The Trump administration has taken a dramatic swing at Voice of America (VOA), moving to cut nearly 500 of its employees. For an outlet born in World War II to fight Nazi propaganda and later transformed into one of America’s biggest global broadcasters. It’s a stunning shake-up. The move comes as part of President Trump’s
A shocking assassination has rocked Ukraine. Former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy has been gunned down in broad daylight in Lviv. But who killed him—and why? Unverified footage appears to show a gunman disguised as a delivery courier calmly walking behind Parubiy. He then pulls out a weapon and fires. Witnesses say the attacker carried a
What’s a better sign of confidence than a company buying back its own stock at a higher price? ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, is doing just that. Rolling out a new employee share buyback that values the firm at more than $330 billion. That’s up from $315bn just six months ago. The offer?
Singapore is turning up the heat on vaping — and this time, the penalties are harsher than ever. Think bigger fines, longer jail terms, and yes, even caning. For foreigners, deportation could be on the table too. The tough stance isn’t new. Singapore banned vaping back in 2018. But in recent months, a dangerous twist
South Korea is drawing a hard line on smartphones in schools. Starting March 2026, students won’t be allowed to use their phones during class hours. A move lawmakers say is long overdue in the fight against digital addiction. Supporters argue it’s simple: too much screen time is hurting kids’ focus, grades, and even friendships. “When
Donald Trump just fired a shot straight at the heart of the Federal Reserve. The president announced he’s removing Fed governor Lisa Cook — the first Black woman to ever serve on the board. He claimed she made false statements on mortgage agreements. His justification? That the Constitution gives him the power to do so.
Vietnam isn’t taking any chances. With Typhoon Kajiki barreling toward its central coast, authorities have ordered more than half a million people. Authorities have ordered more than half a million people to evacuate. The storm is already roaring with winds of 166 km/h—and forecasters warn it could get even stronger before landfall early Monday. Entire
What happens when a president tries to send troops into a city that says it doesn’t want them? That’s the showdown brewing between Donald Trump and Democratic leaders in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker blasted Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, calling it “an abuse of power.” He accused the president of “manufacturing
Another shake-up at the Pentagon — and this one’s raising eyebrows. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Lt Gen Jeffery Kruse, head of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). Two other top commanders were also fired. The Pentagon didn’t spell out why, but the timing speaks volumes. Just weeks ago, the White House slammed a
Hurricane Erin may be losing steam, but she’s still leaving a mess in her wake. New Jersey has now declared a state of emergency as powerful winds, dangerous rip currents, and flooding threaten the state’s coastline. And here’s the kicker—Erin never even made landfall. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Erin is still “very
A young US Navy sailor thought he found an easy way to make extra cash. Instead, he now faces the rest of his life behind bars. Jinchao “Patrick” Wei, 25, has been convicted of espionage for secretly feeding military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer. Over 18 months, prosecutors say, Wei pocketed more than $12,000
What happens when scandal touches royalty—even if it’s just one step removed? Norway is grappling with that question. Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape. Høiby, who was born before Mette-Marit married Crown Prince Haakon, denies the most serious allegations but admits
