Air Force General Gregory Guillot clarified that National Guard troops and Marines deployed in Los Angeles lack arrest powers. Their mission focuses solely on protecting federal property and personnel, not law enforcement. While trained in crowd control and de-escalation, they can only detain individuals temporarily in extreme circumstances,...
Hong Kong police issued a warning against the mobile game "Reversed Front: Bonfire," alleging it promotes armed revolution and violates the city's national security law. Authorities claim the game incites hatred towards central authorities and encourages secession and subversion. The game, published by ESC Taiwan, allows players to...
Facing unpredictable US policies under the Trump administration, key US allies like Britain, France, Canada, and Japan are strengthening their bilateral ties. These 'middle powers' are forging new trade deals, implementing joint sanctions (e.g., against Israel), and coordinating military agreements, effectively bypassing the US in some instances. This shift...
Despite a near $50 million military parade planned for Donald Trump's 79th birthday, celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary, many Republican lawmakers are skipping the event. A Politico survey revealed only seven out of 50 GOP lawmakers plan to attend. Reasons cited include prior commitments and disapproval of the...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the government's spending plans, allocating an extra £29 billion annually to the NHS, alongside increased funding for defense, housing, schools, and transport. The review prioritizes "renewing Britain," but involves cuts to some departments, including the Foreign Office and the environment department. Significant long-term investment...
David Lammy and Stephen Doughty met with Gibraltar's chief minister to discuss a potential post-Brexit deal with the EU and Spain. Negotiations, ongoing since 2020, aim to resolve border issues affecting the 15,000 daily cross-border travelers. While a deal isn't finalized, a recent UK-EU agreement ensures continued e-gate...
The Trump administration's restructuring of the Department of Justice led to the creation of a controversial "Sanctuary Cities task force", nicknamed the "rubber room." Seasoned civil rights, environmental, and national security lawyers were reassigned to this group, where they were given menial tasks and left idle, seemingly to coerce...
Former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard warned of an increased risk of nuclear war, blaming unnamed political elites for escalating tensions between global powers. Gabbard's statement aligns with recent assertions from Russian officials and US far-right commentators, who connected a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian bombers to heightened nuclear war...
The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, voted to return corruption and assassination-related impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives due to legal concerns. This delays the trial, sparking protests from activists. While the Senate president insists the complaint isn't dismissed, senators...
Three Democratic governors, considered potential 2028 presidential candidates, are scaling back government-funded healthcare for undocumented immigrants due to budget constraints. California, Illinois, and Minnesota are implementing cuts or enrollment freezes, reversing earlier expansions. This decision has angered progressive groups who argue it alienates the Democratic base and plays...
