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Sweden to Become Nato Member as Turkey's Erdogan Drops Objection

Under Nato laws, all members of the bloc must ratify a new member's application, but Turkey had said it would object Sweden's accession over its support to the Kurdish movement.

Jul 11, 2023

By Jacob J

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Donald Trump Says He Will Bring Back Travel Ban on Mainly Muslim Countries, Invokes France Riots

In June 2018, the US Supreme Court upheld the travel ban on Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen in a 5-4 ruling.

Jul 8, 2023

By Jacob J

US Navy Thwarts Iranian Attempt to Seize Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz - Report

The Iranian forces tried to board and seize an oil tanker and seize it in the strategic Strait of Hormuz but the US Navy moved the destroyer USS McFaul to the area.

Jul 6, 2023

By Jacob J

Win for Republicans as US Judge Restricts Biden Officials from Contact with Social Media Firms

A White House official said the Justice Department was reviewing the order and will evaluate its options.

Jul 5, 2023

By Reuters

Israeli Troops and Drones Hit Jenin in Major West Bank Operation

Gunfire and explosions were heard throughout the day as clashes continued between Israeli troops and fighters from the Jenin Brigades.

Jul 4, 2023

By Reuters

Majority of Americans Support Supreme Court Verdict Ending Race-Based College Admissions

Among the white people, the support for the supreme court verdict was 60 percent, while only 25 percent of the Black people supported it.

Jul 3, 2023

By Jacob J

Donald Trump Widens Lead Over DeSantis in GoP 2024 Nomination Race

As per the latest NBC poll, 51 percent of the Republican voters would vote for Trump in the Republican primary, while his close opponent Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would get the support of only 22 percent of the voters.

Jun 26, 2023

By Jacob J

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The West Thinks Wagner Mutiny Has Weakened Putin; Is That Just Wishful Thinking?

Even as the western strategists calculated the ramifications of the unfolding Russian civil war and the impending removal of Putin from power at the Kremlin, the Wagner mutiny fizzled out in hours.

Jun 26, 2023

By Jacob J

Who is Sudha Setty? Indian-American Dean of New York City Law School on Firing Line for Supporting Anti-Jewish Hate Speech

Setty was seen congratulating and applauding Fatima Mohammed's remarks bashing Israel and calling the NYPD 'fascist'.

Jun 20, 2023

By IANS

War-Hit Ukraine Seeks $40 Billion In Initial Phase To Rebuild Economy

The World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction will cost $411 billion, three times the country's gross domestic product.

Jun 19, 2023

By Reuters

Trump Indictment: How the Legal Complexities Overshadow the US Election 2024

A possible conviction will not stop Trump from continuing with the presidential campaign.

Jun 11, 2023

By Jacob J

Fresh Troubles for Tories as Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns From Parliament

Johnson had been under investigation by a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 10, 2023

By Reuters

FBI Informant Claims There's Proof President Biden and Hunter Took Bribe Money From Burisma - Report

Meanwhile, President Biden rubbished the allegations. "Where's the money? I'm joking. It's a bunch of malarkey," the president said.

Jun 10, 2023

By Jacob J

Trump Indicted in Documents Case, First Ex-President to Face Federal Charges

Trump faces seven criminal counts related to his treatment of sensitive government materials he took with him when he left the White House in January 2021.

Jun 9, 2023

By Reuters

White House Dismisses Concerns Over Indian Democracy; 'Go to Delhi and See Yourself'

Prime Minister Modi's June 22 state visit, the highest level of diplomatic reception, will boost the US and India's "shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific", the White House said earlier.

Jun 6, 2023

By IANS

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