US and China Reach Tariff Deal, Easing Trade Tensions
Washington (Agencies): The United States and China have reached a landmark tariff agreement, rolling back most of the additional duties imposed since early April. The deal, announced in a joint…
Amber Heard Announces Birth of Twins in Emotional Mother’s Day Post
Los Angeles (Agencies): American actress Amber Heard has announced the birth of her twins, Agnes and Ocean, in a heartfelt Mother’s Day Instagram post shared on Sunday. The news marks…
US could face default by August – Treasury chief
WASHINGTON D.C (Agencies): The US could default on its obligations by the end of summer, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned. In a letter to Congress on Friday, he urged…
US Approves Long-Range Missile Transfer to Ukraine
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The United States has approved the transfer of 100 Patriot air-defense missiles and 125 long-range artillery rockets from German stockpiles to Ukraine, the New York Times reported…
Pentagon Chief Orders 30% Reduction in General Officers Across U.S. Military
Washington (Agencies): U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced a major restructuring of the military’s leadership, ordering a 30% reduction in the number of four-star generals and admirals, along…
Microsoft Officially Shuts Down Skype After 22 Years, Shifts Focus to Teams
Redmond, Washington (Agencies): Microsoft has officially retired Skype, marking the end of an era for the pioneering internet calling service. After 22 years, the company has decided to shift its…
After USAID, It’s CIA’s Turn—Trump Administration Cuts Intelligence Jobs Amid Federal Overhaul
Washington (Agencies): Following the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by the Trump administration, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is now facing major workforce reductions, with 1,200…
Balikatan 2025: U.S. Tests High-Powered Microwave Defense System in Joint Drills with Philippines
Manila, Philippines (Agencies): The U.S. Army has deployed and tested a high-power microwave weapon for the first time in the Indo-Pacific region, as part of the Balikatan 2025 joint military…
US approves Kuwaiti Patriot upgrade
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of State has approved the sale of an upgrade for Kuwait’s Patriot air-defence systems, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 30 April.…
U.S. Approves $120 Million Sale of TH-73A Helicopters to the Philippines
Washington/Manila (Agencies): The United States has approved a potential $120 million sale of Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher training helicopters to the Philippines, marking a significant step in Manila’s efforts to modernize…