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Day: May 19, 2025

Pence Slams Trump for Criticizing U.S. Abroad, Accepting Jet from Qatar

Former Vice President Mike Pence has sharply criticized President Donald Trump for remarks he made during a recent trip to the Middle East, calling Trump’s comments a betrayal of American service members and a break from long-standing presidential norms. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press in an interview aired Sunday, Pence expressed disapproval over Trump’s […]

Trump’s Envoy Steve Witkoff Reasserts U.S. ‘Red Line’ on Iran Uranium Enrichment Amid Renewed Nuclear Talks

WASHINGTON — U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday reiterated that any future agreement between the United States and Iran must include a firm commitment from Tehran to halt uranium enrichment — a stance that immediately drew strong criticism from Iranian officials and signaled ongoing tension in the revived nuclear negotiations. Speaking at a press […]

Argentina’s President Javier Milei Gains Momentum with Key Victory in Buenos Aires Legislative Election

BUENOS AIRES, May 18 (Reuters) — Argentine President Javier Milei secured a critical political boost on Sunday as his endorsed candidates emerged victorious in a key legislative election in the capital city of Buenos Aires — a major symbolic and strategic win for his administration less than two years into his presidency. With over 99% […]

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Bones

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to his bones, according to a statement from his personal office released Sunday. “Last week, President Joe Biden underwent evaluation after experiencing worsening urinary symptoms. A prostate nodule was identified, and on Friday, he was diagnosed […]

Why Kashmir Isn’t Expecting Much From Trump’s Mediation Offer

On May 10, following four days of military clashes, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. While he initially avoided mentioning Kashmir, he later offered to mediate on the long-standing dispute. India Rejects Mediation New Delhi dismissed the offer, maintaining its long-standing position that Kashmir is a bilateral matter with Pakistan. […]

Ukraine Says Russia Plans Intercontinental Missile Launch to Intimidate West

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency reported on Sunday that Russia is preparing to conduct a “training and combat” launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in an apparent move to intimidate Ukraine, NATO, and EU countries. According to the GUR (Ukraine’s military intelligence), the missile launch is scheduled to take place from the Sverdlovsk region in […]

Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff, Calls for Global Peace and Unity

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in the Catholic Church’s history, officially began his pontificate on Sunday with an inaugural mass at St. Peter’s Square. Addressing a crowd of around 200,000 pilgrims and more than 150 world dignitaries, he called for peace, unity, and openness across religious and political divides. The mass blended centuries-old […]

Israel Expands Ground Operation in Gaza, Likely Killed Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar

Israel’s military has escalated its campaign in the Gaza Strip by initiating extensive ground operations across both northern and southern areas of Gaza. The offensive aims to significantly weaken Hamas by targeting its military infrastructure, including weapons storage sites, underground tunnels, and antitank missile launchers, while also pressuring Hamas to release the hostages it is […]

Trump’s Sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Bring Tribunal’s Work to a Halt.

THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) is struggling to function after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan. Since February, Khan has been cut off from his official email, had his bank accounts frozen, and American staffers face the risk of arrest if they travel to the United […]

Protest by Dismissed Former Army Personnel and the Position of the Bangladesh Army

Dhaka, 18 May 2025 (Sunday): A group of dismissed or released former members of the Bangladesh Army staged a protest at the premises of the National Press Club in Dhaka. They voiced several demands, including reinstatement in service, withdrawal of disciplinary actions, and financial compensation. In an effort to reach a peaceful resolution, a delegation […]