nations he visited had a long wish list from the…
Indus Water Treaty: CR Patil Asserts “Blood and Water Cannot Coexist,” Vows to Uphold PM’s Statement
“Our ministry’s mandate is to carry out the directives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi – “ paani aur khoon saath nahi beh sakta “,” he remarked at the Powering Bharat…
Donald Trump focuses on size over safety in push for Qatari plane to replace Air Force One
Since President Donald Trump excitedly announced that he would be accepting a US$400 million plane from the Qatari government to serve as the next Air Force One , even…
I Called the Constitution Police and They Say You’re Going to Jail
We were going to lead off today with a joke about the faux MAGA outrage over an Instagram post from former FBI Director James Comey, who had posted a picture reading “86…
Trump says he’ll meet with Putin on Ukraine war “as soon as we can,” amid low hopes for Ukraine-Russia talks
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — President Trump said Friday that he’s moving to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as he can, after…
Suffolk leaders push for Long Island infrastructure fixes
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine joined a panel of real estate industry executives and a state official Thursday to explore infrastructure challenges on Long Island.
Trump says the clock is ticking for 150 countries to make a deal or face higher tariffs
If you thought President Donald Trump’s trade war was over, he has some news for you: Tariffs are going up again.
Was ex-FBI chief Comey’s ’86 47′ post calling for Trump assassination?
A social media post has dragged former FBI director James Comey into a maelstrom of accusations from critics that he called for the assassination of United States…
Donald Trump says US will set new tariff rates for scores of countries
Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world
Should taxpayer money be spent on MN pro sports facility maintenance?
Tens of millions in public funding for Minnesota pro sports facilities will need the legislative equivalent of a Hail Mary touchdown pass to win approval this session as…
DPIIT approves 187 startups for tax exemption under section 80-IAC, total crosses 3,700 mark
In a major boost to India’s innovation-led entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved 187 startups for…
Donald Trump’s Middle East Tour: Five Things We Learned
President Donald Trump has wrapped up a high-profile 4-day tour of key Middle Eastern nations, including Saudi Arabia , Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, aiming to…
Trump could lose on birthright citizenship but still win big
The justices heard arguments on whether its ok for judges to universally block President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order.
Conservative justices object to how lower courts are blocking Trump, but birthright citizenship case presents deeper issues
The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Thursday with what it called a “modest” request in its effort to end the constitutional right of birthright…
Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine to Begin Amid Doubt and Chaos
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were poised to meet Friday for the first direct peace talks between their nations since the beginning of the war, after days of…
Ukraine, Russia, Turkey to hold trilateral peace talks after midday, media reports
Ukrainian, Russian, and Turkish officials will hold trilateral talks in Istanbul on May 16 at 12:30 p.m. local time as part of peace efforts, Turkish state news agency…
U.S. extends travel ban to North Korea for another year
SEOUL, May 15 (UPI) — The United States extended its ban on travel to North Korea for the ninth year in a row, a federal notice showed, citing “imminent danger” posed by…
Why President Murmu’s Letter to the Supreme Court Has Disturbed Tamil Nadu
This correspondence aligns with Article 143(1) of the Indian Constitution, which states: “If at any time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has…
What does birthright citizenship mean? Can Trump end it?
Donald Trump’s fight to end automatic citizenship for people born in the United States has reached the Supreme Court, with justices grappling with whether to maintain a…
Gabbard says Comey should be ‘put behind bars’ after ’86 47′ Instagram picture
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said ex-FBI Director James Comey should be “put behind bars” for a post he made on Instagram on Thursday allegedly…
Trump wraps up Mideast tour, meet business leaders, visit interfaith place of worship
President Donald Trump is kicking off the final day of his Middle East trip with a meeting of U.S. and UAE business executives alongside UAE President Sheikh Mohammed…
Live updates: Trump Middle East visit, deals in UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
The United States and United Arab Emirates will partner to build a massive data center complex in Abu Dhabi to advance artificial intelligence capabilities with…
US Issues New Travel Ban Extending Prohibition On North Korea Trips For Another Year
The US has issued a new travel ban restricting all US citizens from entering North Korea through August 2026, citing persistent and serious security threats. According…
Trump’s West Asia tour: Shifting diplomacy, a ‘gifted’ plane and what it all means for India
President Donald Trump’s May 2025 West Asia tour, the first overseas trip of his second term and coincidentally a replay of his first trip to Riyadh as a first-term…
Ex-FBI boss investigated for seashell photo seen as threat to Trump
Former FBI director James Comey is being investigated by the Secret Service after he shared then deleted a social media post, which Republicans alleged was an incitement…
Trump news at a glance: top court divided on White House’s birthright citizenship restrictions
US supreme court justices on Thursday took issue with Donald Trump ’s attempt to sidestep the constitution to limit birthright citizenship, in a trio of immigration…
James Comey under investigation by Secret Service after ‘8647’ post
After a second assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, here’s a history of presidential assassinations and attempts.
Where do Trump’s $5 trillion ‘Big Beautiful’ tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
The U.S. House is working to push President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which would do things like make his 2017 tax cuts permanent. But not all House…
Contributor: How much power to stop the president should federal judges have?
At a time when President Trump is claiming unprecedented executive powers, the Supreme Court may be poised to eliminate a significant check on presidential authority.
James Comey under investigation for post seen as potential threat to Trump’s life
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security and Secret Service are investigating a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey that several U.S. officials…
Former FBI Director James Comey takes down Instagram post after conservative uproar
Former Director of the FBI James Comey on Thursday took down an Instagram post of seashells spelling out the numbers “86 47” after Republicans claimed that it was a…
