Trump removes Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid fraud allegations
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he had removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, citing allegations of mortga...
Just days after a deadly Manhattan shooting, the Trump administration is cutting New York City's anti-terrorism funding by $64 million, sparking backlash from state officials and raising security concerns.
The announcement came shortly after a gunman killed four people inside a Manhattan skyscraper, home to the NFL and major financial firms. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stated that the cut is based on an analysis of terrorism risk, including factors like population density and international border proximity.
However, this marks a 41% decrease compared to the previous year, continuing a trend of annual reductions since 2022.
The move drew criticism from Governor Kathy Hochul, who cited the city’s recent violent attacks and questioned the lack of transparency in fund distribution.
While Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the city hasn't fully spent previous grants, New York officials insist they’ve used nearly all allocated funds.
The New York City Police Department (The NYPD) has previously used the funding for surveillance systems like the Domain Awareness System.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
Afghanistan’s interim administration on Tuesday unveiled a five-year “Development Strategy” aimed at creating jobs and promoting balanced development.
Libya’s Presidency Council chief Mohamed al-Menfi met on Tuesday in Tripoli with U.S. chargé d’affaires Jeremy Berndt to discuss ways to accelerate the country’s political process and lay the groundwork for national elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he had removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, citing allegations of mortgage fraud.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on 26 August that U.S. colleges would face serious challenges without Chinese students.
The Lithuanian parliament on Tuesday approved a new prime minister, marking a key step in the formation of the country’s ruling coalition.
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