A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's effort to end temporary legal status for thousands of migrants, hindering his immigration crackdown. The court declined to suspend a previous ruling blocking the Department of Homeland Security from ending humanitarian parole granted under President Biden. Judges argued the administration failed to demonstrate the legality of categorically terminating parole, favoring individual case reviews.
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Huthi rebels in Yemen accused Washington of conducting multiple strikes near Sanaa. The strikes reportedly wounded fourteen people in the Sawan neighbourhood. This follows a Huthi attack on Israel, an ally of the United States. US military action against the Huthis has intensified since March. The US claims to have struck over 1,000 targets in Yemen since then.
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has erupted again, sending lava over 300 feet into the air. The eruption on Halemaumau Crater's floor began at 10:16 am, with significant hazards from volcanic gas emissions and windblown volcanic glass affecting the surrounding areas.
US President Donald Trump reaches a 47% approval rating, the highest in NBC's polling history, with significant support for his immigration policies and trade tariffs. Despite economic policy disapproval, optimism about the country's direction is at its highest since 2004.
USAID is under heavy scrutiny after a Trump administration crackdown and a 90-day pause in foreign assistance. Concerns over the agency's expenditures, including funding initiatives in LGBTQ and other social domains, have been raised. The list of controversial spending includes significant amounts for projects in diverse regions, sparking debates about the agency's accountability.
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visits Beijing for talks amid acknowledged 'challenges and concerns' in bilateral ties, including disputed territories and military spending. Tensions have also arisen over Japan's decision to release Fukushima cooling water into the Pacific. Both countries emphasize the importance of maintaining a stable relationship for regional and international peace and stability.
​Don Jr took Anderson on a trip to Alaska and introduced her around as his girlfriend when he was still very much with Guilfoyle, the report said adding that Don Jr is ready to move on and has been doing so anyway but he just wants things to end as nicely as possible. Don Jr and Guilfoyle had some public bickering at Mar-a-Lago but they want to keep things as nice as possible.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv targeted a military hospital, shopping center, and apartment blocks, resulting in casualties. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of prolonging ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, US President Trump criticized Putin over his remarks about Ukrainian leadership.
One person was killed and several others injured when security personnel thwarted an attack on a Bangladesh Air Force base in Cox's Bazar. The attack was launched by locals after a man was detained for not having documents for his motorcycle. Air Force personnel fired blank shots to protect the base, denying allegations of firing live bullets.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brian Burch, president of CatholicVote, as US ambassador to the Vatican. Trump praised Burch's devotion to his faith and country. Burch expressed commitment to promoting human dignity and the common good. Trump highlighted Burch's role in securing significant Catholic support during the last election.