Missing congressman explains mysterious 4 month absence
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) has been absent from Congress since March 5, 2026—his last recorded House vote due to an undisclosed “personal medical issue.” His office has continued posting…
US Strikes Iran After Strait of Hormuz Cargo Ship Attack
The United States has launched military strikes against Iranian targets after a commercial cargo ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions…
Congress Rebukes Trump With Historic Iran Vote
In a historic move, the U.S. Congress has passed a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to end military hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by lawmakers, marking the…
Peter Murrell Jailed Over SNP Funds Scandal
Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from party funds…
Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Inspectors Back Into the Country After Talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran has agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country following high-level negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland. The move…
Reflecting Pool to Be Drained as Trump Again Blames ‘Vandals’
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained once again after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed claims that vandals are responsible for damage that appeared shortly after a…
Questions Multiply for the Man Tipped to Replace UK PM Keir Starmer
Fresh questions are emerging around the political credentials, leadership prospects, and public standing of the man increasingly viewed as a potential successor to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. As speculation…
Conservatives Win Aberdeen South By-Election from SNP
The Conservatives have secured a significant victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, wresting the seat from the Scottish National Party (SNP) in a result that could reshape Scotland’s political landscape…
Japan Ramping Up Defence Is ‘Critical’ to Prevent War, Defence Minister Says
Japan’s defence minister has defended the country’s ongoing military buildup, arguing that strengthening national defence capabilities is “critical” to preventing war and preserving stability in an increasingly volatile security environment.…
US-Iran Deal Leaves Core Sticking Points Unresolved
A newly announced U.S.-Iran agreement has reduced immediate tensions between the two longtime adversaries, but major disagreements remain unresolved, raising questions about whether the deal can lead to lasting peace.…