Trump Gives 2 Weeks to Assess Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects Amid Stalled Negotiations
US President Donald Trump has given a two-week deadline to assess whether Russia and Ukraine can move toward peace talks, after meeting both Putin and Zelensky. While Trump adopts a wait-and-see approach, deep divisions remain over security guarantees and territorial demands.
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Netanyahu Orders Gaza Hostage Talks as Israel Pushes Gaza City Capture and Hamas Defeat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered immediate hostage negotiations while approving plans for a large-scale military assault on Gaza City to defeat Hamas. The move comes amid international condemnation, a worsening humanitarian crisis, and fears for the safety of remaining hostages.
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Trump Administration is Scrutinizing 55 million US Visa Holders for Deportation Violations
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of more than 55 million US visa holders, citing overstays, criminal activity, and terrorism risks. The State Department says all visa holders are now under "continuous vetting," sparking concerns over fairness, mass deportations, and impacts on students, workers, and families.
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Drake Passage Earthquake: 7.5-Magnitude Quake Rattles Antarctic Waters, No Tsunami Threat
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica, shaking the region late Thursday. While the quake initially sparked tsunami fears, the US National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there was no threat to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or nearby coasts. Chile briefly issued a precautionary alert for its Antarctic territory, but authorities later said there was no risk to the Magallanes region.
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US Halts Worker Visas for Truck Drivers After Florida Crash Involving Indian
The Trump administration has suspended worker visas for commercial truck drivers after a fatal Florida crash involving an Indian national. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited safety concerns and the protection of American truckers’ livelihoods. The move impacts thousands of foreign-born drivers, especially from India, amid ongoing labor shortages in the US trucking industry.
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