Sudan’s army accused of ethnic killings after recapturing strategic city

SummaryStrategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer of Israel spoke with Qatari Prime Minister Muhammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani over the weekend, marking their first direct communication, aimed at clarifying Israel's position before Al-Thani's meetings with Hamas. Following this conversation, Al-Thani met with Hamas leaders, who expressed readiness for "proximity talks" regarding a hostage deal and ceasefire; however, Hamas has not agreed to the proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff. Despite Hamas's announcement, Israeli officials noted that negotiations...

Elon Musk has publicly criticized Donald Trump's tax bill, labeling it a “disgusting abomination” and a “massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill,” which may jeopardize their relationship. Musk's remarks followed Trump's condemnation of Senator Rand Paul for opposing the legislation, which has passed the House and is under Senate review, despite concerns over its impact on the national debt. In response, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated Trump's support for the bill, calling it...

Ramon Morales-Reyes was accused by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem of threatening President Trump, but a court filing reveals he was framed by another inmate, Demetric D. Scott, seeking to prevent Morales-Reyes from testifying against him. The investigation continues, with Morales-Reyes asserting he is innocent and providing handwriting evidence that does not match the threatening letters. Scott admitted to writing the letters himself, hoping to manipulate the situation to his advantage in his ongoing legal troubles....

Three British nationals, Jonathan Christopher Collyer, 28, Lisa Ellen Stocker, 29, and Phineas Ambrose Float, 31, face the death penalty for allegedly smuggling nearly a kilo of cocaine into Bali, Indonesia. Collyer and Stocker were detained at Denpasar International Airport with drugs concealed in their luggage, while Float was arrested later in a police sting operation. If convicted, they could join over 530 individuals on death row in Indonesia, with the trial set to resume...

In a recent vote, the opposition parties, led by Conservative interim leader Andrew Scheer, successfully urged the government to present an economic update or budget before the House of Commons recesses on June 20, despite the vote being non-binding. The Liberals, with 169 MPs, narrowly lost the vote 166 to 164, which highlighted the challenges of governing with a minority mandate. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne confirmed no federal budget would be presented in spring, instead...

Student Loan Collections Pause for Social Security BorrowersThe Trump administration has paused the garnishment of Social Security benefits for student loan borrowers in default, following a decision to restart collections on May 5. This halt comes after concerns about the financial hardship that full garnishment could impose on seniors, who often rely on these benefits for their income. In the coming weeks, the Education Department plans to reach out to recipients to discuss affordable repayment...