Articles for author: admin

June 17, 2026

admin

In second break with Trump in a week, House passes bill to aid Ukraine | House of Representatives

The House passed legislation on Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with Donald Trump’s approach to the war and represents the House’s second major foreign policy break with Trump this week. The day before, the House, for the first time, approved a war powers resolution aimed at halting US military action against Iran. The legislation, sponsored by the Democratic representative Gregory Meeks, seeks to cement

June 17, 2026

admin

BREAKING: U.S. Industrial Production with mixed reading

USA: Industrial Production Industrial production (m/m): current reading 0,1% (forecast 0.3%, previous 0.7%) Capacity utilization: current reading 76,2% (forecast 76.2%, previous 76.1%) Industrial production (y/y): current reading 1,7% (previous 1.4%) Why these data matter Industrial production data reflects the actual level of output in the U.S. industrial sector, which includes manufacturing, utilities, and mining. An increase in production signals rising demand for goods and a healthy economic outlook, while a decline may indicate weakening economic activity or supply-side disruptions. The indicator is also important from the perspective of inflation and Federal Reserve policy. Stronger industrial activity

June 17, 2026

admin

BREAKING: FBI-Wanted Nigerian Fraud Suspect ‘Ezeego’ Extradited From Kuje Prison To U.S. Over Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme

A suspected international fraudster, Osondu Victor Igwilo, popularly known as ‘Ezeego King of the Boys,’ has reportedly been extradited from Nigeria to the United States to face allegations linked to a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme. Sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that Igwilo was extradited on Monday afternoon from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. “Today, Osondu Victor Igwilo, also called Ezeego King of the Boys, was extradited on Monday afternoon to the USA from Kuje prison,” a source said. The source further alleged that Igwilo wielded considerable influence while in custody at the correctional facility. According to the source,

June 17, 2026

admin

Canada breaking U.S. trade dependence like fighting ‘gravity,’ new economic study shows

About two in three Canadians live within 100 kilometres of the American border. Canadian outbound foreign direct investment in the U.S. reached $1.3 trillion by the end of 2024—more than half of everything Canadian companies have invested abroad. The sailing distance from Vancouver to Los Angeles is 1,246 nautical miles. To Shanghai, it is 5,151. To Mumbai, 10,000. Numbers like those don’t emerge from policy choices. They reflect geography, economic mass, and generations of accumulated commercial ties—and they go a long way toward explaining why every Canadian government’s attempt to reduce trade dependence on the U.S. has fallen short. A

June 17, 2026

admin

BREAKING: Jelly Roll Files For Divorce From Wife Bunnie XO After Nearly 10 Years Of Marriage

Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie XO after nearly 10 years of marriage, according to reports from TMZ. Court documents obtained by the outlet state that the “Save Me” singer filed to end his marriage to the host of The Dumb Blonde Podcast in Williamson County, Tennessee on May 18, 2026. Sources confirm to TMZ that the “divorce was mutual decision by the two and a private family matter.” Neither Jelly Roll nor Bunnie Xo have publicly addressed the divorce filing at the time of posting. Bunnie XO, Jelly Roll; Photo Courtesy of Tammie Arroyo/AFF–USA Jelly

June 16, 2026

admin

Israel and Iran trade strikes, imperiling already fragile ceasefire in war’s 100th day

Iran has again accused the United States of violating the shaky ceasefire between the two nations when the U.S. military struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island overnight. “These facilities are tasked with safeguarding the country’s border security and ensuring the security of navigation in international waterways,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The attack constitutes a clear violation of the 8 April ceasefire and an act of military aggression against the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” The U.S. shot down four Iranian suicide drones heading toward

June 16, 2026

admin

The U.S. States Where Most Solo Travelers Come From | News

Solo travel is more than just a fad. More and more people every year are choosing to travel alone, whether to have ultimate freedom over their itinerary, to push themselves into new experiences or because their family and friends can’t travel as flexibly as they can. In the U.S. alone, the solo travel market was valued at $95 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach over $190 billion by 2030, according to Research and Markets[1]. Safari company Go2Africa, saw a distinct increase in travelers choosing to explore the world independently, so to understand this growing demographic, they analyzed their

June 16, 2026

admin

Qatar supports US-Iran understanding – Shafaq News

2026-06-16T14:34:27+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Doha Qatar expressed on Tuesday support for diplomatic efforts aimed at consolidating the MoU between the United States and Iran, calling it a first step toward a broader regional consensus. In a statement, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari said Doha had contributed to narrowing differences between Washington and Tehran within the framework of mediation led by Pakistan, stressing that Qatar is not a direct mediator but part of a supporting team. “Efforts had focused on ensuring maritime security, regional stability, and the resumption of navigation in the

June 16, 2026

admin

Trump: US-Iran agreement enters second phase – Shafaq News

2026-06-16T11:38:10+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Washington The agreement between the United States and Iran is moving into a second phase, US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday. Trump told reporters at the G7 summit that his decision to sign the memorandum of understanding was driven by the need to ensure Tehran does not obtain a nuclear weapon. “All hell will rain down” on Iran if it tries to get a nuclear weapon, he said. The deal is fair, Trump further noted, adding that Washington has no plans to invest money in the country. Source link

June 16, 2026

admin

Iran ties Israeli Lebanon withdrawal to US deal – Shafaq News

2026-06-16T08:10:26+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Tehran/ Beirut (Updated at 11:48) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that ending the war in Lebanon is a binding component of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached with the United States, and that any Israeli military presence or strikes on Lebanese territory would constitute a violation of that agreement. The MoU carries two distinct parties, Araghchi clarified in a statement: The US and Israel on one side, and Iran and Hezbollah on the other. “Any Israeli military attack on Lebanon or continuation of its occupation there would nullify