Hardline conservative Republicans in the U.S. Senate and billionaire Elon Musk remain firmly opposed to President Donald Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill. They are demanding deeper reductions in government spending, arguing the current proposal fails to address long-term fiscal sustainability. Despite pressure from the White House, both factions show no sign of backing down, complicating…

U.S. stock markets closed mixed as investors reacted to weak economic data highlighting the impact of President Trump’s trade policies. The S&P 500 ended flat, showing little movement, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite posted a slight gain. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower. Analysts say the data signals mounting pressure on key…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow will respond to recent attacks he blamed on Kyiv, including a drone strike targeting Russia’s nuclear-capable bomber fleet and a deadly bombing on a strategic bridge. Putin described both incidents as escalatory acts of aggression. The warning came amid rising tensions, with Moscow…

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The draft, backed by all 14 other council members, aimed to address the worsening humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict. Washington defended its veto, citing concerns about the resolution's impact…

President Trump’s education chief celebrated the 100th anniversary of a Supreme Court ruling affirming parental rights in education. This milestone underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen parents’ influence over their children’s schooling, reinforcing the vital role families play in shaping educational policies across the United States.

Jessica Alba posted a series of swimsuit photos on Instagram, sharing her goals and positive intentions for the month of June. Alongside the images, she offered motivational messages encouraging self-care, confidence, and embracing new opportunities as summer begins.

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal hosted Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, highlighting progress on CPEC projects. Gwadar Port is now fully connected to Pakistan’s national grid, boosting regional prosperity. Both sides praised recent peace efforts and reaffirmed commitment to accelerating CPEC. Agricultural cooperation with China is also advancing through local training programs.

China recently donated vaccines to Afghanistan, including 33,000 doses of meningitis vaccine and 33,000 doses of flu vaccine. An official handover ceremony was held on June 2 in Kabul, attended by the Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Embassy and the Deputy Health Minister of the Afghan interim government. The total value of the donation is…

The United States will reduce its military presence in Syria from eight bases to one, according to the new U.S. special envoy. He stated that American policies in Syria over the past century have failed, prompting a major strategic shift in military and diplomatic engagement in the region.