Over 250 gang members have been brought to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) after the Trump administration defied a federal judge's ruling. This move is part of a larger initiative to cut down on gang power in the country while assisting the US with the deportation of dangerous criminals.
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During a podcast with Ted Cruz, Elon Musk identified Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Larry Page as the smartest people he has ever met. Musk praised their visionary thinking, innovative approaches, and abilities to overcome obstacles while significantly transforming industries through their groundbreaking work in e-commerce, software development, and internet search technology.
An old rumor that Rep Ilhan Omar married her brother and committed immigration fraud resurfaced as a report claimed that it is not anymore a rumor as a personal friend has now confirmed on record that she indeed married her brother. According to the UK Daily Mail, sources confirmed that Omar told her friends that her second husband was actually her brother and that the marriage was a scam to get him immigration papers.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Myanmar on April 14, 2025, prompting India to send an Indian Army Engineers team under the Operation Brahma to assess the damage. The team is evaluating infrastructure in Naypyitaw and Mandalay, following a larger 7.7-magnitude earthquake in March. India is also providing humanitarian aid, including food and supplies, to local communities and the Indian diaspora.
President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the world health organization (WHO) has caused the agency to lose its largest funder, with the US projected to contribute $958 million, or nearly 15 per cent of Who's $6.5 billion budget for 2025. Who’s budget relies heavily on voluntary contributions, making it difficult to prioritize global health issues. The US is followed by major donors like the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, Gavi, and the European Commission. The US has instructed... Expand
Israel's military pressed ground operations across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, encircling part of Rafah city near Egypt almost a week into a renewed assault on the Palestinian territory. According to the Gaza health ministry, at least 637 Palestinians have been killed in the renewed Israeli assault since Tuesday.
​The US-Canada border runs across the floor of the library but its entrance is on the American side. The back door is on the Canadian side and those who do not have a library card will have to use the back door now. ​​US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the divide is about to become more pronounced in the coming days as only library card holders and employees will be allowed to cross over from Canada to enter through the main gate on the US side.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman informed President Trump that the kingdom plans to boost investments and trade with the US by $600 billion over the next four years. This commitment, driven by anticipated government reforms, aims to achieve unparalleled economic prosperity for Saudi Arabia.
A Kentucky woman, Noora Shalash, has been charged with a hate crime after being captured on video making antisemitic slurs and assaulting a Jewish man in a Midtown Manhattan office building. The incident, which occurred at 950 Third Ave, involved Shalash hurling offensive language and physically attacking the man. She faces charges of aggravated harassment as a second-degree hate crime.
Saudi Arabia will host leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE on February 20 to discuss President Trump's controversial proposal for a US takeover of Gaza. Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas is also expected to attend, amidst widespread outrage across the Arab world over the suggested mass relocation of Palestinians.