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Israeli journalist removed from Netanyahu’s Washington flight over security concerns

An Israeli journalist of Russian origin was removed Tuesday from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Washington shortly before takeoff, in what officials described as a security-related decision. Nick Kolyohin, a 42-year-old independent reporter, had been scheduled to travel with the......

Washington Post chief steps down after major job cuts

The Washington Post announced the immediate departure of its chief executive and publisher following a sweeping round of job cuts that has shaken one of the most iconic newspapers in American journalism. The decision comes amid deep financial pressures and a rapidly changing media landscape. The restructuring......

Trump announces Patriot Games as part of 250th birthday celebrations

US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for the "Patriot Games," a youth athletic competition to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. The event will take place in Washington D.C. and will feature one male and one female student athlete from each state and territory. According......

Catastrophic flooding forces mass evacuations in Washington state

Washington state is facing one of its most severe flooding events in recent years, with authorities ordering roughly 100,000 residents to evacuate low-lying areas after days of relentless rainfall. The situation escalated mid-week when widespread river overflow prompted Governor Bob Ferguson to declare......

Trump administration shortens work permit duration for immigrants

The Trump administration announced on Thursday a significant reduction in the maximum validity of work permits for several categories of immigrants, broadening a series of measures introduced after last week’s fatal attack in Washington, which authorities attribute to an Afghan national. According......

Iran boycotts 2026 World Cup draw over U.S. visa restrictions

Iran has announced that it will boycott the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place on December 5 in Washington, after several members of its delegation were denied U.S. visas. The decision was confirmed on Friday by the Iranian Football Federation, which denounced what it......

Two National Guard members killed near White House in suspected terror attack

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were fatally shot near the White House on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in what President Donald Trump has condemned as an "act of terror." The guardsmen were conducting a patrol near Farragut Square in downtown Washington, D.C., when the attack......

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major Non-NATO ally in new defense partnership

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States has formally designated Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a significant expansion of military and strategic cooperation between Washington and Riyadh. Speaking during a White House dinner in honor of Crown......

Trump’s bold move: Helping Seoul acquire a nuclear-powered submarine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an unprecedented agreement that would allow South Korea to build its first nuclear-powered attack submarine — a move that analysts say could reshape the balance of power in East Asia while raising fears of a new regional arms race. The deal, revealed......