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US: Senate to vote on final confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director

The United States Senate, led by Republicans, will vote on Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel has been one of President Donald Trump’s most debated nominees for the role. However, Senate Republicans have largely supported him, facing little resistance during his confirmation process. During […]

Appeal court declines Trump’s request to reinstate birthright citizenship order

A federal appeals court has refused to allow the Trump administration to reinstate an order restricting birthright citizenship in the U.S. The Justice Department had asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to limit a lower court’s decision that blocked Trump’s executive order nationwide. They wanted the ruling to apply only to the people […]

Trump loses again as Appeal court in US rejects his birthright citizenship order

A US Appeals Court has once again blocked former President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the order on Wednesday, stopping it from taking effect. Several lower courts had already rejected the order, leading Trump’s administration to seek emergency relief. However, the Appeals Court denied the […]

US Judge declines stopping Elon Musk from accessing data and firing federal workers

A U.S. judge has rejected a request to stop Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees and accessing government data. This decision is a win for President Donald Trump, who aims to reduce government spending. Fourteen states, led by Democrats, filed a lawsuit to stop Musk’s actions, arguing that […]

US Tax refund: Elon Musk agrees to discuss ‘DOGE Dividend’ with Trump

Elon Musk has agreed to talk with President Donald Trump about a new tax refund plan called the DOGE Dividend. This plan could give every taxpayer a check, providing financial relief for millions of Americans. The DOGE Dividend is a proposal that aims to save money through government efficiency and return some of those savings […]

They have lot more money – Trump on $21m fund for India’s ‘voter turnout

Former US President Donald Trump has questioned the decision to allocate $21 million for voter turnout in India. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago while signing executive orders, Trump argued that India has a strong economy and high tax rates, making US financial support unnecessary. Trump expressed his views on the issue, saying, “Why are we giving $21 […]

War: We’ll not accept Trump-Putin peace talk – Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that Ukraine will not accept any peace agreement between the United States and Russia unless his country is involved. His statement comes as US and Russian officials gather in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the nearly three-year war. Zelenskyy strongly opposed the negotiations, emphasizing that any […]

War: US trying to please Russia – Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy cries out

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the United States of trying to “please” Russia in ongoing discussions about ending the war. He warned that if Russia is allowed to dominate these talks, Europe’s military strength will be weakened. High-level representatives from the US and Russia arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for negotiations. However, Zelensky […]