Trump, Donald
The United States continued its efforts to disrupt narco-trafficking operations, conducting a strike against a vessel off the coast of Venezuela. The strike, authorized by President Donald Trump, targeted a boat carrying substantial amounts of narcotics intended for the US market. The operation resulted in the deaths of four male
Trump, Donald
The Trump administration has unveiled a "compact" that seeks to incentivize universities to adopt its agenda by offering preferential access to federal funding in exchange for signing a 10-page contract. The compact includes demands such as cutting administrative costs, eliminating most preferences in admissions, hiring, and financial aid,
Trump, Donald
A vote to end a United States government shutdown, hours after it began, failed yesterday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to back the party's demands to fund health care subsidies that US President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide. The stalemate is expected to impact
Musk, Elon
Elon Musk has become the world's first billionaire to reach a staggering net worth of $US500 billion, largely fueled by his significant stakes in electric carmaker Tesla and aerospace firm SpaceX, according to Forbes. Musk's net worth has surpassed that of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison by
Organized crime
The US has been embroiled in a contentious situation with drug cartels, with President Donald Trump declaring that the country is in an "armed conflict" with these organizations. In a memo to Congress, Trump labelled the gangs "non-state armed groups" whose activities "constitute an armed
Public finance
A partial government shutdown is imminent, with federal employees being furloughed and key services grinding to a halt as the Trump administration holds out for concessions from Senate Democrats. The shutdown is expected to impact everyday Americans, from delayed air travel and museum closures to halted government websites and services.
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting Qatar a US security guarantee with conditions similar to NATO's Article 5. The order comes after two recent attacks on Qatar's territory, including a retaliatory strike by Israel in September that killed at least one Qatari citizen.
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Tensions continue to escalate in Gaza as Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, issued a final warning for residents to flee the city, effectively cutting off the north from the south. The Israeli military has seized control of the Netzarim corridor, and those leaving Gaza City for the south
Trump, Donald
US President Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Gaza has received significant backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Blair, who has been involved in high-level planning talks about the future of Gaza, has praised the plan as "bold and
Trump, Donald
The TikTok deal, struck between the US government and a consortium of investors, including some of Donald Trump's closest supporters, has sparked concerns about crony capitalism. The deal, worth $US14 billion, will see TikTok being spun out from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and leased to a new
Netanyahu, Benjamin
U.S. President Donald Trump laid out a comprehensive 20-point proposal at the White House on Monday to end the war in Gaza, supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan aims to free remaining hostages and brings forward conditions that Hamas has previously rejected. Despite widespread international support,
Trump, Donald
Sir Keir Starmer called on Hamas to end the misery in Gaza as representatives of the terror group are said to be reviewing Donald Trump's 20-point plan for peace in the region. The US President's plan, announced on Monday, includes a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of
