Americas / The Times of India
Tensions flared as Iran struck a US base in Qatar, prompting a swift response from President Trump, who downplayed the attack and announced a ceasefire. Despite the declared agreement, fighting continued overnight, leading to Trump's public frustration with both Israel and Iran. By Tuesday afternoon, a fragile calm emerged, with both sides seemingly observing the ceasefire after Trump's diplomatic intervention.
A significant brush fire has engulfed over 100 acres in the Wetlands Park area of Clark County, prompting a large-scale response from multiple agencies. The Clark County Fire Department and the US Bureau of Land Management are spearheading the containment efforts. Authorities are closely monitoring nearby structures and have closed the Wetlands Park Nature Center as a precaution.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to table a resolution introduced by Democrat Al Green to impeach President Trump over his military actions in Iran. A significant number of Democrats joined Republicans in blocking the measure, highlighting a lack of support within his own party. Trump responded to the impeachment attempt with criticism aimed at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Donald Trump refuted a CNN report alleging the US strikes on Iran's nuclear program were ineffective, labeling it FAKE NEWS and asserting the sites were completely destroyed. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also dismissed the report as flat-out wrong, while Special Envoy Steve Witkoff condemned the intelligence leak as reasonous, insisting on the site's obliteration.
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries other than their homelands, overturning a lower court order. This decision enables the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with deportations to third countries, following agreements with nations like Panama and Costa Rica.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 counties due to a severe heatwave, potentially breaking a 125-year-old record. The extreme weather conditions, including severe thunderstorms, have caused infrastructure damage, power outages, and tragic loss of life in Oneida County. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures are expected to soar, with high humidity.
The Los Angeles county sheriffs department faced intense criticism after posting condolences on X for victims of US bombings in Iran, sparking accusations of overstepping jurisdiction and undermining national policy. The department initially assured residents of increased patrols at sensitive sites but later issued a public apology, acknowledging the post was inappropriate and did not reflect the department's views.
A federal judge in Tennessee has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongly deported to El Salvador. Facing human smuggling charges, Garcia's release is contested by the US government, fearing potential deportation by Customs Enforcement. Despite lacking a criminal record, Trump officials allege ties to MS-13.
A 44-year-old Florida man, identified as Joe, found himself in legal trouble after breaking into a Davenport home to avoid his angry wife following a fight. He spent several days in the house, cooking and preparing a bath, before being discovered by police acting on a neighbor's tip. Despite his explanation, he faces charges including burglary, theft, and domestic violence.