Trump Seeks to Revive Dismissed 2016 Election Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton

Former US President Donald Trump is attempting to reinstate a previously dismissed civil lawsuit alleging that his 2016 rival, Hillary Clinton, attempted to manipulate the election by linking his campaign to Russia.

Soros-Funded Group Accused of Campaign to Shut Down Musk’s Twitter

A grantmaking network founded by billionaire investor George Soros has been financially supporting a controversial UK-based nonprofit accused of trying to “kill” Elon Musk’s X platform and push for broader censorship of conservative media, the Washington Free Beacon reported.

Report Finds 25 Countries Continued Oil Supply to Israel During Gaza Offensive

Twenty-five countries supplied Israel with crude oil and refined petroleum products over a two-year period during its military campaign in Gaza, according to a newly updated report by Oil Change International.

Suicide Attack in Islamabad Kills 12, Pakistan Taliban Claims Responsibility

A powerful explosion shook the area outside a lower court complex in Islamabad on Tuesday morning, injuring at least eight people, local authorities reported. The blast, which occurred during peak court hours, caused widespread panic among residents, court staff, and passersby. Windows of nearby buildings were shattered, vehicles damaged, and debris littered the streets as emergency responders rushed to the scene.

How Afghan Women Are Thriving Despite Changing Rules

Since 2021, the Taliban has imposed strict limits on women’s employment. Women are prohibited from holding government positions, working with domestic and international NGOs, and occupying administrative roles. For instance, a 2024 decree ordered that female university staff be replaced by male relatives.

Saudi Arabia Sets Health Bar for Hajj, Excludes Chronically Ill Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has announced that people suffering from chronic or serious medical conditions will not be allowed to perform Hajj this year.

UN Urgent Appeal Flags Fair Trial Concerns in Sheikh Hasina’s Tribunal Case

An urgent appeal has been submitted to the United Nations (UN) raising significant concerns about fair-trial and due-process rights in the case of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The law-firm Doughty Street Chambers in London is acting on her behalf and has written to the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, as well as the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.

One Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks off Malaysian Coast

A tragic maritime accident off the coast of Malaysia has left at least one person dead and dozens missing after a boat carrying Rohingya migrants capsized in rough seas near the Malaysia–Thailand maritime border.

Trump Hasn’t Transformed America, He’s Unmasked It

A year has passed since Donald Trump secured a second term as President of the United States in November 2024, and the transformation of America’s political and foreign policy landscape is now unmistakable. The shift, analysts argue, began the moment he won — not on Inauguration Day. From that point onward, both the tone and substance of U.S. behavior changed, revealing which aspects of American power are institutional and which stem directly from Trump’s personality.

White House Accuses BBC of ‘Purposefully Dishonest’ Reporting on Capitol Riots

The White House has sharply criticized the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of presenting “purposefully dishonest” coverage of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots.