At least 800 killed as 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Afghanistan
Officials said more than 1,300 people were injured in the quake, which struck outside the eastern city of Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan. PESHAWAR, Pakistan — At least 800 people have been killed and more than 1,300 others injured … Read More
Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy of welcome
Pope Leo XIV has met with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met Monday with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – August 28, 2025
Greetings from Tyler, You’ve heard about the tranny shooter, murderous imbecile. He’s dead, and deranged before that. You can’t help wonder what goes through these people’s minds. This one was clearly out to lunch. So they’ve ruled against Alligator … Read More
US low-value package tariff exemption ends, raising costs for shippers, consumers
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 ended on Friday, raising costs and disrupting supply chain models for e-commerce companies, small businesses using online marketplaces and consumers alike. The U.S. Customs and … Read More
Maduro Fires Warning at Trump as US Forces Approach Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro warned on Thursday that his country could not be invaded, as the United States ramped up its military presence in the southern Caribbean. “There is no way they can enter Venezuela,” Maduro said, calling the U.S. … Read More
US low-value package tariff exemption ends, raising costs for shippers, consumers
Somani Hotels, which owns the Bell Hotel in Epping, challenged a temporary injunction at the Court of Appeal. A temporary injunction that was set to block asylum seekers from being housed at an Essex hotel has been overturned at the … Read More
Trump adviser calls Ukraine conflict ‘Modi’s war’ as US tariffs on India rise
A White House official has described Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine as Indian Prime Minister Narendra “Modi’s war”, stepping up pressure on Delhi to stop buying oil from Moscow. US Trade Adviser Peter Navarro’s comments came hours after US tariffs … Read More
France, Germany, Britain to reimpose Iran sanctions after talks falter
France, Germany and the UK are preparing to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme on Thursday (28 August), after weeks of diplomacy failed to deliver results. The three countries, known as the E3, had met with Iranian officials … Read More
What we know about Minnesota school shooting suspect Robin Westman
The suspect had a “deranged obsession with previous mass shooters,” police said. Police have identified the suspect who they say opened fire outside of a church at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 18 others, as … Read More
Chancellor Merz confirms Germany will not recognize Palestinian state
Germany will not join partners such as Canada and France in recognizing a Palestinian state, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday after a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. “We will not join this initiative,” said Merz in a … Read More
Trump fires Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations
President Trump fired Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook Monday over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. “Pursuant to my authority under Article Il of the Constitution of the United States and the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, as amended, you … Read More
Will China unveil new air and sea-based nuclear missiles at Victory Day military parade?
An organiser says the event will feature many new pieces of equipment, including all three elements of the nuclear triad. China’s Victory Day parade next month is expected to feature new strategic heavy weapons, with observers closely watching for the … Read More
How many people cross the Channel in small boats?
Nearly 28,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel since the start of year. The latest Home Office statistics show that almost two-fifths of those who claimed asylum in the UK in the 12 months to June 2025 arrived via small … Read More
SYRIA’S CURRENCY REVALUATION: DAMASCUS PLANS TO REVALUE ITS CURRENCY BY REMOVING TWO ZEROS TO STABILIZE ITS ECONOMY
Syria has announced a significant economic reform: the revaluation of its currency by removing two zeros from the Syrian pound, set to take effect with new banknotes issued in December. This move, aimed at restoring public confidence in a currency … Read More
Earthquake of 7.5 Magnitude Hits Drake Passage: What We Know
7.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the Drake Passage off the coasts of Argentina, Chile and Antarctica Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and Chile began moving people away from beaches. The quake struck around 02:16:19 (UTC) with a … Read More