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President Donald Trump ordered targeted US strikes on Iran, announcing the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The move marks a sharp escalation after months of failed diplomacy, raising concerns about regional stability and potential long-term geopolitical consequences.

The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed's board from 2006 to 2011

Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year's Day. The Democrat's team is planning two separate swearing-in ceremonies.

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of defamation and misleading editing of his January 6 speech. The lawsuit claims the broadcast misrepresented his remarks to influence the 2024 election.

US President Donald Trump said South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami, accusing Pretoria of human rights abuses and failing to hand over the G20 Presidency properly. South Africa rejected the claims as “misinformation” and defended its G20 role.

President Donald Trump says the US is “pretty close” to a fair trade deal with India and will reduce tariffs “at some point.” Negotiations have progressed through five rounds, with both countries reportedly finalising the agreement’s language.

The US Senate approved a funding bill to end the 41-day government shutdown, restoring pay for federal workers and extending budgets through January 2026. The bill now awaits House approval before reaching President Trump’s desk.

Mass “No Kings” protests swept US cities as demonstrators accused President Donald Trump of authoritarianism during an ongoing government shutdown. The rallies, featuring a street-party vibe, drew thousands nationwide amid sharp partisan clashes over democracy and dissent.

The US State Department said it has “credible reports” that Hamas may plan an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza — an act that would breach the Trump-brokered ceasefire. Washington warned measures would be taken to protect Gaza and uphold the truce.

Following the Gaza ceasefire, President Donald Trump said his focus has turned to ending Russia’s war on Ukraine. He plans to host Zelenskyy and is weighing Tomahawk missile sales to Kyiv as leverage to push Moscow toward peace talks.

President Donald Trump said achieving peace in the Middle East is “harder” than ending the U.S. government shutdown, as he left for Egypt to attend a Gaza peace summit after brokering a landmark ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Russia doesn’t move to end the war soon, signalling a tougher stance toward Vladimir Putin amid renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, which includes hostage release and Israeli troop withdrawal. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey helped broker the deal after indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The US government shutdown has entered its second week with no clear resolution. While Trump and Congress remain at odds, quiet bipartisan discussions are emerging over expiring health care subsidies, a key issue fueling the political deadlock.

As the US government shutdown stretches into its sixth day, Donald Trump has offered to negotiate with Democrats but insists they must reopen the government first. The deadlock has furloughed 750,000 workers and disrupted key federal services nationwide.

PM Modi welcomed reports of progress in Gaza hostage talks, praising Donald Trump’s peace initiative and reiterating India’s support for a lasting resolution. Hamas has indicated readiness to release hostages, with Trump warning of consequences if no deal is signed.

The US entered a government shutdown after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach a funding deal by Wednesday’s deadline. Around 7,50,000 federal workers face furloughs, services risk disruption, and political deadlock deepens as Trump pursues a hardline agenda.

Donald Trump urged Microsoft to fire Lisa Monaco, its Head of Global Affairs, calling her “corrupt” and a security risk. Monaco, former Deputy Attorney General under Biden, joined Microsoft in May to oversee global government engagements.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has credited Donald Trump with playing a key role in ending hostilities between India and Pakistan, though New Delhi has categorically denied any third-party mediation, asserting the ceasefire followed direct military talks.

President Donald Trump will address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, criticising “globalist institutions” for undermining world order while highlighting his second-term foreign policy record. His speech comes amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, and renewed concerns over US multilateral commitments.