Monthly Archives: May 2025
U.S. Freezes Student Visa Appointments Amid Expanded Social Media Checks
The U.S. government has directed its embassies and consulates to temporarily stop setting new visa interview dates for international students, citing plans to expand...
Music and Tribute Define 2025 American Music Awards
On Monday(5/26/25), the 51st American Music Awards (AMAs) lit up Fontainebleau Las Vegas, returning in full after a three-year hiatus. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez—who...
U.S. Accepts Qatari Jet for Potential Use as Air Force One
The United States has formally accepted a Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar, a move that has drawn both praise and criticism as plans progress...
Alex Palou Makes History at the 2025 Indianapolis 500
On May 25, 2025, the 109th Indianapolis 500 electrified Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Álex Palou became the first Spanish driver to win the “Greatest...
1,000 Prisoners Exchanged in Three-Day Operation Between Russia and Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine have completed a large-scale prisoner exchange, each side returning 1,000 individuals over three days. The final phase concluded on Sunday, with...
Happy Memorial Day
Today, Americans nationwide observe Memorial Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring the nation’s military personnel who died in service. Celebrated on the last...
Europol and FBI-Led JCODE Team Target Dark Web Networks in Global Operation
A sweeping international law enforcement operation has dealt a major blow to dark web drug trafficking and cybercrime, with 270 arrests across ten countries...
Trump Unveils $175 Billion Golden Dome Missile Shield Plan
President Donald Trump has unveiled his administration’s latest national defense initiative: the Golden Dome missile shield. Billed as a $175 billion space-based defense system,...
TAKE IT DOWN Act Becomes Law, Targeting Online Exploitation and Deepfakes
On Monday(5/19/25), President Donald J. Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law, marking a major development in the effort to combat the...
Finland Approves €90 Million Ammunition Package for Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Asset Proceeds
On Monday(5/19/25), Finland announced a new agreement to provide Ukraine with €90 million worth of heavy ammunition, funded through proceeds generated by frozen Russian...
Russian Jets Breach Estonian Airspace, NATO Allies Respond
Estonia has formally requested urgent consultations with its NATO allies after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets crossed into its airspace on Friday morning, remaining...
Robert Redford, Actor, Director, and Sundance Founder, Dies at 89
Robert Redford, the actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, died on September 16 at his home in Utah. He was 89....
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates as Job Market Weakens, Signals More Easing Ahead
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, moving its benchmark range to 4.00%–4.25%. The move had...
Second U.S. Military Operation Targets Suspected Drug Boat From Venezuela
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces carried out a second strike on a Venezuelan vessel this month, saying the boat was operated by...
Israel Confirms Strikes in Yemen, Houthis Vow Retaliation
At least 35 people were killed and more than 130 wounded on Wednesday after Israeli warplanes struck multiple sites in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and...
