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Elon Musk Under Fire for Alleged Drug Use During Trump-Era Government Role

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is under renewed public and political scrutiny following a New York Times investigation that alleges he used multiple controlled substances—including ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms—during his 130-day tenure as head of the Department of Government ...

US Urges Peace as Trade Talks Progress with India and Pakistan

The United States has emphasized the significance of peace between India and Pakistan while continuing to immerse in trade discussions with both nations. Former President Donald Trump recently revealed that a squad from Pakistan is ready to visit Washington to discourse reducing trade taxes. Simultaneously, he expresse...

Global Security Leaders Gather in Singapore to Address Rising Asia-Pacific Tensions and Global Conflicts

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth are attending a major security forum in Singapore this weekend, joined by global leaders, diplomats, and top defense officials. The event will focus on key issues such as China’s increasing assertiveness, the global repercussions of Russia&r...

Japan Pledges $1.06 Billion to Support Bangladesh’s Budget, Railways, and Education

Japan will provide $1.063 billion in aid to Bangladesh, covering budget support, railway modernization, and education initiatives, officials in Dhaka announced on Friday (May 30, 2025). The funding package includes a $418 million development policy loan aimed at supporting Bangladesh’s economic reforms and climat...

U.S. Proposes 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage and Prisoner Exchange

A U.S.-backed proposal for Gaza, seen by Reuters on Friday (May 30, 2025), outlines a 60-day ceasefire that would begin with the release of 28 Israeli hostages—both living and deceased—within the first week. In exchange, 125 Palestinians serving life sentences and the remains of 180 deceased Palestinians wo...

Trump Showcases U.S. Steel Deal with Nippon as "Victory for American Control" at Pennsylvania Rally

On Friday, May 30, 2025, President Donald Trump is hosting a rally in Pennsylvania to spotlight a proposed investment deal between Japan-based Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel. Trump claims the arrangement will preserve American control of the historic steel company, which he has described as essential to national security,...

U.S. Pushes for 60-Day Ceasefire in Gaza with Hostage and Prisoner Exchange Plan

In a vital diplomatic move, the United States has called for a 60 days ceasefire to bring an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The proposed plan outlines a significant step toward peace, where both sides Israel and Hamas would take coordinated actions in the first week of the truce. If agreed upon, Hamas would release 2...

Israel to Establish 22 New Settlements in West Bank, Legalize Unauthorized Outposts

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Israel announced plans to establish 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the formal legalization of previously unauthorized outposts. The West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem were seized by Israel during the 1967 Mideast war—territories the Palestinians se...

Trump's Trade Tactics: A Path to Peace or a Risk of War?

Top American officials are arguing that tying a president's hands when it comes to tariffs could have dire consequences, even risking a renewed conflict between the two nuclear-armed rivals. They argue that Trump's strategic use of trade pressure essentially offering market access as a carrot was crucial in deescalatin...

Elon Musk Exits Trump Advising Role After Criticizing ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and Federal Spending

Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after leading efforts to streamline and cut federal bureaucracy. Announcing his departure on X, Musk thanked Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending and expressed confidence that the Department of Government Efficiency (DO...

Russia Intercepts Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack, Disrupts Moscow Flights

Russian authorities reported repelling a large-scale Ukrainian drone offensive that took place late Tuesday (May 27, 2025) into early Wednesday (May 28, 2025), prompting the temporary suspension of flights at two Moscow airports. According to a Telegram statement from the Defence Ministry, 112 Ukrainian drones were &l...

U.S. Sues North Carolina Over Voter Registration Failures Ahead of Elections

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Trump administration's Justice Department filed a lawsuit against North Carolina’s election board, accusing it of breaching federal law by failing to ensure that voter registration records include required identification numbers. The suit, filed in federal court, seeks a judicial ord...

Russian Troops Seize Villages in Ukraine's Sumy Region Amid Push for Border Buffer Zone

Russian troops have seized four border villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, a local official confirmed on Tuesday (May 27, 2025). This development comes shortly after President Vladimir Putin announced his directive to establish a buffer zone along the border. The pace of Russia’s recent bombing...

Pakistan Army Chief Gifts Old Chinese Drill Photo as Fake Proof of Strike Against India

Pakistan’s military leadership mistakenly presented a 2019 photo from a Chinese military drill as evidence of a successful strike against India. During a ceremony celebrating Pakistan’s claimed military achievement, Army Chief Asim Munir gifted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif the image, falsely portraying it ...

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Offers Peace Talks with India, Highlights Iran Ties During Tehran Visit

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (May 26, 2025) expressed his readiness to engage in peace talks with India to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, terrorism, water disputes, and trade. Speaking in Tehran during the second stop of his four-nation tour, Mr. Sharif was welcomed by Iranian Pr...

Saudi Official Denies Reports of Lifting 73-Year Alcohol Ban Amid 2034 World Cup Preparations

A Saudi official on Monday (May 26, 2025) refuted media reports claiming that the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, plans to lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol, which remains forbidden for practicing Muslims. The rumor, initially spread by a wine blog last week and later picked up by some international outlets, sugges...

Global Recruitment Surges as U.S. Science Faces Funding Cuts Under Trump Administration

As the Trump administration slashed billions in federal funding for scientific research, thousands of U.S. scientists lost jobs or grants — prompting global institutions to seize the moment. Countries like Canada, France, and Australia launched initiatives to attract displaced researchers, offering support, fundi...

King Charles III to Deliver Throne Speech in Ottawa Amid U.S. Annexation Talk

King Charles III is set to arrive in Ottawa this week to reinforce Canada’s sovereignty in light of repeated remarks by the U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the annexation of Canada. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited the king to deliver the speech from the throne, which outlines the govern...

Trump Hints at Progress in U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks, Possible Announcement Soon

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program were making headway, hinting that a potential announcement could be made within the next two days. Speaking to reporters in northern New Jersey after leaving his golf club, Trump expressed optimism...

Trump Slams Putin’s Escalation in Ukraine, Warns of Russia’s “Downfall”

President Donald Trump has openly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin amid escalating Russian airstrikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, describing the Russian leader as having “gone absolutely CRAZY.” In a social media post on Sunday night, May 25, 2025, Trump expressed frustration with the ong...

US DIA Report: India Sees China as Primary Threat, Pakistan as Secondary; Highlights Nuclear and Military Modernization

The US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has assessed that India views China as its “primary adversary” while considering Pakistan a secondary security concern, despite recent military clashes triggered by India’s strikes on terrorist targets in Pakistan. Conversely, Pakistan regards India as an &ldqu...

China Fast-Tracks J-35A Stealth Jet Delivery to Pakistan Amid Rising Regional Tensions

In a major geopolitical shift following the recent India-Pakistan military clash, China has fast-tracked the delivery of its advanced fifth-generation stealth fighter jets, the J-35A, to Pakistan, according to a News18 report. Diplomatic sources cited in the report described the move as a “reward”...

Trump Hosts Controversial Crypto Dinner for $TRUMP Memecoin Investors Amid Ethics Uproar

On Thursday, President Donald Trump is set to host a private event for hundreds of major investors in his cryptocurrency-themed memecoin, $TRUMP—an event drawing harsh criticism from Democratic leaders, who have labeled it “an orgy of corruption.” The gathering, which fuses presidential authority with...

Kanimozhi-Led Indian MP Delegation Begins 5-Nation Tour in Moscow to Highlight Terrorism Concerns

A multi-party delegation of Indian Members of Parliament, led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, arrived in Moscow on the night of May 22, 2025, marking the start of a five-nation tour aimed at raising international awareness about India’s position on cross-border terrorism. The visit comes a month after the deadly Pahalg...

Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in Malaysia Seek Unpaid Wages After Factory Closure

Around 280 Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia are demanding back pay and compensation after their former employer, Kawaguchi Manufacturing, abruptly shut down. The plastic parts supplier, which worked with Japanese giants like Sony and Panasonic, allegedly withheld wages for up to eight months before closing its P...

6.1-Magnitude Undersea Earthquake Strikes Near Crete, No Major Damage Reported

A 6.1-magnitude undersea earthquake struck near the Greek island of Crete early Thursday, May 22, 2025, and was widely felt across the Aegean Sea. According to the Geodynamics Institute of Athens, the quake occurred around 55 kilometers north of Crete at a depth of 37 kilometers beneath the seabed. Regional official G...

India and Pakistan Expel Diplomatic Staff Amid Rising Tensions Following Pahalgam Attack

On Thursday (May 22, 2025), the Pakistan government announced the expulsion of a staff member from the Indian High Commission. This move follows India’s decision on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) to expel a Pakistani official from its High Commission over allegations of espionage, marking the second such expulsion with...

No Indian Diplomats Hurt as Israeli Forces Fire on International Delegation at Jenin Refugee Camp

An Indian official confirmed that no Indian diplomats were part of the delegation targeted by Israeli military fire during a visit to the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank on Wednesday (May 21, 2025). The official assured that all Indian staff at the mission are safe. The delegation included diplomats from over 20 co...

North Korea’s New 5,000-Ton Destroyer Damaged During Launch Ceremony, Kim Jong Un Blames Officials

A newly launched 5,000-ton destroyer, a key part of North Korea’s naval modernization, was damaged during its launch ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un, according to state media on Thursday. The ship slipped off the ramp and became stuck after the flatcar meant to support it failed to align properly, causing...

Putin Visits Kursk Region After Russian Forces Oust Ukrainian Troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the western Kursk region on Tuesday (May 20, 2025), marking his first trip there since Russian forces expelled Ukrainian troops from the area last month. According to the Kremlin, Putin met with local volunteer organizations and toured the Kursk-II nuclear power plant during the...

Suicide Bombing Hits School Bus in Balochistan, Killing 4 Children and Injuring 38Suicide Bombing Hits School Bus in Balochistan, Killing 4 Children and Injuring 38

A suicide car bombing targeted a school bus in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, killing at least four children and injuring 38 others, according to a government official. The attack occurred in Khuzdar district while the bus was en route to a military-operated school. This incident marks the latest in ...

U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Deportations to South Sudan Amid Legal, Human Rights Concerns

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, a federal judge ordered U.S. officials to retain custody of migrants who appear to have been deported to South Sudan, to ensure they can be returned if their removal is deemed unlawful. U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy, presiding in Massachusetts, issued the directive during an emergency he...

EU and UK Impose New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine War, Urge U.S. to Join

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced new sanctions on Russia, focusing on its oil shipping “shadow fleet” and financial networks used to sidestep earlier sanctions. The move came a day after President Donald Trump’s phone call with Russian President Vladimir Pu...

Iran’s Khamenei Doubts U.S. Nuclear Talks as Tensions Over Uranium Enrichment Persist

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressed skepticism on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) about the prospects of nuclear talks with the United States, saying they were unlikely to produce any results amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s uranium enrichment. He called denying Iran’s right to enrich ura...

Russia Fines Apple Over Alleged Violations of LGBT Propaganda Laws

A Russian court has imposed fines totaling 10.5 million roubles (approximately $130,483) on U.S. tech company Apple in four separate administrative cases, according to the Moscow courts' press office. Three of the cases involved alleged violations of Russia’s laws against promoting what it refers to as LGBT propa...

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