President Donald Trump has signaled or stated more than 30 times since mid-March that a peace deal with Iran is imminent, yet no formal agreement has materialized, according to a CNBC review of public remarks and social media posts. While these repeated claims have failed to yield a diplomatic breakthrough, they continue to influence global … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will resume military strikes against Iran, citing frustrations over stalled peace negotiations. The escalation follows the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter and a breakdown in the ceasefire that began in April, with Trump threatening to target Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. Why are … Read more
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee this week, formally denying allegations of victimizing anyone during his professional association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, appearing for a closed-door transcribed interview, maintained he never witnessed criminal behavior by Epstein and expressed regret for lending the financier credibility through their meetings … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned retaliatory strike on Iran on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened to prevent further regional escalation. According to reports from Israel’s Channel 12, Israeli fighter jets were prepared for a "massive" operation when the directive from Washington forced a last-minute stand-down. The decision follows a cycle of … Read more
Somali referee Omar Artan, recently named Africa’s top male referee for 2025, returned to Mogadishu on Wednesday after being denied entry to the United States for the upcoming World Cup. Despite holding a valid visa, U.S. Customs and Border Protection blocked Artan at Miami International Airport on Saturday, citing “vetting concerns.” FIFA subsequently removed him … Read more
A proposed update to the California Department of Aging’s intrastate funding formula could result in significant service reductions for older adults in Los Angeles County. According to Maral Karaccusian, director of the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, a projected 17% funding cut would lead to nearly 343,000 fewer meals provided to seniors annually … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump questioned Tuesday whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to continue his political career, even as the Likud party confirmed Wednesday that the longtime leader will seek reelection. The exchange comes as an Israel Democracy Institute poll shows 61% of Israelis oppose a reelection bid by the 76-year-old premier, who has … Read more
Israeli forces killed at least 17 people and displaced thousands in southern Lebanon on Tuesday after issuing evacuation orders for the entire city of Tyre, according to the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA). The escalation follows a series of regional strikes, occurring simultaneously with United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that a peace deal between … Read more
US President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel “could be left alone against Iran very soon” if it escalates conflict, according to reports from Channel 12 and the Financial Times. Trump also questioned whether Netanyahu intends to run for reelection and asserted that the Prime Minister will eventually have to accept … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill on Tuesday, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to sign the legislation into law. The 214-212 vote, which fell largely along party lines, funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for the next three years, providing the administration … Read more