Judge halts Trump administration cuts to aid for ‘sanctuary’ states
Washington, among other states, said the funding being reduced was part of billions in federal dollars given to prepare for and respond to disasters.
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This Is Donald Trump’s “Favourite Word”. Hint: It’s “Making America Rich”
US President Donald Trump has defended his much-criticised trade policy, saying ‘tariff’ is his favourite word in the English dictionary and credited it for making America ‘rich’.
Federal agents shove reporters at NYC immigration court – video
Federal agents injured a journalist at a Manhattan immigration court during an immigration enforcement action, sparking widespread criticism. Agents reportedly shoved journalists following them into an elevator. Homeland Security defended the actions, …
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,315
Here are the key events on day 1,315 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russia’s military budget shrinks as war costs hit Kremlin’s economic limits
Even as Russia moves to slightly slow war spending, its military budget remains nearly quadrupled from the levels of 2021.
Asian shares are mixed as markets shrug off a likely US government shutdown
Shares are mixed in Asia, with Chinese markets closed for a weeklong holiday.
Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law – Al Jazeera
Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law Al JazeeraIsrael-Gaza live updates: Aid flotilla alleges Israeli harassment on Gaza approach ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and VideosItaly to end support fo…
US government shutdown looms as last-ditch Republican bill fails in Senate
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, setting the stage for a likely shutdown after midnight Wednesday for the first time in nearly seven years.
Time Flies — 20 Years of the Type 054 Frigate
The Type 054 class frigates have now been in service for two decades. The first two ships of the class were commissioned in 2005, marking this year as their 20th anniversary of active service. Since then, the improved Type 054A variant has become the true workhorse of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), taking on virtually every mission role from escort duties to blue-water
Queensland’s biggest coal-fired power station could close six years early
Crisafulli government wants coal plants to run longer – reversing previous Queensland Labor government’s plans to end reliance on coal power by 2035Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new…