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US announces first βterrorismβ charges for supporting a Mexican cartel
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has accused a Mexican woman of furnishing a cartel with grenades and other weapons.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:
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Moodyβs strips US government of top credit rating
Moody's cited rising debt saying US had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US Supreme Court blocks the Trump administrationβs use of Alien Enemies Act
The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants
After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Northern Gaza pummeled by Israeli air strikes
Northern Gaza pummeled by Israeli air strikes The Quds News Network is reporting that northern Gaza is coming under heavy bombardment overnight into Saturday, with air strikes focused on targets in Beit Lahia and Jabalia. Earlier in the day, residents were told by the Israeli army to leave Jabalia ahead of a renewed and intensified attack. Israeli soldiers are also blowing up residential buildings from the ground in...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks
European leaders speak to US president after Russia-Ukraine talks fail to achieve major breakthrough.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:βI cannot stand byβ: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump
Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting 'pressure on the victim', Ukraine, instead of Russia.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israel slams UN aid chief for saying there is a 'genocide' in Gaza
Israel slams UN aid chief for saying there is a 'genocide' in Gaza Israel on Friday blasted the United Nations aid chief for asking the Security Council if it would act to "prevent genocide" in theGazaStrip, where experts say famine looms after Israel blocked aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave 75 days ago. Whilebriefingthe 15-member body earlier this week, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said: "Will you act -...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US planning to 'relocate' up to one million Palestinians to Libya: Report
US planning to 'relocate' up to one million Palestinians to Libya: Report NBC News, citing five unnamed US officials, reported on Friday that the Trump administration plans to permanently "relocate" up to one million Palestinians to Libya. In exchange, the US would potentially release to Libya billions of dollars of funds that were frozen more than a decade ago, NBC said. Hamas representative Basem Naim told NBC News...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine, Russia agree to mass POW swap
Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap β the warβs largest β at direct peace talks in Istanbul.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:FA Cup Final 2025: Guardiola sees win as βmassively importantβ to Man City
Pep Guardiola admits FA Cup is not the first choice but final is 'massively important' to Man City.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs βbig, beautiful billβ at a crucial juncture
The bill proposes sweeping changes, including Trump's 2017 tax cuts and enacting deep cuts to social programmes.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Five key takeaways from US President Donald Trumpβs Middle East trip
The president has secured massive investments deals, appeared to snub Israel and scolded US interventionists.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Can Trump end birthright citizenship? The US Supreme Court could decide
Al Jazeeraβs Joseph Stepansky explains how the US Supreme Court may decide whether birthright citizenship stays or goes.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future
Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm Xβs legacy and race in the United States.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump announces 'very big contract' for UAE to buy AI chips on last leg of Gulf trip
Trump announces 'very big contract' for UAE to buy AI chips on last leg of Gulf trip Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:27 Sale of huge quantities of AI chips to Gulf has sparked a rally in semiconductor stocks, but is contentious in Washington US President Donald Trump (L), accompanied by his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, gestures as he prepares to board Air Force One in Abu Dhabi...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Macron: Gaza situation 'intolerable'
Macron: Gaza situation 'intolerable' French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Friday that he felt the humanitarian crisis inGazawas unacceptable, and added he hoped to discuss the matter soon with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. - Reporting by Reuters
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Hamas says Trump envoy promised lifting of Gaza blockade right after release of US-Israeli captive: Report
Hamas says Trump envoy promised lifting of Gaza blockade right after release of US-Israeli captive: Report Drop Site News revealed on Friday that Hamas was promised by US President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, that the crippling Israeli blockade of Gaza would be lifted 48 hours after the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander. Hamas released Alexander on Monday in what was...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Group of European leaders demands Israel lift Gaza blockade
Group of European leaders demands Israel lift Gaza blockade A statement issued by the leaders of Spain, Norway, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and Slovenia on Friday is demanding that Israel lift its total blockade of Gaza, which was imposed in early March. "We call on the Israeli government to immediately reverse its current policy and fully lift the blockade on Gaza," the statement read."We will not remain...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Attacker who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Lawyers for New Jersey man Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn
The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:BBC Question Time: Social media erupts over panel response to 'Gaza genocide' question
BBC Question Time: Social media erupts over panel response to 'Gaza genocide' question Submitted by Ayah El-Khaldi on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:28 Viewers criticised BBCβs flagship political debate show after panelists insisted on Israel's 'right to defend itself' Fiona Bruce, host of BBC Question Time, speaks during the 15 May episode (Screengrab) Off Social media users have accused several of the panellists that featured...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 16:27 Hadi Matar was found guilty of attempted murder and assault for his 2022 attack on the author, which left Rushdie partially blind Left to right: Hadi Matar, the man sentenced for the attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie, in court for a procedural hearing at Chautauqua County courthouse in Mayville, New York,...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe
The war can only end on Moscowβs terms. The Westβs inability to accept this harsh reality keeps Ukraine bleeding.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Houthi official: 'America has abandoned' Israel
Houthi official: 'America has abandoned' Israel In response to Friday's Israeli air strikes on two Yemeni ports, the media office for the Houthis issued a statement calling the attack "weak", and a signal that "America has abandoned" Israel. "Israel confirms today that it is weak and that America has abandoned it, and we will confront any aggression that attempts to halt our support for Gaza," the statement said. "We...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chemical spill turns Brazilian lake blue and kills fish
A chemical spill in the city of JundiaΓ has turned a lake bright blue, killing fish and dyeing local wildlife.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Pakistani influencer on India, partition, and the language of βdehumanisationβ | Bilal Hassan
Pakistani influencer on India, partition, and the language of βdehumanisationβ | Bilal Hassan Submitted by Mohamed Hashem on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 17:26 Bilal Hassan is a Pakistani doctor who also happens to be one of the most popular travel storytellers from his country. He is a content creator whose work captures the people, the cultures, the food and the human connections across Pakistan. But then, conflict erupts and...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli air strikes hit two Yemeni ports
Israeli air strikes hit two Yemeni ports Israel air strikes hit two ports in Yemen on Friday, in a bid to target sites controlled by the Houthis, the Associated Press has reported. The ports were identified as those inHodeidah and al-Salif, according to an unnamed Israeli official cited in The Jerusalem Post.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say
It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine talks yield few results in Istanbul
Russia-Ukraine talks yield few results in Istanbul Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:56 Moscow reportedly threatened to occupy more areas if Ukraine does not give up control of annexed territories Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov (sixth-right) and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergiy Kyslytsya (seventh-right) attend a Ukraine-Russia peace talks meeting at the Turkish presidential...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: