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Closure of U.S. IRS Civil Rights Office Announced

April 5, 2025 • 11:10 AM

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced plans to shut down its Office of Civil Rights, according to an internal email obtained by CNN. This decision is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce the workforce within the IRS and across various federal government departments. The email indicates that approximately 75% of the employees within the civil rights office will be laid off, with an additional 5% having already resigned as part of a voluntary separation program. The remaining staff members are expected to be reassigned to other divisions within the IRS....

Trump Expresses Belief in Direct Negotiations with Iran

April 5, 2025 • 10:55 AM

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently expressed his belief that Iran is seeking direct negotiations rather than relying on intermediaries. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump indicated that he suspects Iran's previous preference for intermediaries may no longer hold true. In a statement made on March 30, Trump issued stark warnings to Iran, threatening military action and secondary tariffs if the country fails to reach an agreement with the U.S. regarding its nuclear program. As a show of force, the U.S. has also deployed additional warplanes to the region....

NATO Chief Affirms U.S. Commitment to Alliance Amid Global Tensions

April 4, 2025 • 02:49 PM

The Secretary-General of NATO has expressed strong confidence in the unwavering commitment of the United States to the alliance. During a press briefing, he emphasized that there are no intentions for the U.S. to withdraw from NATO, asserting that the nation remains fully engaged with the organization.The NATO Chief acknowledged the United States' focus on global affairs, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. He remarked that it is crucial for the stability of the planet that NATO continues to work together effectively.In a joint press conference held in Brussels with the Ukrainian Foreign...

Russian Forces Conduct Hour-Long Drone Bombing in Kharkiv, Ukraine

April 4, 2025 • 02:54 AM

Russian military forces executed a drone bombing campaign lasting one hour in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, on the evening of April 2, 2025. This attack resulted in numerous fires, although authorities reported no casualties from this particular incident. According to regional officials, a total of 17 Iranian-manufactured Shahed drones were deployed during this bombardment. The majority of the assaults targeted the Kiev district, where local fires broke out as a result of the strikes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this wave of attacks. This incident follows an earlier...

18 dead in stampede at Indian national capital's railway station

February 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

A massive crowd crush claimed 18 lives and injured about two dozen at New Delhi station in the Indian capital late on Saturday night as tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims tried to board trains to the world's largest religious congregation in the city of Prayagraj, some 600 km away. Initial media reports, which put the number of dead at 15, said overcrowding on four platforms had led to a stampede. TV channels beamed images of injured women and children and shoes, slippers and luggage left behind on railway platforms. This is the second stampede associated with the Mahakumbh religious...

Rebels Claim Control Over Major City in Eastern Congo

January 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Rebels backed by Rwanda have reportedly advanced into the heart of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, as violence escalates in a region suffering from one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises. Witnesses indicate that the M23 militia, predominantly composed of Tutsi fighters, claims to have taken over the lakeside city, although independent verification of this assertion remains elusive. Gunfire was reported near the airport and in the city center, with local residents describing ongoing clashes between government-aligned militias and M23 fighters. One resident described the...

Israeli Forces Kill Eleven and Injure Many in Southern Lebanon

January 26, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Israeli military actions resulted in the deaths of at least eleven individuals and left 83 others injured in southern Lebanon, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. This incident occurred on January 26, 2025, when local residents attempted to return to their homes in the border area, which Israeli forces had occupied beyond the deadline for withdrawal. The fatalities were reported on a day when the deadline for Israeli troop withdrawal, as per a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, came to an end. Under the ceasefire established in November, both Israeli and Hezbollah forces had...

Understanding Trump's Expedited Deportation Process for Immigrants

January 26, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In the early days of Donald Trump's presidency, significant changes to immigration policy became evident, particularly affecting undocumented immigrants. On January 25, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the commencement of deportation flights, emphasizing the administration's firm stance against illegal immigration. These changes were initiated with a series of executive orders signed by President Trump on January 20, which empowered the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to carry out enforcement actions in sensitive areas, broaden the range of...

Release of Palestinian Prisoners Scheduled in West Bank and Negev Desert

January 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Israeli Prison Service has announced that a group of Palestinian prisoners will be released following the return of four Israeli hostages on January 25. The prisoners are set to be transferred from two facilities: Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank and Ktziot Prison located in the Negev Desert.According to the Israeli authorities, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will facilitate the transportation of the released prisoners from Ofer Prison to designated release points in the West Bank. This process is expected to mirror a previous release that occurred last...

Hamas Releases Four Israeli Hostages in Ceasefire Agreement

January 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a significant development, Hamas has released four Israeli female soldiers as part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at concluding a protracted conflict in Gaza that has lasted for 15 months. The soldiers, who were held captive for over a year, were set free on January 25, 2025, in exchange for approximately 200 Palestinian prisoners. The freed soldiers were presented to a large crowd in Gaza City, surrounded by armed Hamas members. They waved and smiled as they were escorted to vehicles from the Red Cross, which transported them to Israeli forces. The women--Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa,...

Brazil's Itamaraty Acknowledges Gaza Ceasefire with Caution

January 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the initiation of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. However, officials emphasize the need for vigilance regarding the phased nature of the agreement and the ongoing complexities in the region.The first phase of the ceasefire, spanning 42 days and following over a year of conflict, commenced on January 19, marked by the release of three Israeli hostages. These individuals are part of an initial group of 33 hostages being returned to Israel, while the Israeli government is expected to release at least 737...

Trump to Visit Disaster-Stricken Areas in First Trip Post-Inauguration

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

President Donald Trump is set to travel to North Carolina and Los Angeles on January 24, marking his first official trip since assuming the presidency once again on January 20. The visit aims to address areas severely impacted by natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene and recent wildfires. The president's journey to western North Carolina and Los Angeles may escalate partisan tensions surrounding disaster recovery efforts. While the trip is intended to reassure residents of federal support for those affected by hurricanes, wildfires, and other calamities, Trump has signaled that he may...

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