The Alaska Legislature passed a resolution urging President Trump to maintain the name Denali for the state's highest peak, emphasizing its cultural and historical significance. The resolution reflects bipartisan support to reject Trump's executive order to restore the name Mount McKinley.
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Israel has banned the UNRWA from operating on its territory, effective immediately, despite international backlash. The move follows accusations from Israeli officials that the agency is linked to Hamas. This decision threatens vital services for Palestinian refugees, including schools and clinics. UN officials warn that it will disrupt aid delivery to millions in Gaza and other regions, while Palestinians see it as a bid to undermine their right of return.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to build a domestic version of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system. This new project will aim to protect the US from various missile threats. It will be built domestically. Additional executive orders related to military policies, vaccination, transgender military service, and DEI programs are also expected.
Prince Andrew is reportedly anxious about visiting the US amid renewed demands for an Epstein-related investigation. His fears of potential arrest or civil action have limited his travel, except to Bahrain. Andrew's links to Epstein remain under scrutiny, with calls for further questioning.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges $600 billion in US investments, backed by Trump’s endorsement. This move might leverage Saudi influence on oil prices to pressure Russia amid the Ukraine war. However, reducing oil prices may challenge Saudi economic goals and strain Russia ties, complicating mediation efforts but offering potential strategic benefits.
Matthew J Huttle, recently pardoned by Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in Indiana. Huttle resisted arrest and was armed, leading to an altercation with a sheriff’s deputy. The incident raises questions about Trump’s pardons possibly encouraging further political violence.
A South Korean elementary school teacher is under police investigation for allegedly stabbing a first-grade student to death in Daejeon. The female suspect, in her 40s, had recently returned to work after medical leave and had been receiving treatment for depression since 2018. The girl was found in an audio-visual room and later pronounced dead at a hospital. The tragedy has shocked the nation, prompting acting President Choi Sang-mok to order a review of school safety measures. The school... Expand
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, will be honored with a funeral at Washington National Cathedral and a second service in Georgia. The ceremonies pay tribute to Carter's humanitarian work and achievements, including his peace efforts and contributions to ethics in governance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's verbal assurances on limiting attacks on energy infrastructure, insisting on tangible actions for peace. Zelenskyy emphasizes that only a genuine cessation of Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure can bring peace. He also calls for increased sanctions on Russia and further military assistance for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of US-UK relations during a security summit in London, highlighting that the US remains a vital ally despite recent tensions. He also stressed the need for Europe to continue funding Ukraine, announcing a UK plan to supply air defense missiles to the nation.
A bus overturned near Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport early Tuesday, resulting in 12 deaths and 45 injuries. The bus was carrying passengers from Katlehong. Emergency responders attended the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause, and the site is treated as a crime scene. Speed might have been a factor in the accident.