Category: World

Jun 03, 2025 03:01 AM IST US-USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-CALL:Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, Whi WASHINGTON -President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely speak this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, days after Trump accused China of violating an agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions. Trump and […]

US President Donald Trump is “open” to meeting his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Turkey, the White House said, after the two sides failed on Monday to make headway towards an elusive ceasefire. Trump ‘open’ to meeting leaders of Ukraine, Russia to push ceasefire Delegations from both sides did, however, agree another large-scale prisoner exchange in […]

* FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say Agency head Richardson made comment on second day of hurricane season * Richardson said no changes to agency’s disaster plan this year * FEMA cuts have raised concern about agency capacity to respond to natural disasters By Leah Douglas, Ted […]

The gubernatorially appointed boards that oversee Texas universities soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs. Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum The legislation sent Monday to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott marks the latest effort among Republican-led states to […]

Jun 03, 2025 01:50 AM IST Two people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed at Naval Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Santa Rosa near Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida. A helicopter crashed Monday afternoon at Naval Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Santa Rosa near Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida. According to WEAR News, two individuals were on board […]

By Elida Moreno Panama removes over 650 ships from registry amid sanctions, stricter rules PANAMA CITY -Panama’s Maritime Authority has removed from its registry more than 650 vessels since 2019 as part of an effort to fulfill U.S. sanctions and enforce stricter rules for the ships it flags, it said on Monday. A total of 214 […]

BOSTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday defended his tactics against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump’s promises of mass deportations. Immigration official defends tactics against criticism of a heavy hand as arrests rise nationwide San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said […]

Jun 03, 2025 12:01 AM IST Elon Musk’s xAI aims for a $113 billion valuation through a $300 million share sale and a $5 billion debt package from Morgan Stanley.  Morgan Stanley is shopping a $5 billion debt package for Elon Musk’s xAI and the artificial intelligence company is seeking a valuation of $113 billion in […]

Jun 03, 2025 12:59 AM IST Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans SAN FRANCISCO — An estimated 5,000 Venezuelans granted temporary protected status can continue to work and live in the U.S. despite a Supreme Court ruling revoking protections while their lawsuit against the Trump administration is pending. Judge blocks […]

PARIS — Loïs Boisson never had played at the French Open, let alone in the biggest arena at Roland-Garros. Nothing fazed the French wild-card entry and now she is in the quarterfinals. French Open: 361st-ranked Frenchwoman Boisson upsets No. 3 Pegula. Gauff and Djokovic win Boisson, ranked just 361st, threw her head back and roared after […]