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Trump says US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels in Caribbean
[The Center Square] – President Donald Trump told Congress that the U.S. is engaged in “armed conflict” with drug cartels in the Caribbean shortly after ordering four military strikes on suspected drug boats in the region. President Trump’s...

State marker dedicated to honor Lincoln’s visits to Washington
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - A state historical marker was dedicated Saturday commemorating Abraham Lincoln’s visits to the Tazewell County City of Washington. The ceremony on the city square was held on the anniversary of a visit the 16th president...

World News | US Treasury Department Mulls Minting USD 1 Trump Coin
Washington DC [US], October 5 (ANI): The Treasury Department is considering producing a one-dollar coin featuring US President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of US independence next year, a spokesperson said, as per Politico....

Canada eyes a tech talent boom as the US slaps $100,000 H-1B fee
For years, the United States has been a magnet for high-skilled tech talent from around the world. But a recent policy shift in Washington may be opening a new door for Canada. In September 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that new H-1B...

Trump’s blurry path to peace
n the volatile landscape of Middle East politics, two seismic events unfolded in late September, reshaping narratives around the Israel’s war on Gaza. On September 26, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery address to the...

India US Relations: The Known Unknowns
India United States relations are in a trough, that is a “Known” yet unacknowledged fact now. The engagement between New Delhi and Washington is today based on overcoming differences on contentious issues rather than promoting complementary ones....
Politics Reuters US judge blocks Trump's deployment of Oregon National Guard to Portland for now
By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) -A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying 200 Oregon National Guard troops to the city of Portland while a lawsuit challenging the move plays out. The ruling by U.S....

Judge grants restraining order halting Trump’s deployment of Oregon National Guard
A federal judge in Portland, Oregon has temporarily blocked President Trump’s federalization of 200 members of the state’s National Guard. On Saturday, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut granted a temporary restraining order filed by the...

Pakistan denies any official port offer to US
Published on: October 5, 2025 8:46 AM In a composed clarification to an international media report, Pakistan’s military has dismissed suggestions that Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir proposed to the United States the construction of a...

Ahead of Trump meet, Anwar urges US to pressure Israel, give peace a real chance in Gaza
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he hopes his meeting with United States President Donald Trump here later this month can contribute to advancing Palestinian rights and the realisation of a sovereign Palestinian...

Donald Trump Announces Israel’s Agreement to Initial Gaza Withdrawal Line, Urges Hamas to Accept Ceasefire Plan
In a significant development aimed at resolving the longstanding conflict in Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in the region, marking a pivotal step toward achieving a...

Detroit Duo Stole $12M in Student Aid Amid Biden Administration Oversight Failures
President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Abe McNatt) Federal...

Media: Israel, US envoys to discuss implementation of Trump's Gaza peace plan
Media outlets in the Middle East say delegates from Israel, the United States and mediating countries plan to meet in Egypt now that Hamas has agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages. The Islamic group announced on Friday that it had agreed...

On Trump’s choosing ‘Department of War’ | Letter
The president wants to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. The secretary of that department says this will promote a warrior culture, sending a signal to friends and foes that the U.S. military means business. As...
‘An enormous Australian asset’: Critical minerals access key part of US, EU talks
The Australian government has engaged in discussion with the US and EU over access to Australia’s critical minerals, as Industry Minister Tim Ayres declares them an “enormous Australian asset”. Mr Ayres confirmed the government was “engaged in...
Speakers in the Saturday afternoon session of General Conference highlight teachings of President Nelson
President Dallin H. Oaks presides in the Saturday afternoon session of General Conference. President Oaks noted the passing of President Nelson and said that personal tributes to the former prophet would be given at his funeral on Tuesday. (Emily...

Peace or power play: Trump’s Gaza plan unpacked
DONALD Trump, the President of the United States, has once again entered the Middle East arena. On September 29, 2025, he made a 20-point peace proposal. The plan is being called a “historic solution” for Gaza. The plan outlines a path to a truce,...

Trump welcomes Israel’s temporary ceasefire in Gaza, urges Hamas to act swiftly for peace deal
US President Donald Trump on Saturday welcomed Israel’s decision to temporarily halt airstrikes in Gaza, describing it as an opportunity to facilitate the release of hostages and advance a potential peace agreement. In a statement posted on social...

Oregon’s Leaders React To Federal Judge Blocking President Trump’s National Guard Order In Oregon
A protester is sprayed by a Department of Homeland Security officer outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) SALEM, Ore. – Oregon’s leaders are reacting to a...

Judge blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Portland
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump‘s National Guard deployment to Portland, Oregon, in what is a temporary legal setback for the administration as it seeks to quell violence in the city.The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge...