Why would one of the most powerful intelligence officials in Washington suddenly walk away from the job? For Tulsi Gabbard, the answer appears deeply personal. Gabbard announced she will resign as US director of national intelligence at the end of June. Her husband, Abraham, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. In an
What happens when decades-old Cold War tensions collide with modern politics? Washington’s latest move against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is reopening one of the darkest chapters in US-Cuba history. It’s raising fresh questions about where the two countries are headed next. The US Justice Department has charged the 94-year-old Castro over the 1996 shooting
Thailand has long sold itself as the easy-going gateway to paradise — beaches, street food, temples, and, until now, generous visa-free stays. But Bangkok is tightening the rules. Why? Officials say some visitors have mistaken a tourist visa for a free pass to break the law. The Thai government has approved plans to sharply reduce
What should have been a quiet day of prayer and preparation before Eid turned into horror outside a California mosque — and left an entire community shaken. Two teenage attackers opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, killing three men before later taking their own lives, police said. Investigators believe the
Who saw this coming? Not many golf fans — and probably not even Aaron Rai himself. The calm and composed Englishman stunned a stacked field to win the US PGA Championship. He claimed his first-ever major title in dramatic fashion at Aronimink. And fittingly, the moment that sealed it felt straight out of a movie.
The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm over a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo — but how worried should the world really be? The WHO has officially declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” after around 246 suspected cases were reported in eastern DR Congo’s Ituri province.
A shadowy militant leader blamed for some of West Africa’s deadliest attacks is dead. At least, that’s what Nigeria and the United States are now declaring after a dramatic overnight operation in the Lake Chad Basin. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by President Donald Trump as the “second in command of ISIS globally”. He was reportedly killed
A dream dive in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives has ended in tragedy. Five Italian divers are feared dead after disappearing deep beneath the ocean. While exploring underwater caves — a mission that quickly turned into a nightmare. Authorities say the group entered the water on Thursday morning near Vaavu Atoll, around 100km south
Could Alberta really break away from Canada? That question just hit a major legal roadblock — and this time, Indigenous leaders were at the centre of the fight. An Alberta judge has thrown out a petition seeking a referendum on provincial independence. Several First Nations groups argued they were never consulted. The ruling, delivered by
Another high-profile exit has hit the Trump administration — and this time it’s America’s top drug regulator. Marty Makary, the commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, is stepping down after just over a year in the role. President Donald Trump confirmed the departure, saying simply: “He was having some difficulties.” So what happened
What started as a shocking threat from President Donald Trump to “own” Greenland may now be turning into something far more traditional. Quiet diplomacy behind closed doors. According to officials familiar with the talks, the US and Denmark have been holding regular negotiations. About expanding America’s military footprint in Greenland. The talks include plans for
Can a man dominate a country’s politics even after years in exile, a military coup, and time behind bars? In Thailand, many believe the answer is still yes — and that man is Thaksin Shinawatra. After spending most of the past two decades overseas and the last eight months in prison, the 76-year-old former prime
