In a controversial move that has reignited debate over political interference in the US legal system, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has placed two federal prosecutors on administrative leave after they described the participants in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack as a “mob of rioters.” The suspended attorneys, Samuel White and Carlos

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In a historic and unprecedented move, King Charles III has stripped his brother Prince Andrew of all remaining royal titles and honours, formally evicting him from his long-held Royal Lodge residence. The decision follows weeks of mounting public pressure over Andrew’s continued association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and renewed sexual abuse allegations. Buckingham

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Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their fragile ceasefire for another week following high-stakes diplomatic talks in Turkiye, according to an announcement from the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The extension aims to prevent renewed border clashes after a series of deadly confrontations earlier this month left hundreds dead on both sides. The new

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The Trump administration has finalized sweeping new regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, drawing sharp criticism from advocates who say the move allows the US Department of Education to politically target nonprofits engaged in immigration advocacy and transgender rights work. New Rules Grant Education Secretary Broad Discretion The final rules, issued Thursday,

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Radio Free Asia (RFA) announced it will halt all remaining news operations this Friday, citing severe financial pressures caused by funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration and the ongoing US government shutdown. The decision marks a significant disruption for one of the world’s key independent news outlets serving regions with limited press freedom. Financial

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Iran has sharply condemned US President Donald Trump’s announcement to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling the move “regressive” and “irresponsible.” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the decision as a display of nuclear intimidation and a double standard against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program. “Having rebranded its ‘Department of Defense’ as the ‘Department of War,’ a

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US President Donald Trump has called on the Senate to take bold action to end the ongoing federal government shutdown by voting to eliminate the filibuster, a longstanding legislative procedure. The shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, has now entered its 31st day, making it one of the longest in US history. Trump Pushes

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Hurricane Melissa has now claimed the lives of at least 49 people across the northern Caribbean, with the death toll expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue in areas ravaged by the storm. The powerful hurricane left behind a trail of destruction, flooding, and power outages, impacting millions of residents across multiple Caribbean

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Thousands of Serbian youth are marching across the country ahead of a mass rally in Novi Sad, marking the first anniversary of a catastrophic train station collapse that killed 16 people, including four children. The disaster has since sparked the largest antigovernment protests in Serbia in decades. Students and activists began the 90km (56-mile) march

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Chinese President Xi Jinping used the opening session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, to position Beijing as a defender of free trade and multilateralism, even as U.S. President Donald Trump skipped the forum. Speaking on Friday, Xi emphasized the importance of global economic cooperation and supply chain stability in

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