President Donald Trump said he plans to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, claiming the move will be issued “in the strongest and most powerful terms.” His statement follows Texas’s recent designation of the group and a new 200-page ISGAP report alleging the Brotherhood has expanded its influence in U.S. government agencies, education, and social media. ISGAP leaders praised Trump’s stance, arguing that … Continue reading Trump signals plan to designate Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson sparked chaos in Parliament by wearing a burqa after being blocked from introducing a bill to ban face coverings in public. The stunt prompted outrage from Muslim lawmakers and other senators, leading to the suspension of the session. Labor and opposition leaders condemned Hanson’s actions, while Green and independent senators denounced it as racist and disgraceful. Hanson defended her act, claiming … Continue reading Australian senator wears burqa after move to block her face-covering ban bill

The Trump administration plans to reinterview tens of thousands of refugees admitted under President Biden, an unprecedented move in its broader immigration crackdown. An internal memo says the review aims to confirm that refugees still meet admission criteria and pose no security threat. Critics, including major refugee organizations, call the plan cruel, unnecessary, and politically motivated, noting that the administration is simultaneously prioritizing admissions of … Continue reading Trump administration moves to reinterview refugees admitted to US under Biden

The Trump administration has designated “Cartel de los Soles,” a term often used to describe allegedly corrupt Venezuelan officials rather than a formal organization, as a foreign terrorist organization, giving the U.S. expanded authority to impose new sanctions. While the designation does not explicitly allow lethal force, officials argue it could broaden military options as the U.S. deploys significant naval and troop presence for “Operation … Continue reading White House formally designates Venezuela’s Maduro as member of a foreign terrorist organization

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that Taiwan’s “return to China” is a key element of the post-World War II international order, according to state media. Xi emphasized that the U.S. and China once fought together in WWII and should now cooperate to preserve its outcomes. The call came amid China’s heightened tensions with Japan following comments suggesting Tokyo could respond militarily … Continue reading China’s Xi tells Trump Taiwan’s ‘return’ key to post-war order

The Pentagon is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona after he co-released a video urging service members and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. The review cites federal laws prohibiting actions that could undermine loyalty, morale, or discipline in the military, and may lead to court-martial or administrative action. Kelly, a former Navy captain, said he learned of the investigation via social media and … Continue reading Pentagon says it’s investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for breach of military law

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia denied reports that she plans to run for president, saying she has only laughed at such suggestions. Greene recently announced she will resign from Congress in January, citing frustration with her party and a break with former President Trump after he withdrew his support. She criticized the demands and challenges of a presidential campaign, saying it would prevent her … Continue reading Marjorie Taylor Greene refutes reports that she’s considering running for president

The G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa was the first held on the African continent and marked an unusual U.S. boycott. The Trump administration skipped the event after making claims about land confiscations and killings in South Africa and objecting to the summit’s diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda. The summit also broke tradition by issuing a declaration at the start rather than the end and … Continue reading G20 summit closes in South Africa after U.S. absence

Brazil’s federal police arrested former president Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday over suspicion he attempted to evade a 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. The arrest followed a Supreme Court order after reports that Bolsonaro’s ankle monitor, worn during house arrest, had been tampered with, which he later admitted in court footage. Bolsonaro’s supporters staged a religious act in his favor outside the prison, … Continue reading Bolsonaro arrested to prevent ‘attempted escape’

The White House said peace talks in Switzerland represented a “significant step forward” and stressed that any agreement must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty. A joint US-Ukraine statement confirmed that negotiators produced an updated and refined peace framework. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva to advance discussions on ending the war. Despite President Trump’s deadline for Kyiv to approve … Continue reading US Hails ‘Significant Step Forward’ In Ukraine ‘Peace Framework’ Talks