Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE
Venturella will helm the immigration enforcement agency after previously serving in an executive role at GEO Group.
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Trump-Xi summit: Why Beijing might have the advantage
Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China's exports have hit new highs.
Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas
The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back election wins.
Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push
Louisiana governor suspends vote following Supreme Court ruling; critics say move sows confusion and violates law.
Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The bill falls short, but vote shows cracks are growing in the Republican support for the US-Israel war on Iran.
Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up
Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant.
Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up
Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant.
Israeli attacks on Gaza increased by 35% since Iran ceasefire: Report
Conflict monitor ACLED notes the increase in Israeli attacks on Gaza in April in its latest report.
Key Zelenskyy aides under corruption cloud: What are they accused of?
Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s ex-aide, faces $10.5m corruption charges tied to a luxury real estate project near Kyiv.
Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair
Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu.
Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair
Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu.
Trump faces slew of ‘bad options’ on Iran as diplomacy falters
Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise.
UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks
UN rights chief 'shocked' by reports that Nigerian and Chadian forces killed over 100 civilians and seeks inquiries.
Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital
People in Cite Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince protest as gang violence shuts hospitals and displaces hundreds.
At least eight killed in Israeli drone strikes on Lebanon highway
Two children among those killed after three strikes hit cars on the highway in Jiyeh, south of Beirut.
Series of tremors near Tehran renews concerns over major quake risk
The tremors have been felt in an area close to the Mosha fault, one of Iran’s most active seismic zones.
China’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to seek concessions on arms sales to Taiwan, analysts say.
China’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to seek concessions on arms sales to Taiwan, analysts say.
Iran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf
Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.
Iran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf
Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.