President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the deployment of an additional 1,500 US troops to the Mexican border, intensifying his crackdown on illegal immigration and diversity programs. Trump halted the arrival of refugees and threatened to prosecute local authorities who fail to deport migrants. In his return to office, Trump has pushed through right-wing measures, including ordering federal employees involved in diversity programs to be placed on paid leave immediately. Trump also discussed his first phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who promised to increase trade to the United States. In his latest round of appointments, Trump…
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Donald Trump wished his wife and First Lady Melania Trump a happy 20th wedding anniversary by posting a throwback picture from their wedding day on his official X account. “Happy 20th Anniversary to Melania!” Donald wrote in the post. This marks Donald’s first social media post for Melania after he took office as US president for a second term. Their relationship has had its ups and downs, especially during the Republican’s trial and rumors of family drama. Melania made a return to Washington in a sharply tailored outfit as her husband assumed office again, with her long navy coat and…
A new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles near Castaic Lake, rapidly spreading to over 9,400 acres (38 square km), forcing more than 31,000 people to evacuate. The Hughes Fire grew quickly, reaching two-thirds the size of the Eaton Fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and dry brush. Authorities warned the Castaic Lake area was under an immediate life-threatening risk. The fire prompted evacuation orders for 31,000 people, with another 23,000 under evacuation warnings. In anticipation of fast-moving fires, 1,100 firefighters were deployed across Southern California.
A new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles near Castaic Lake, rapidly spreading to cover 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) in just over two hours. The fire was fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, sending smoke and embers ahead of the flames. Evacuation orders were issued for 19,000 residents around the lake. This new fire comes after two previous devastating fires that killed over 25 people and destroyed thousands of structures. Helicopters and planes were deployed to drop water and retardant on the fire, while crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest worked to contain…
The Trump administration has dismissed Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US armed forces, citing “leadership deficiencies, operational failures, and inability to advance the strategic objectives of the US Coast Guard.” Fagan was nominated by former President Joe Biden to lead the Coast Guard in 2021, becoming the first female leader of a branch of the US military. One reason for her dismissal was her “excessive” focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, which the Trump administration has vowed to eliminate from federal agencies. The Coast Guard has faced scrutiny for sexual…
US President Donald Trump’s threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may actually be aimed at limiting Beijing’s growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say. The Panama Canal, which handles 5% of global maritime trade and 40% of US container traffic, seems unlikely to be seized by force, they agree. China does not control the canal; rather, the Panama government is responsible for its management. The canal was handed over to Panama in 1999 after the US signed treaties in 1977, and since then, it has been managed by Panama’s government. Panama granted…
The Trump administration has directed US prosecutors to initiate criminal investigations against state and local officials who defy federal immigration laws, a significant step in immigration control that began on President Trump’s first day in office. In a memo seen by Reuters, Trump’s acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove wrote, “Federal law prohibits state and local actors from resisting, obstructing, or otherwise failing to comply with lawful immigration-related commands and requests.” This policy was issued as the new Republican administration prepares to intensify its efforts against illegal immigration in cities with significant migrant populations, such as New York and Chicago,…
A Chinese mine worker was killed in an attack in northern Afghanistan on Wednesday, where the Taliban government is attempting to project security to attract investment from Beijing. According to police, the Chinese national was traveling on Tuesday evening in Takhar province, near the Tajikistan border, when he was killed by “unknown armed men,” said provincial police spokesperson Mohammad Akbar Haqqani. He added that the man was traveling “for unknown reasons” without informing local security officials, who typically accompany Chinese nationals during their trips. A translator who was traveling with the man was unharmed, Haqqani mentioned. Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul…
At least 11 people were killed in a train accident in Maharashtra, western India, on January 22, 2025, after they disembarked from their train due to fears of a fire, only to be struck by another train on the adjacent track, according to local media reports. Railway officials stated that someone had pulled the alarm chain, causing the train to stop, after which several passengers got off onto the adjacent track and were hit by a passing train. According to senior railway official Praveen Gedam from the Nashik region, 11 people have been confirmed dead, and 5 others are injured.…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding acquittal pleas filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana II case. The hearing has been adjourned to January 28. Justice Raja Inam Amin Minhas presided over the hearing, where Khan’s counsel, Salman Safdar, requested a stay on the trial court proceedings. The request was denied, with the judge stating that there is no precedent for halting criminal proceedings at this stage. Safdar also sought a change of bench, suggesting Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb, who had previously…
