Starmer Faces Growing Pressure as Cabinet Divisions Deepen

Keir Starmer in a dark suit and red tie stands outside a government building at night while photographers gather nearby with cameras.

Starmer Faces Growing Pressure as Cabinet Divisions Deepen Keir Starmer is facing the toughest test of his leadership since becoming prime minister, after heavy Labour losses in last week’s local elections triggered fresh calls for change. Senior cabinet ministers are said to have urged him to set out a timetable for his departure, while more … Read more

Southern California Mayor Resigns in Chinese Agent Case

Eileen Wang stands beside a U.S. flag inside a formal Arcadia government office.

Southern California Mayor Resigns in Chinese Agent Case Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia in Southern California, resigned on Monday and agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. According to court documents, Wang worked with Chinese officials between late 2020 and 2022. She also helped promote pro-Beijing content through the … Read more

Netanyahu Says Israel Should Phase Out U.S. Military Aid

Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a interview with U.S. and Israeli flags in the background while discussing Israel’s future military aid policy.

Netanyahu Says Israel Should Phase Out U.S. Military Aid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel should reduce its dependence on U.S. military support. He added that the country should bring that aid down to zero over the next decade. Israel currently receives about 3.8 billion dollars a year in U.S. military aid. The … Read more

US to Revoke Passports of Parents With Child Support Debt

A U.S. passport and judge’s gavel placed before a courthouse and American flag, symbolizing legal action tied to passport revocation over unpaid child support debt.

US to Revoke Passports of Parents With Child Support Debt The United States government is enforcing child support laws more aggressively. Child support is the money a parent must legally provide for a child’s care after separation or divorce. Parents who fail to pay court-ordered child support could lose their passports. Under federal law, people … Read more

French Professor Invented a Fake Prize and Gave It to Himself

Image shows the Florent Montaclair’s Gold Medals of Philology

French Professor Invented a Fake Prize and Gave It to Himself French authorities are examining the case of a university professor who is accused of creating a fictitious prize in philology and awarding it to himself in a high-profile ceremony. Florent Montaclair, who taught for two decades at a university in Besançon, received the so-called … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination

Vivek Ramaswamy at a campaign podium with Ohio flag backdrop, addressing supporters during an election night event.

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor COLUMBUS, Ohio Vivek Ramaswamy has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor after a decisive primary victory on May 5, 2026. The biotech entrepreneur, who previously ran for the Republican presidential nomination, defeated challenger Casey Putsch and now moves forward to the November general election. He is … Read more

Oil Prices Ease After US Pauses Project Freedom

Graphic showing falling Brent crude oil prices amid Iran tensions, with a chart, oil barrels, the Strait of Hormuz, an oil rig, and a photo of former President Donald Trump alongside text about the US pausing 'Project Freedom'.

Oil Prices Ease After US Pauses Project Freedom in Hormuz Operation Oil prices dropped in early Asian trade on Wednesday. The decline followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement to pause “Project Freedom.” The operation was aimed at guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the pause signaled a possible shift in approach toward the … Read more

China fireworks factory blast in Hunan kills 26

Image shows a fire bridge engine running on the street of Hunan (China).

China fireworks factory blast in Hunan kills 26, Xi Jinping orders probe A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province killed 26 people and injured 61 others. The incident took place at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in Liuyang, a major fireworks production hub under Changsha. It happened on Monday at around … Read more

US Destroys Iranian Fast Boats Following Attack on UAE Fujairah Port

Image shows a American helicopter is chasing to Iranian fast boat in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Destroys Iranian Fast Boats Following Attack on UAE Fujairah Port Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after the United States attacked fast Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. This action came as Iran launched attacks on targets in the United Arab Emirates, including a key oil port of Fujairah. The incidents … Read more

Iran Warns US Over Hormuz as Trump Plans Ship Rescue

Iranian and U.S. naval forces face off in the Strait of Hormuz, with a bold headline warning of rising tensions.

Iran Warns US Over Hormuz as Trump Plans Ship Rescue Iran warned United States forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in a key oil route. The warning followed remarks by Donald Trump, who said the US would help stranded commercial ships move safely. However, Iranian officials stressed that their armed forces … Read more