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US to withdraw certain embassy personnel from the Middle East amid escalating tensions
The State Department indicated that the decision to reduce staff in Iraq was “based on our latest analysis.” Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the departure of…
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault in a split decision.
The 12-member Manhattan jury—comprising seven men and five women—delivered the partial verdict after five days of deliberation. Weinstein clasped his hands together…
FATF Meeting Scheduled for June 12; India Likely to Advocate for Pakistan’s Reappearance on the Grey List
This meeting, chaired by FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo and MONEYVAL Chair Nicola Mucciolo, will gather more than 200 jurisdictions and organizations within the…
Trump states that China will provide rare earth materials, and the US will permit student entry.
A White House representative stated that the agreement allows the U.S. to impose a 55% tariff on Chinese imports. This includes a 10% baseline “reciprocal” tariff, a 20%…
Understanding the Impeachment Proceedings Against Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines
In February, Sara Duterte faced impeachment by the lower house on multiple allegations, including substantial corruption and plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio directs the dismissal of all USAID personnel stationed abroad to proceed with changes.
A federal judge had temporarily halted an executive order from President Donald Trump concerning mass layoffs at various federal agencies, including the State…
India and the US engage in trade discussions on market access, digital commerce, and technical trade barriers, say government sources.
Sources also noted that the exchanges with the American delegation were constructive, making strides toward a mutually beneficial and balanced agreement, with…
Pakistan’s FY26 Budget: Significant Tax Reforms Proposed for Economic Growth and Increased Revenue
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the federal budget for fiscal year 2026, targeting a 4.2% economic growth and a significant rise in…
Pakistan’s 2025-26 Budget: Finance Minister Aurangzeb Raises Defense Spending to PKR 2,550 Billion Amid Growing Debt Concerns
This represents approximately a 20% increase in defence expenditure compared to the previous budget, according to CNN-News18.
India will retaliate within Pakistan if terrorist attacks persist, warns S. Jaishankar.
In an interview with Politico, a European media outlet, Jaishankar warned that India stands ready to take action anywhere in Pakistan in response to provocations from…
Greta Thunberg Reaches Israeli Port Following Seizure of Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel
The Israeli government was enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory, which has intensified during the current Israel-Hamas conflict. The boat…
US Requests Appeals Court to Extend Duration of Trump Tariffs
On Monday, the Justice Department requested the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to extend its previous temporary suspension of a lower court’s May 28 ruling…
Before Budget Day, Pakistan’s economic survey reveals a story of two distinct economies.
As Pakistan gears up to announce its annual Budget on June 10, the government led by Shehbaz Sharif published its Economic Survey 2024-25 on Monday, June 9 —…
Los Angeles Protest News: LAPD Tells Protesters to Disperse, Mayor Karen Bass Criticizes Trump for the Unrest
The police instructed the protesters to disperse, according to Reuters. Violent demonstrations in response to President Trump’s immigration policy continue to escalate…
Contractor in Syria discovers unexpected ancient burial site hidden under debris.
This remarkable find was made last month in the town of Maarat al-Numan, located in Idlib province, which plays a crucial role on the route connecting Aleppo and…
China’s rare earth shipments rebound as US trade discussions approach
The total shipments reached 5,865 tons, still falling short of last year’s figures. However, the significant rise last month raised the year-to-date total by 2.3% to…
Revisions affirm Japan’s GDP decline, supporting the Bank of Japan’s cautious stance.
According to the Cabinet Office on Monday, gross domestic product declined at an annualized rate of 0.2% in the three months ending in March, an improvement from the…
Israel pledges to block aid vessel with Greta Thunberg and fellow activists from arriving in Gaza.
Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel would not allow anyone to breach its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he argued was necessary to…
Ex-PM Imran Khan Expected to be Released on June 11, According to Party Associate
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is scheduled to hear the petitions that seek to suspend the sentences imposed on Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on June 11 in the…
Leo, the first American pope, denounces nationalist politics during Sunday Mass.
Leo, the first pope hailing from the U.S., appealed during a Mass attended by tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square for God to “open borders, break down walls (and)…
Trump Administration Officials Promise to Halt School Desegregation Orders, While Some Parents Demand Their Continuation
For Black families, this stark contrast signals a message: “we’re not meant to enjoy the finer things,” remarked Brian Davis, a father from Ferriday. “It feels like our…
China greenlights certain rare-earth export requests, according to the Commerce Ministry.
The decision was made in light of the increasing global demand for medium and heavy rare earth elements, driven by industries such as robotics and new energy vehicles…
Court decides that President Donald Trump can bar journalists from the Oval Office.
On Friday, a 2-1 ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit overturned a lower-court judge’s order that had permitted the wire service to rejoin a rotating…
Elon Musk and Donald Trump: Tesla CEO Removes ‘Epstein Files’ and Other Tweets. Is Reconciliation Possible?
During the social media skirmish with Trump on Thursday, Tesla’s CEO posted on his platform X (formerly Twitter). He stated that the Jeffrey Epstein files had not been…
Elon Musk removes post alleging that Donald Trump was mentioned in sealed Epstein documents.
The post, which intensified the ongoing tensions between Musk and Trump, stated: “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the…
Ukraine Claims Downing of Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet in Kursk Region
The statement, released on the morning of June 7, stated that the Ukrainian Air Force had downed a Russian Su-35 fighter jet in a successful operation.
US considers allocating millions to disputed Gaza aid organization, sources indicate.
The anonymous sources and former officials indicated that funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) would originate from the US Agency for International…
Trump Urges Fed to Lower Interest Rates, but Jerome Powell Might Not Agree
Despite his argument, the latest employment statistics weaken his case. The Labour Department announced that the US added 139,000 jobs in May
China grants rare earth licenses to suppliers for leading three U.S. automakers, sources report.
China has issued temporary export licenses to rare-earth suppliers associated with the three leading US automakers, according to two sources in the know, as supply chain…
Russian attack in Ukraine met its goals, according to Defence Ministry.
The armed forces executed a sweeping assault with long-range air, sea, and ground-based precision munitions, along with UAVs, aimed at design bureaus, facilities for the…
Israeli Forces Target Southern Suburbs of Beirut
At least 10 strikes struck the southern suburbs of Beirut, a vast area known as Dahiyeh, starting around 90 minutes after the Israeli military issued evacuation alerts…
