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A former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Russia is reportedly in critical condition, prompting urgent calls from the White House and the U.S. State Department for his release. Robert Gilman, 32, has allegedly slipped into a dissociative stupor and is being fed through a tube, according to advocacy groups representing his family. They claim Gilman was tortured and injected with mind-altering drugs while in Russian custody. U.S. officials have urged Moscow to allow Gilman to receive urgent medical treat

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly described a frightening encounter near Sandringham that is now at the center of a stalking case heading to trial. As per reports, in the court the former duke said a masked man appeared 'out of place' before allegedly sprinting after his vehicle, turning an ordinary walk with his dogs into a serious security scare. Prosecutors are pursuing both criminal charges and a Stalking Protection Order, while the accused denies the allegation and the case moves to

Fresh explosions have been reported on Iran's strategically important Qeshm Island, raising questions over possible renewed military activity near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency said the blasts were linked to the interception of hostile targets near the entrance to the crucial waterway. However, local authorities said no strike had been confirmed and that an investigation was underway. Qeshm Island, home to key Iranian military assets and believed to house underg

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that the conflict with Iran could be nearing an end, saying he believes the war will conclude pretty soon as negotiations continue. Trump defended the U.S. operation against Iran's nuclear program, arguing it was necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but emphasized that diplomacy is now making progress. Asked about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Trump acknowledged ongoing security risks while expressing optimism that a breakthrough in

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took a light-hearted swipe at President Donald Trump after his teleprompter briefly malfunctioned during a housing policy news conference. Smiling through the interruption, Carney joked, I do not view this as a conspiracy, an apparent reference to Trump's past complaints after a teleprompter failure and escalator mishap at the United Nations. The quip quickly drew attention online as the moment went viral.

President Donald Trump's proposed Golden Fleet of Trump-class battleships could cost more than $455 billion, according to a new estimate from the Congressional Budget Office. The report projects the first 15 warships alone could cost about $275 billion, with the Navy ultimately hoping to build around 25 vessels. The eye-popping price tag has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, including Senator Jeff Merkley, as debate grows over the future of the ambitious naval program.

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at further restricting birthright citizenship, expanding the categories of people the administration says are ineligible for automatic U.S. citizenship and targeting so-called irth tourism. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump called birthright citizenship a disgrace as he renewed a key immigration priority of his second term. Watch the latest details and what the new orders could mean.

Iran has sharply condemned the United States continued expansion and modernization of its nuclear arsenal, invoking the devastating legacy of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Tehrans mission in Vienna warned that Washingtons nuclear policies threaten global security and called for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.

Senator John Kennedy urged the Senate to immediately pass the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, arguing the legislation would choke off Vladimir Putin's oil revenues and increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. In a fiery Senate floor speech, Kennedy said lawmakers have the votes needed and called for action instead of delay, insisting tougher sanctions are essential to force Putin to pay a higher price. Watch his full remarks.

Jeanine Pirro is facing a new political firestorm as the Fauci contempt referral heads to the Justice Department, placing one of Washingtons most explosive decisions on her desk. The pressure comes just days after Donald Trump publicly criticized her handling of the Reflecting Pool case. With Republicans demanding action against Anthony Fauci and Democrats warning that the contempt push is politically driven, Pirros next move has suddenly become a major Washington mystery.

Senator Mitch McConnell announced he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue recovering at home following a recent fall. In a statement, the Kentucky Republican thanked his doctors, nurses, therapists, hospital staff, colleagues, friends and Kentuckians for their support during his recovery.

President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy after appearing at a Las Vegas event with a noticeably fuller hairstyle, prompting online speculation about whether he was wearing a wig or had changed his signature look. The appearance came just days after windy footage of Trump boarding Air Force One in New Jersey went viral, showing his hair blown back and exposing more of his scalp. While critics flooded social media with jokes and comparisons, many supporters praised the president's new

Senator Bernie Sanders reacted to Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary, calling the result a sign that voters are rejecting establishment politics and embracing a grassroots movement. Sanders argued that the election reflects growing frustration with Trumpism and renewed support for policies focused on working families, healthcare and economic fairness. Watch Bernie's full reaction and what El-Sayed's win could mean for the future of Democratic politics.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged one of the largest waves of long-range attacks of the war. Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of drones, Iskander ballistic missiles, and Zircon/Oniks missiles targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions, while Moscow claimed its air defenses intercepted a record 605 Ukrainian drones across multiple Russian regions. The Russian Defense Ministry said it struck Ukrainian military logistics hubs, drone storage facilities, and cargo vessels in the Black Sea, while Uk

A major political showdown has erupted in Washington as a U.S. Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during the hearing, while Senator Rand Paul accused him of avoiding accountability. The move reignites the heated debate over America's pandemic response, vaccine policies, and government decisions made during the crisis. The co

Is Donald Trump preparing an invasion of Cuba? According to reports, the CIA has quietly established a new Cuba Task Force to coordinate expanded intelligence efforts focused on the island. According to the report, the task force includes case officers, intelligence analysts, cyber specialists, and experts in covert influence operations tasked with increasing pressure on Cuba's leadership. The reported development has drawn comparisons to the CIA's historic Cuba Task Force created before the 196

The Black Sea is becoming an increasingly dangerous battleground as Russia claims its drones struck two cargo ships allegedly carrying military supplies for Ukraine near Odesa. Kyiv says attacks on civilian vessels and port infrastructure are escalating, with dozens of ships and facilities reportedly hit. The latest strikes raise fresh concerns over Ukraines vital maritime trade routes and the growing risks facing commercial shipping in the region.

President Donald Trump is reportedly leaning toward Vice President JD Vance as his preferred Republican successor for the 2028 presidential race. According to The Washington Post, Trump told Republican donors, At the end of the day, we need to elect JD, despite repeatedly weighing Vance against Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump has privately polled allies and guests on the two potential contenders, even suggesting a Vance-Rubio dream team. However, several Trump allies caution that the presi

FULL HIGHLIGHTS: The Senate Homeland Security Committee erupted into a fiery showdown as lawmakers debated whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during testimony. Senator Rand Paul led the Republican push, while Democrats including Gary Peters, Richard Blumenthal and others fiercely defended Fauci's constitutional rights. The hearing featured heated exchanges over the COVID-19 response, legal precedent, executive immunity, and a

India has rejected fifth-generation fighter jet offers from both the US (F-35) and Russia (Su-57E) within days of each other an unprecedented move as China expands its J-20 stealth fleet along the border. Shreya Chandra breaks down the collapsed FGFA programme with Russia, why the Su-57E deal reportedly failed on stealth and radar concerns, and how India is betting on its indigenous AMCA programme instead with prototypes expected by 2027 and squadron service targeted for the mid-2030s.

Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Dallas after officers responded to a reported burglary in progress. More than 20 Dallas Police units converged on the residential neighborhood, where aerial footage showed a black sedan on a home's front lawn and portions of the scene blurred after what appeared to be blood and a body were visible. Authorities said no officers were injured and the investigation remains ongoing. Watch the latest updates from the scene.

In an exclusive conversation with Times of India, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, spoke about the ongoing student protest in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. Marandi said the opposition met protesting students to understand their concerns and assured them that their demands would be raised inside the Assembly and, if needed, on the streets. He supported demands for cancellation of disputed examinations, action again

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