Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces second impeachment bid
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing a second impeachment attempt, with at least 215 House members reportedly supporting the effort, according to a source.
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Washington Dinner Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, the man charged with attacking the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC, has pleaded not guilty, according to the BBC.
Philippines Presidential Hopeful Sara Duterte Faces Political Tensions
Philippine vice president Sara Duterte has threatened to kill Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if she is assassinated, according to a statement from Rodrigo Duterte.
Trump Says US Will Not Allow Iran to Reach Enriched Uranium
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will target any Iranian attempting to access the country’s highly enriched uranium, according to Al Jazeera.
Spencer Pratt Talks Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Debates
Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, is running for mayor of Los Angeles and is polling second in the race. According to CBS News, he aims to be the first Republican mayor of the city since 2001.
German Minister Blames Trump for $82bn Economic Slowdown
Germany's finance minister has blamed Donald Trump's 'irresponsible war in Iran' for a €70bn drop in projected tax revenues, according to BBC.
Iran Considering US Proposal as Trump Says War Will Be ‘Over Quickly’
US President Donald Trump has predicted that the war in Iran will be 'over quickly,' according to a BBC report, as Iran said a US proposal to end the war is 'still being considered.'
Shipping Firms Question Safety in Hormuz Strait Amid Trump Plan
The world’s shipping industry has questioned whether vessels will be able to travel safely to and from the Gulf after Donald Trump announced his latest plan to open the strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian.
Shipping Firms Question Safety in Hormuz Strait Amid Trump Plan
The world’s shipping industry has questioned whether vessels will be able to travel safely to and from the Gulf after Donald Trump announced his latest plan to open the strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian.
Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Republican Nomination for Ohio Governor
Vivek Ramaswamy has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor after defeating Casey Putsch in the primary, according to the BBC.
Trump Says Hormuz Operation Paused as Tensions Ease
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Hormuz operation has been paused as the U.S. and Iran continue talks, according to a live report from Al Jazeera.
Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Operation in Bid for Iran Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, in an effort to allow time for a deal to end the war with Iran. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House
U.S. Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the White House on Monday after the person pulled a gun, according to a federal source familiar with the incident.
Hormuz Tensions Push Ceasefire to Brink as Trump Threatens Iran
US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if it attacked US ships, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the truce between the two countries to the brink, according to Al Jazeera.
Brazil’s Lula to Meet Trump in US Later This Week
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump later this week, according to media reports.