U.S. and Russian officials were expected to hold another round of discussions in Florida on Saturday as Washington continues efforts to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine under President Donald Trump’s administration. The talks in Miami come a day after meetings between U.S., Ukrainian and European officials, part of ongoing negotiations around a […]
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at banning transgender related medical procedures for minors, marking a significant escalation in the federal government’s effort to restrict gender-affirming care for children. The bill would criminalize healthcare providers who perform surgical or chemical interventions on individuals under the age of 18, citing concerns over long-term […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a series of new actions aimed at restricting medical interventions related to gender dysphoria in minors, declaring that so called gender affirming treatments are unsafe and ineffective for children. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined six measures designed to curb chemical and surgical […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has confirmed that Ukrainian peace negotiators are en route to the United States, where they are scheduled to hold meetings with the U.S. negotiating team on Friday and Saturday, as diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war intensify. Speaking on Thursday, Zelenskiy said the talks would focus on advancing a framework […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation significantly expanding America’s travel restrictions, with the ban now affecting 39 countries, representing nearly 20 percent of nations globally. The move marks a sharp increase from the previous list of 19 countries and signals a renewed tightening of U.S. immigration and border security policy. According to […]
A coalition of medical groups is challenging recent U.S. vaccine policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, arguing they could reduce vaccination rates. The groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, claim Kennedy’s decisions have caused confusion. However, supporters of the changes say they promote a more individualized, patient-centered approach. In May, Kennedy directed […]
Foreign ministers from the G7 on Wednesday criticised the prosecution of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who was found guilty this week of colluding with foreign forces. “We continue to express our concerns about deteriorating rights, freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong … we call on the Hong Kong authorities to end such prosecutions […]
U.S. and Russian representatives are set to meet in Miami, Florida, this weekend for discussions focused on a potential agreement to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, according to a media report citing sources familiar with the plans. The U.S. delegation is expected to include envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald […]
Funeral services are being held in Sydney for two rabbis killed in Sunday’s mass shooting near Bondi Beach, as Australian authorities investigate suspected extremist links to the attack and Jewish leaders call for stronger action against antisemitism. Large crowds gathered outside Chabad of Bondi on Wednesday for the funeral of British-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger, one […]
Trump files multibillion-dollar lawsuit against BBC US President Donald Trump has initiated legal action against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages for defamation related to its 2024 documentary. President Trump contends that the BBC’s Panorama programme provided a false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious portrayal of him, as the broadcaster edited his speech […]