An AI-generated audio clip of President Donald Trump has been making the rounds online. Yet another reminder of how easily fake content can hijack US politics. The clip, which sounds eerily like Trump, features him supposedly shouting at officials to block the release of the Epstein files. “If I go down, I will bring all
What was supposed to be a political clash turned into something closer to a buddy comedy. When US President Donald Trump met New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani—who’d called him a “despot” just weeks ago—you’d expect fireworks. Instead? Smiles. Compliments. And a surprising amount of agreement. Trump’s team hyped the meeting as a “communist coming
Relentless rains have turned central Vietnam into a disaster zone, leaving at least 41 people dead and nine still unaccounted for. More than 52,000 homes submerged, half a million households without power, and tens of thousands forced to evacuate. And the rain just keeps coming. Some regions have seen over 1.5m of rainfall in just
In a dramatic turn, President Donald Trump has signed a bill ordering the Justice Department to release all files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump had previously opposed disclosure. He shifted after pushback from Epstein’s victims and even some Republicans. The legislation cleared Congress with ease—427-1 in the House and unanimous consent in the
In a rare moment of near-total agreement, both chambers of Congress just voted to force the US Justice Department to release its long-guarded files on Jeffrey Epstein. It was a near-total agreement between both chambers. The House backed the move 427–1, and the Senate approved it so fast it didn’t even bother with a formal
US President Donald Trump says he’s ready to green-light the sale of America’s most advanced warplane — the F-35 — to Saudi Arabia. His announcement comes just a day before hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, adding an unmistakable layer of diplomatic theatre. “I will say that we will be doing that,” Trump told reporters,
Charlotte, North Carolina woke up to a jarring scene this weekend: federal agents swarming the city and armored vehicles rolling in. Immigration raids unfolded in broad daylight. It’s all part of President Donald Trump’s vow to launch “the largest deportation programme” in US history — and Charlotte is his latest target. According to CBS, nearly
What happens when frustration boils over in a country already grappling with violence? Mexico City found out this weekend. At least 120 people — most of them police — were injured as huge crowds of mostly Gen Z protesters took to the streets. They were calling out rising crime and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security strategy.
China and Japan are trading some of their harshest words in years — all sparked by a few sentences about Taiwan. So what exactly happened, and why did it blow up so fast? It started when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Japan’s Self-Defense Forces might intervene if China attacked Taiwan. Sounds hypothetical, right?
Germany is taking a big step toward rebuilding its military strength — but not without national debate. After months of political back-and-forth, the coalition government has agreed on a new military service plan. It is aimed at boosting troop numbers and preparing for a more uncertain Europe. So what’s changing? Starting next year, every 18-year-old
After 43 long days of political gridlock, missed paychecks, and nationwide frustration, the US government is finally back in business. President Donald Trump signed a short-term spending bill late Wednesday, ending the longest shutdown in American history. “People were hurt so badly,” Trump admitted from the Oval Office, as he declared that the government would
How does a routine return flight end in disaster? On Tuesday, a Turkish military C-130 cargo plane took off from Ganja, Azerbaijan. It was heading home — but never made it. Shortly after crossing into eastern Georgia, the plane crashed, killing all 20 people onboard, including the flight crew. Eyewitness footage shows the aircraft spinning
