PoliticsDefying a June 30 Supreme Court ruling that upheld the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday aimed at curtailing "birth tourism." The move seeks to reinterpret historical exceptions to the 14th Amendment, targeting children of foreign government employees and those born to non-citizens.
PoliticsAfter a week of persistent delays, representatives from Venezuela’s interim government and opposition factions convened on Thursday to resume high-stakes negotiations. The talks mark a renewed attempt to dismantle the current political impasse and establish a framework for future elections, a process heavily influenced by international pressure and U.S. backing.
PoliticsTen years after the forced disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers College, authorities have arrested former Guerrero Governor Angel Aguirre. Prosecutors allege he ordered the systematic destruction of evidence, including security footage, that could have provided critical answers regarding the victims' final hours.
Pacific Island foreign ministers gather in Suva this Friday to determine if they can reach a consensus on China’s July missile launch. New Zealand is spearheading the push for a collective statement, though deep-seated regional divisions and conflicting geopolitical alignments threaten to derail the effort before the debate even begins.
PoliticsRepublican Senator Rand Paul has formally requested that the Justice Department prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress, escalating a long-standing political battle. The referral follows a party-line vote by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which accused the former health official of defying a congressional subpoena.
PoliticsDefying a Supreme Court ruling that upheld the 14th Amendment’s citizenship protections, Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday aimed at curtailing birthright access for children of foreign nationals. The move marks a renewed attempt to dismantle a core constitutional tenet through policy directives rather than legislative reform.
PoliticsDefying a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous attempt to curb birthright citizenship, Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday targeting "birth tourism." The move seeks to bypass constitutional protections by narrowing the definitions of eligibility for children born to foreign nationals on U.S. soil.
PoliticsAt least 1,100 unaccompanied minors remain stranded in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following a mass migration surge last week. Morocco has now signaled a formal willingness to coordinate with European authorities to identify these children and facilitate their return to their home country under royal instructions.
PoliticsIntelligence reports from Riyadh, Washington, and regional allies point to an imminent, two-pronged offensive against Saudi civilian and economic infrastructure. An anonymous senior official confirmed that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is allegedly supervising plans for coordinated drone and missile strikes launched simultaneously from the north and the south.
PoliticsA violent blast ripped through a white minibus in the Druze-majority suburb of Jaramana on Thursday night, killing two people and injuring 14 others. Syrian officials confirmed the explosion resulted from a device planted on the vehicle, leaving the wreckage a smoldering husk on the outskirts of Damascus.
PoliticsInvoking the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci now faces a formal push for criminal charges. Senator Rand Paul, chair of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced he will refer the former public health official to the Justice Department for contempt.
PoliticsAfter a week of procedural delays, representatives of Venezuela's interim government and the opposition sat down on Thursday afternoon to begin high-stakes talks. The dialogue aims to overhaul the nation's fractured political structure, setting the stage for long-awaited electoral processes in a country defined by deep institutional instability.
PoliticsFollowing high-level royal directives, Morocco has signaled its readiness to facilitate the return of unaccompanied minors currently residing in Spain. The state-run MAP agency confirmed that the interior and foreign affairs ministries are now coordinating efforts to identify children who crossed into the North African enclave of Ceuta last week.
PoliticsForeign nationals traveling to the United States specifically to secure citizenship for their children through birth will now face mandatory entry denials. President Donald Trump signed the executive order Thursday, marking a significant shift in immigration policy intended to curb the practice of birth tourism at the border.
PoliticsThe Confederation of African Football unanimously endorsed Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term on Thursday, providing a critical buffer for the FIFA president. Yet, the show of support from the 54-member bloc fails to silence the growing revolt over his botched attempt to privatize World Cup commercial rights.
PoliticsIntelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and regional allies reveal that Iraqi militias are aligning with Yemen’s Houthi rebels to launch imminent strikes against the kingdom. The operation, allegedly orchestrated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, signals a dangerous escalation targeting the nation’s vital economic and civilian infrastructure.
PoliticsDonald Trump asserted from the Oval Office on Thursday that the ongoing conflict with Iran is nearing its conclusion, claiming the adversary lacks the endurance to sustain hostilities much longer. His comments arrived as the administration grapples with reports of depleted long-range missile inventories following five months of intensive combat.
PoliticsDonald Trump signaled support for the prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday, aligning himself with Senator Rand Paul’s push for a Justice Department investigation. The former president drew parallels between the pandemic-era official and his own convicted aides, framing Fauci’s conduct as a matter of severe legal accountability.
PoliticsDonald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday aimed at curbing birth tourism and restricting eligibility for birthright citizenship. By tightening visa regulations for expectant foreign mothers, the administration seeks to bypass the legislative stalemate that previously stalled his efforts to overhaul birthright policies during his first term in office.
PoliticsWhile European, North American, and Asian federations threaten boycotts over the collapsed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, the Confederation of African Football has broken ranks. The organization’s executive committee unanimously reaffirmed its support for Gianni Infantino on Thursday, securing a vital voting bloc for the president’s re-election campaign next March.
PoliticsDefying a recent Supreme Court rebuke, Donald Trump signed executive orders on Thursday aimed at curbing birthright citizenship. The new directives broaden the categories of individuals ineligible for automatic status and explicitly outlaw the practice of birth tourism, marking a fresh attempt to reshape long-standing immigration policy through administrative mandate.
PoliticsSitting in the Oval Office on Thursday, Donald Trump offered a succinct assessment of the ongoing tensions with Tehran. The President dismissed the longevity of the current standoff, suggesting that Iran lacks the capacity to sustain its current position for much longer as the geopolitical friction nears a breaking point.
PoliticsThe Oval Office prepares for a shift in immigration policy as Donald Trump moves to sign executive orders restricting birthright citizenship. Targeting children of foreign diplomatic staff and those born through birth tourism, the move reignites a legal battle over constitutional interpretations of citizenship for newborns on U.S. soil.
PoliticsInvoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination more than 100 times during a recent hearing, former infectious disease chief Anthony Fauci now faces a formal referral for prosecution. Senator Rand Paul announced he will hand-deliver a request to the Justice Department, escalating a long-standing campaign to hold officials accountable for pandemic-era policies.
PoliticsDonald Trump intends to sign two executive orders this Thursday targeting birthright citizenship for children of foreign diplomatic staff and those born through "birth tourism." The move aims to curb the practice of using temporary U.S. visas to secure citizenship for newborns, a policy shift signaled by a scheduled Oval Office signing.
PoliticsForeign journalists seeking entry to the United States will soon face mandatory social media screening, according to an internal memo. The policy expands an existing initiative under the Trump administration that requires visa applicants to expose their online history, now targeting media representatives alongside workers from Canada and Mexico.
PoliticsA roadside explosive device detonated inside a passenger minibus on Thursday night in Jaramana, a district near Damascus, leaving two people dead and 14 others wounded. Security officials identified the blast as a targeted attack, occurring in a region where tensions between Druze factions and Islamist leadership remain high.
Pakistan has expanded its regulatory reach, forcing local journalists and fixers employed by foreign media to obtain government permission for travel and reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. These new mandates, circulated Sunday, extend controls previously reserved for foreign nationals to the country’s own citizens, drawing immediate condemnation from human rights advocates.
PoliticsDonald Trump intends to sign two executive orders this Thursday targeting birthright citizenship for children born to foreign nationals. The move aims to curtail "birth tourism" and restrict automatic legal status for children of specific diplomatic staff, marking a significant shift in how the U.S. interprets the 14th Amendment.
PoliticsAfter a Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Republican Senator Rand Paul announced he will formally ask the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against the former infectious disease official for his refusal to answer questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.