Could Donald Trump soon be staring back at Americans from a brand-new $250 bill? That’s the idea now circulating in Washington — and it’s already sparking fierce debate. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing for the possibility of printing a commemorative $250 note. It is tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. There’s just one major
The Moon is no longer just a symbol of past glory — it’s becoming the centrepiece of a new global power race. And Nasa wants to make sure the US gets there first. The space agency has unveiled ambitious plans for robotic landers, hopping drones, lunar vehicles and even semi-permanent housing as part of its
Just when hopes of a breakthrough were growing, the US launched fresh strikes on Iran. Raising a tense question: is the ceasefire holding, or quietly falling apart? Washington says the attacks targeted Iranian missile sites and boats near Bandar Abbas. They were allegedly trying to place mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the
A world record was broken in Las Vegas this weekend — but don’t expect it to appear in the official history books anytime soon. Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev became the only athlete at the controversial Enhanced Games to beat a recognised world record. He clocked 20.81 seconds in the men’s 50m freestyle. That’s faster than
Gunfire near the White House? For a few chaotic moments on Saturday evening, One of the most heavily guarded places on Earth looked dangerously vulnerable again. A 21-year-old man identified by US media as Nasire Best was shot dead after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint. Triggering a rapid response from Secret Service
At least 90 miners were killed after a massive gas explosion ripped through the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province. Marking China’s deadliest mining disaster in more than a decade. Nearly 250 workers were reportedly underground when the blast struck on Friday evening. Triggering panic, toxic fumes, and a desperate race for survival. Some miners
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.
