Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration will not attend a City Council hearing on the pied-à-terre tax. The move heightens tensions amid legal challenges and confusion over the policy’s rollout.
Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa, Somalia, between federal troops and rebel forces. The clash resulted in dozens of casualties and highlighted ongoing political tensions in the region.
Jared Kushner met with Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss breaking the deadlock in Gaza negotiations. The informal diplomacy aims to facilitate a ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s call for nightly killings in Gaza has sparked global condemnation. Critics warn that such dehumanizing rhetoric violates humanitarian norms and hinders peace efforts.
Ukraine has launched repeated drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses in Russia, aiming to disrupt logistics and inflict economic damage. The attacks highlight the role of commercial infrastructure in modern warfare.
A Russian court sentenced a prominent opposition figure to 11 years in prison for criticizing the war in Ukraine. The verdict highlights ongoing repression of dissent in Russia.
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted to a relationship with her former bodyguard in court filings, part of a lawsuit by his ex-wife.
Bulldozers have begun clearing land in Big Bend National Park for border barriers, contradicting earlier assurances and sparking environmental concern.
Federal agents may have violated a court order by surveilling a Minneapolis church, raising concerns about religious freedom and law enforcement boundaries.
A federal judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals, potentially leading to deportations.
DFW Airport scrapped plans for Muslim foot-washing stations after public scrutiny and political pressure, citing a lack of operational benefits.
President Trump secretly left Turkey on a different aircraft than his Cabinet members due to security concerns, leaving aides on the decoy plane to notice his absence.
A new report warns NATO has no unified blueprint for coordinating responses to simultaneous Russian and Chinese aggression.
ICE is pitching “legal insurance” for local officers to reduce risk when they assist immigration arrests amid controversy.
Pope Leo XIV urges an end to violence against Palestinians, calling for urgent action and a path to lasting peace.
Trump warns Oman it could be bombed if it interferes with U.S. efforts tied to the Iran agreement.
Maia Sandu says drone trajectories suggest some flights into Moldova were deliberate, not accidental strays.
Russia warns it will respond if UK-made drones continue enabling deep strikes inside Russia, escalating diplomatic tensions.
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The DOJ announced a staged federal process for restoring firearm rights for certain felons under Attorney General authority.
VEB’s chief economist Andrei Klepach was dismissed after warning that Russia cannot win a “war of attrition” against Ukraine.
Trump warns Oman it could face bombing if it interferes, as tensions rise following the ceasefire’s expiry.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly messaged an impostor claiming to be White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
WSJ reports U.S. intelligence warns Putin may attempt a limited attack on a NATO country soon.
Liechtenstein has updated its succession laws to allow women to inherit the throne, adopting absolute primogeniture in a move toward gender equality.