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Trump has immunity for actions as president, US supreme court rules
The United States supreme court has ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity for official actions taken while in office. In a 6-3 ruling delivered on Monday, the majority decision dismissed the verdict of the lower court on the criminal charges filed against Trump over his conduct after the 2020 elections. The six justices […]
US state bans medical treatment for transgender children
The Texas Supreme Court has backed a law that stops doctors from giving medical treatment to children who feel their gender is different from the one they were born with. This treatment includes puberty blockers, hormones and other medicines that help transgender children feel more comfortable in their bodies, Reuters reported on Friday. The Texas […]
Russia awaits US response to prisoner swap proposals
Russia is still awaiting a response from the United States regarding a potential prisoner swap, just days before US journalist Evan Gershkovich is set to stand trial in Russia. Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was arrested in March 2023 and charged with espionage, a claim that his family, employer, and the White House have […]
President Biden’s Son Convicted On All Charges In Gun Case
A jury found Hunter Biden guilty on Tuesday of federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president. The 54-year-old son of President Joe Biden was convicted on all three of the felony counts stemming from his 2018 purchase of a handgun while addicted to drugs. The […]
Four officers dead, others wounded in US shooting
Four law enforcement officers were shot dead and four others were wounded while serving a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, on Monday. According to BBC, officials said at least one suspected attacker was found dead in the front yard of a barricaded home after a standoff that lasted three hours. The report also […]
World reactions to Iran strikes on Israel
Western powers condemned Iran’s strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to escalate the destabilisation of the Middle East. Here are some of the main reactions so far: – United States: ‘ironclad’ US National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson reiterated President Joe Biden’s “ironclad” support for Israel’s security. The United States will stand […]
US ex-Ambassador bags 15 years jail term for spying on American govt
Former United States Ambassador to Bolivia, Victor Manuel Rocha, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to espionage charges. Rocha admitted to spying on the US government for Cuba over a span of more than a decade. The sentencing was delivered by US District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami on Friday. […]
Total solar eclipse hits Mexico, US, Canada
A frenzy of eclipse excitement swept across North America on Monday, captivating tens of millions of people with a mesmerizing celestial display that presented rare opportunities for both commerce and science, not to mention an excuse for celebration. The Moon’s shadow cast the Pacific coast of Mexico into complete darkness at 11:07 am local time […]
US offers help as nine die, 1,000 injured in Taiwan earthquake
At least nine people lost their lives, and more than 1,000 sustained injuries as a powerful earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday. The tremor caused extensive damage to numerous buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended as far as Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. Dozens of individuals were believed to be safe but stranded […]
BREAKING: Court Reduces Donald Trump’s Bond In Civil Fraud Case To $175million As Ex-President Attends Another Hearing
An appeal court has lowered former President Donald Trump’s bond in the New York civil fraud case from $454 million to $175 million to be paid within ten days. This comes as Trump attends a hearing in New York for motions in the hush money case against him. The ruling came the same day that […]