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As Elon Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity fell, shows poll

The poll found that about two-thirds of adults believe Musk has held too much influence over the federal government during the past few months although that influence may be coming to an end

Why International Court of Justice weighing in on humanitarian aid in Gaza

The Hague-based court has been asked to give an advisory opinion, a non-binding but legally definitive answer, in the latest judicial proceedings involving Israel and the 18-month war in Gaza

Gaza faces severe shortages as Israel blocks food supply for nearly 60 days

Israel imposed the blockade on March 2, then shattered a two-month ceasefire by resuming military operations on March 18

US deploys anti-ship missiles in Philippines, holds live-fire drills

US and Philippine forces separately unleashed a barrage of missile and artillery fire that shot down several drones

Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians reject formal surrender of Crimea

Giving up the land that was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014 is also politically and legally impossible, according to experts

At least 18 killed, 750 injured in explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas port

Helicopters and aircraft dumped water from the air on the raging fire through the night into Sunday morning at the Shahid Rajaei port

White House journalists celebrate First Amendment at annual press dinner

The stripped-down festivities were a reflection of the sombre tone in Washington at the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, in which he has battled with the press on multiple fronts

New Mexico ex-judge held for evidence tampering in Venezuelan gang probe

Cano resigned last month after the state Judicial Standards Commission sought to suspend him, saying he was accused of letting three members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua live on his property

Day after saying deal was near, Trump doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war

Trump said in a social media post as he flew back to the United States after Pope Francis' funeral that there was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas

Massive explosion hits Iran's Bandar Abbas port; 4 killed, over 500 injured

Social media videos showed a huge plume of black smoke. Authorities offered no immediate cause for the blast

Thousands attend Pope Francis' funeral, ceremony reflects his vision

As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and simplified the Vatican's rites and rituals last year

Big Tech's soaring energy demands make coal power plants more attractive

President Trump is using emergency powers to encourage utilities to keep older coal-fired plants running, aligning with his push for US energy dominance and meeting rising power demand

North Korean leader Kim unveils new naval destroyer, cites US as threat

Kim described the arms buildup as a response to perceived threats from the US and its Asian allies, citing their expanding joint drills amid growing tensions over North Korea's nuclear programme

Judge blocks Trump admin from nixing federal staff's collective bargaining

Some agencies, including the FBI, are exempt from a law requiring federal agencies to bargain with labour organisations over employment matters

US DOJ to resume subpoenas for journalists in leaks crackdown: Pam Bondi

'Justice Department will not tolerate unauthorized leaks that undermine President Trump's policies, harm government agencies, or negatively impact the American people,' Bondi stated

19 states sue Trump admin over push to end school diversity programmes

Plaintiffs informed the government that they stand by their prior certifications of compliance with the law but refuse to abandon policies that promote equal access to education

Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to meet, says they are 'close to deal'

Trump posted on his Truth Social site shortly after arriving in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral that it was a "good day in talks and meetings with Russia and Ukraine"

Trump admin opens investigation into UC Berkeley over foreign funding

One order called for harder enforcement of Section 117, a federal law requiring colleges to disclose foreign gifts and contracts valued at $2,50,000 or more

US reverses longtime stance, says UN Palestinian refugee agency can be sued

Justice Department revealed its new stance in a letter filed in federal court in New York, part of a lawsuit holding UNRWA accountable for the deadly Oct 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel

Trump's mixed signals on tariffs make fragile global economy nervous

Trump has said he will simply set new tariff rates negotiated internally within the US government over the next few weeks