Court Rejects Delay Request A US federal judge on Friday rejected an attempt by the Kennedy Center’s board and the Justice Department to delay an order requiring President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the Washington performing arts venue. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the administration had not shown sufficient grounds to pause the removal requirement, which followed his earlier rulin

Strike Announcement US President Donald Trump said American forces killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, widely known as Niño Guerrero, in what he described as a “swift and lethal” military operation against the alleged leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang. Trump said the strike was carried out by US Southern Command and coordinated with Venezuela, but officials had not immediately released

Netanyahu welcomes US assurances Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump that any final agreement with Iran would include strict limits on Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Netanyahu’s office said the two leaders discussed the proposed framework and that Israel appreciated Washington’s commitment to addressing Iran’s enriched nuclear material, enrichment infrastructure, m

National Mall markings trigger federal probe U.S. Park Police have opened an investigation after large “8647” markings appeared on the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., adding a fresh flashpoint to the debate over a number sequence tied to opposition against President Donald Trump. Officials said the markings appeared as brown discoloration on the lawn near the World War II Memorial, with some digits mo

Iran warned of a “painful response” after President Donald Trump threatened new U.S. strikes and suggested Washington could move to control key Iranian oil infrastructure. The latest Trump Iran threat added pressure to an already volatile Gulf crisis on Thursday, June 11, 2026, as Tehran also claimed the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice. Trump threatens new strikes on Iran Trump said in a Truth Social post that the Unit

Microsoft has broken ground on a 48-megawatt data center campus in San Jose’s Alviso neighborhood, a project expected to support growing demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services. The Microsoft Alviso data center is described as the company’s first purpose-built, company-owned and operated data center in San Jose. The source information said the groundbreaking took place on a Wednesday, but did not provide a full calendar date or time.

PM Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister. With an unbroken tenure of 4,399 consecutive days since first taking office on May 26, 2014, Modi surpassed the record previously held by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who ser

Iran Criticizes US Threats to Infrastructure Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday,June 10,2026 denounced threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to target Iranian bridges, power plants, and other critical infrastructure, describing such comments as a sign of weakness rather than strength. In a post on X, Pezeshkian emphasized that critical infrastructure is essential for ordinary citizens and

Treasury Refunds $22 Billion in Customs Duties The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday, June 10,2026 that it refunded $22 billion in customs duties during May, marking the first major round of repayments after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme. The amount refunded matched the customs duties collected over the same period, effectiv

Defensive Strikes Ordered by Trump The United States executed a fresh round of military strikes on multiple Iranian targets on June 10,2026. CENTCOM described the operation as “self-defense,” targeting surveillance systems, communication networks, and air defense sites at the direction of President Donald Trump. US Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets used precision munitions to neutralize threats

Trump Questions Netanyahu’s Election Plans US President Donald Trump has publicly questioned whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to run in the upcoming national elections. In an interview with ABC, Trump referred to Netanyahu as a “wartime prime minister,” highlighting his long career and tenure during conflict periods. Trump suggested that the United States and Israel would soo

Congress Approves $70 Billion Immigration Funding Package The U.S. Congress on Tuesday approved a $70 billion funding package to support President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement and border control policies through the remainder of his term. The measure passed the House of Representatives in a narrow 214‑212 vote, largely along party lines, and now heads to the White House for Trump’s signature.

Fatal Incident Sparks National Debate The murder of teenager Henry Nowak in the United Kingdom has prompted a renewed debate on religious exemptions for carrying kirpans. Nowak was killed when a Sikh youth used a kirpan in a street attack, sparking immediate concern about the balance between religious freedom and public safety. The incident has led to calls for the UK government to revisit existing laws that

Netanyahu Halts Planned Strike on Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly called off a large-scale strike on Iran after a direct call from US President Donald Trump. The planned operation involved fighter jets poised on the runway, ready to target Iranian military and economic facilities. According to sources, Netanyahu justified the decision by emphasizing the strategic alignment with Was

Trump Appears at Madison Square Garden US President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, New York, where the New York Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs. Trump was seated in a suite alongside Knicks owner James Dolan and appeared on the arena’s giant screen during the playing of the US national anthem. His appearance drew a significant reaction from the c

Trump Declares Total Victory Over Iran US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, June 8, that he will declare “total victory” over Iran within the next two weeks. Speaking at a tele-rally supporting Senator Lindsey Graham ahead of South Carolina’s primary vote, Trump emphasized that the US continues to negotiate with Iran over its nuclear capabilities. He stated that Tehran is “willing to give u

A federal judge in Boston blocked President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee on Monday, June 8, 2026, ruling that the charge was unlawful and must be vacated. The H-1B visa fee ruling gives immediate relief to U.S. employers that depend on skilled foreign workers in technology, engineering and other specialized fields. H-1B Visa Fee Ruling Deals Setback to Trump Administration U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin ruled in Massachusetts tha

Trump Says He Controls Iran Deal US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have “no choice” but to accept any agreement Washington reaches with Iran, signaling a visible strain in US-Israel coordination during the latest West Asia crisis. In an interview, Trump said he “calls the shots” on the negotiations and argued that Netanyahu does not control the outcome of

Explosions Reported Across Iranian Cities Explosions were reported in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan on Monday, June 8, as tensions between Iran and Israel escalated after a new exchange of military attacks. Iranian state-linked reports said blasts were heard in several major cities, while Israel’s military later said it had struck military targets in western and central Iran. Details on damage and casualties were not immediately clear, and early reports from both sides remained limited. The latest strikes came shortly after Iran said it launched ballistic missiles toward Israel’s Ramat David air base in northern Israel. Israel Says It Hit Military Targets The Israel Defense Forces said the strikes inside Iran targeted military sites, framing the operation as a response to Iran’s missile attack. Israel said its defenses intercepted the missiles fired from Iran, while Iranian officials described their earlier strike as retaliation for an attack in Beirut. The sequence of claims and counterclaims has heightened fears that the conflict could move beyond limited exchanges and become a broader regional confrontation. The situation remains fluid, and neither side’s full battlefield assessment has been independently confirmed. Trump Had Urged Israel Not To Retaliate The escalation took place despite US President Donald Trump urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran. Washington has been trying to limit the risk of a wider West Asia conflict while talks involving Iran remain under pressure. Trump’s appeal showed concern that another round of strikes could complicate diplomacy and pull more actors into the crisis. However, Israel’s reported response suggests its leadership is prioritizing deterrence after Iran’s missile attack, even as the United States pushes for restraint. Regional Conflict Risk Grows The latest developments have placed renewed pressure on diplomatic channels and regional security planning. Iran has framed its actions as a response to attacks linked to Beirut, while Israel says it is targeting military infrastructure inside Iran. For US audiences, the central issue is whether this remains a controlled exchange or becomes a wider regional war involving Iran, Israel, Lebanon and US interests in the region. With explosions reported in multiple Iranian cities and Israel confirming strikes, the risk of further retaliation remains high.

Iran Targets Ramat David Air Base Iran said it launched a major ballistic missile strike on Israel’s Ramat David air base in northern Israel on Sunday, June 7, describing the attack as a response to an earlier strike in Beirut. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the operation was meant as a warning, signaling that Tehran may continue to respond if it believes its regional interests or allies