Plans for a new East Wing ballroom at the White House are moving ahead even as legal and political challenges intensify. A federal planning commission announced that early next month the White House will present additional details on the proposed ballroom during a January 8 hearing. President Donald Trump has previously said the project could […]
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In a move that has stirred controversy and drawn sharp criticism, US President Donald Trump has officially renamed Washington’s iconic Kennedy Center after himself. Following a vote by the institution’s board, the national cultural hub is now known as the Trump-Kennedy Center. Trump, who earlier this year handpicked new board members, also installed himself as […]
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Australia has officially activated its unprecedented new law banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms—marking a global first in digital safety regulation. As the legislation came into force, Elon Musk’s platform X announced that it will comply fully with the requirement. “It’s not our choice—it’s what the Australian law requires,” X stated, acknowledging […]
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The United States is signaling a stronger partnership with India as part of its new defence policy for 2026. The recently released National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) underscores America’s commitment to collaborating with India through initiatives like the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address rising challenges from […]
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The death toll from catastrophic floods across South-east Asia has risen to at least 161, as authorities rush to rescue stranded residents, restore power, reopen roads, and coordinate recovery efforts in areas still struggling with the aftermath. Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand have faced relentless, cyclone-fueled rain over the past week, intensified by a rare tropical […]
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China’s Premier Li Qiang will not hold a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed today. This decision comes amid escalating tensions over Taiwan, a sensitive issue that has recently strained Sino-Japanese relations. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized during a regular press briefing […]
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The United States is now considering obesity and the presence of dependents with special needs as potential reasons to deny immigrant visas, marking the latest move by the Trump administration to tighten immigration rules. A cable sent earlier this month by Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructs U.S. embassies to evaluate whether applicants’ health conditions […]
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Taiwan’s EVA Air has come under heavy public scrutiny after it was revealed that the airline requested sick leave paperwork from a flight attendant who had already passed away. The tragic case, reported by Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA), has sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability and empathy within the aviation industry. According to […]
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In a development that sent shockwaves across international political circles, former U.S. President Donald Trump openly acknowledged authorising covert CIA operations in Venezuela — a revelation that has reignited tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to reporters, Trump hinted at his administration’s involvement in secret actions targeting Maduro’s government, which he repeatedly labeled a […]
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In a historic moment of fragile hope, Hamas and Israel are preparing for a large-scale hostage-prisoner exchange, following a U.S.-brokered peace initiative led by President Donald Trump, who has declared the long-standing conflict “over.” Under the terms of the proposed roadmap, Hamas is expected to release all surviving hostages, while Israel will free around 2,000 […]
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