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Trump allies plan Senate push to pass SAVE America Act
Allies of U.S. President Donald Trump are preparing to take over the Senate floor this week in an effort to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a bill that would require documented proof of citizenship to register…
White House denies urging GOP to soften deportation messaging
The White House has denied reports that officials urged Republican lawmakers to change their messaging on mass deportations ahead of upcoming midterm elections, saying the administration’s immigration policy remains unchanged. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said the administration continues to…
Former Gettysburg mayor arrested on charges involving sex crimes with minor
Former Gettysburg, Pennsylvania mayor Chad-Alan Carr has been arrested on multiple charges related to alleged offenses involving a minor, according to authorities in Adams County. District Attorney Brian Sinnett announced Carr’s arrest during a press conference with Pennsylvania State Police,…
California lawmakers propose recognizing Eid holidays
Lawmakers in California have introduced a bill that would recognize the Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state-recognized holidays, according to legislation announced in the state legislature. The proposal, introduced by Assembly member Matt Haney, would allow…
Hamas urges Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group Hamas has urged Iran to stop attacks on Gulf countries, making a rare appeal to its key regional ally as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran expands across the Middle East. In a statement,…
South Korea’s ex-president jailed for life
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison by a Seoul court after being convicted of insurrection for his attempt to impose martial law late in 2024, a landmark verdict that caps the country’s most serious political…
UAE Demands Iran End “Occupation” and Give Access to Disputed Persian Gulf Islands
The United Arab Emirates has renewed its demand that Iran relinquish control of three strategically located islands in the Persian Gulf Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb and grant full access or sovereignty to Abu Dhabi, according to recent…
Israel’s Diamond Exports Lead Despite No Domestic Mines
Israel remained one of the world’s leading exporters of polished diamonds, even though the country has no diamond mines and does not extract rough stones domestically. Industry officials and trade data have consistently shown that Israel’s role in the global…
Poison control calls rise as weight loss drug overdoses increase
MLN: 05/02/2026 Calls to poison control centers linked to overdoses of popular weight-loss medications are rising as use of GLP-1 drugs continues to expand, with some cases involving children who accidentally ingest or inject the drugs. GLP-1 medications such as…
Nigeria’s first lady calls Trump focus on Christians a “divine intervention”
MLN: 05/02/2026 Nigeria’s first lady Oluremi Tinubu said international concern over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria is often driven by propaganda, but described President Donald Trump’s focus on protecting Christians as a divine intervention that has opened space to…
Iran says it did not seek negotiations with U.S., rejects talks under threats
MLN -28 JAN 2026 Iran’s foreign minister said Wednesday that Tehran has not requested negotiations with the United States and has had no recent contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, rejecting suggestions by President Donald Trump that talks could…
Deadly Landslides in New Zealand Leave Two dead, Several Missing
MLN -22 JAN 2026:Two people have died and several others remain missing after landslides struck parts of New Zealand’s North Island following days of heavy rainfall, authorities said Thursday. The confirmed deaths occurred in Welcome Bay, while emergency crews continued…
Cambodia to Repatriate 73 South Korean Online Scam Suspects
MLN -22 JAN 2026:Cambodia will send 73 South Korean nationals home this week to face investigation over alleged involvement in large-scale online scams, South Korean officials said Thursday, marking the largest repatriation of Korean criminal suspects from overseas. The suspects…
Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Died From Accidental Overdose
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died from an abnormal heart rhythm caused by an accidental drug overdose, according to a toxicology report released Tuesday by the North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office. Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his home in…
Another train crashes in Spain, killing 1 person, days after fatal high-speed train collision
MLN- 20 JAN 2026: A commuter train derailed near Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday night after striking a retaining wall that collapsed onto the tracks, killing one person and injuring at least 37 others, authorities said. The accident happened in the…
Man Who Killed Japan’s Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Sentenced to Life in Prison
MLN -21 JAN 2026: A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami, 45 years old to life imprisonment for the killing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, more than three years after the former leader was shot during a campaign…
Leaked Photos Reveal Scale of Deaths in Iran Protest Crackdown, BBC Reports
MLN — 21 JAN 2026: Hundreds of photographs showing the faces of people killed during Iran’s violent crackdown on anti-government protests have been leaked to BBC, According to BBC, the images, taken inside a mortuary in southern Tehran, show at…
Winter Storm Triggers Massive Pileup on Michigan Highway
MLN -20 JAN 2026: A powerful winter snowstorm caused a massive multi-vehicle crash involving roughly 100 cars and trucks on Interstate 196 in Zeeland Township, Michigan, on Monday, forcing authorities to shut down the highway in both directions, officials said.…
Approved Immigrants Left Waiting After Naturalization Ceremonies Paused
MLN — 20 JAN 2026: President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend U.S. naturalization ceremonies for applicants from dozens of countries has left thousands of approved immigrants in limbo, according to lawmakers and immigration advocates, after many had already completed the…
World Economic Forum Opens in Davos With Leaders From Across Globe
MLN — 19 JAN 2026: Business executives, government officials and civil society leaders are gathering in Davos, Switzerland, this week for the annual World Economic Forum, organizers said, as global economic and geopolitical tensions shape discussions at one of the…
Kremlin Says Putin Invited to Trump’s New ‘Board of Peace’ Initiative
MLN — 19 JAN 2026: The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join a newly announced “board of peace” established by U.S. President Donald Trump, an initiative intended to oversee a ceasefire in…
China’s Population Declines for Fourth Year as Birth Rate Hits Record Low
MLN — 19 JAN 2026: China’s population declined for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, falling by 3.39 million to about 1.4 billion people, according to official data released on Monday. The drop marks a faster pace of decline than…
12-Year-Old Boy Fighting for Life After Rare Shark Attack in Sydney Harbour
MLN — 19 JAN 2026: A 12-year-old boy in Australia remains in critical condition after being attacked by a shark while swimming with friends at Shark Beach in Sydney Harbor, authorities said. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the…
High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Kills At Least 21
MLN — 19 JAN 2026: At least 21 people have died and dozens more were injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided in the Córdoba province of southern Spain, officials said Monday as emergency crews continued rescue operations The crash…
U.S. Tariff Threats Strain Ties With European Allies Over Greenland Dispute
MLN — 19 JAN 2026: President Donald Trump announced new 10 % tariffs on goods from eight European countries that opposed U.S. pressure related to Greenland, escalating a dispute that has drawn sharp criticism from NATO allies and the European…
Italy stops escorting Gaza Flotilla 150 nautical miles away
The Italian Navy announced that it would stop escorting the Global Sumud ship when it came within 150 nautical miles of the Gaza coast, citing concerns about a diplomatic incident with Israel. According to the Italian Defence Ministry, the naval…
Colombian leader Petro says, I don’t care, after U.S. Visa Revocation.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro responded defiantly to news that his U.S. visa had been revoked, posting on X “I don’t care” on social media and stating he considers himself “a free person in the world.” He says on x I…
Spain to Send Warship to Protect Gaza Aid Flotilla After Drone Attack
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that Spain will send a naval vessel to escort an international flotilla delivering aid to Gaza. After the convoy reported a drones attacks near Greece. Italy has already deployed a warship to assist…
Syria Declares Israel Is No Longer an Enemy, Seeks Stronger Ties
Syria has announced that it no longer regards Israel as an enemy state and will instead work to strengthen relations with Tel Aviv. The declaration marks a major break from decades of hostility between the two countries, which have fought…
France and Allies Move to Recognize Palestinian State as UN Meetings Begin
France and several other countries have announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state as the United Nations General Assembly opens in New York. The coordinated step follows similar recognition moves earlier this year by Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal. President…