The US Navy will begin building a new class of battleships named after President Donald Trump. Dubbed the “Golden Fleet,” these ships are expected to be larger, faster, and more powerful than any previous vessels, with production overseen amid scrutiny of defense contractors.


'Golden Fleet' initiative to revive American shipbuilding?

According to a Reuters investigation, U.S. intelligence gathering flights have been operating over large parts of Nigeria since late November. Flight tracking data and U.S. officials suggest increased security cooperation between Washington and Abuja, following President Donald Trump’s warnings over violence targeting Christian communities. Analysts say the missions may mark a renewed U.S. intelligence presence in West Africa after its withdrawal from Niger, raising questions about surveillance, counterterrorism efforts, and regional security dynamics.

Is the U.S. Spying on Nigeria? Surveillance Flights Detected After Trump Warning

ISRO’s LVM3 rocket is set to attempt its heaviest launch ever, carrying the 6,100 kg BlueBird satellite built by US-based AST SpaceMobile. The mission aims to deliver space-based cellular broadband that can connect directly to smartphones, without ground towers.

This landmark launch positions ISRO at the center of a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar space communications race dominated by players like SpaceX. With massive commercial and strategic stakes, the mission marks a defining moment for India’s rise as a trusted global launch partner and a major force in next-generation satellite technology.

American Satellite Trusts Indian Rocket for ISRO’s Most Powerful Mission Yet 

A new Pentagon assessment has raised serious concerns over China’s expanding nuclear capabilities. The report suggests Beijing has likely loaded over a hundred intercontinental ballistic missiles across newly constructed silo fields near its border with Mongolia. United States officials warn China is increasing its nuclear strength at an unprecedented pace while refusing to engage in arms control discussions. Beijing has rejected the assessment and maintains that its nuclear posture is purely defensive.

China Loads, Locks 100 ICBMs Near Mongolia for Nuclear War Over Taiwan

The U.S. FDA approved a pill version of the weight-loss injection 'Wegovy', which is likely to be launched in January 2026. During its clinical trials, close to 1300 participants experienced an average weight loss of 16.6% after 64 weeks. Meanwhile, Orforglipron- an oral pill manufactured by U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly is awaiting regulatory clearance.


US drug regulator approves first-of-its-kind anti-obesity pill 'Wegovy'

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new class of American warships named after himself. Speaking from Mar a Lago, Trump said the Trump Class warships will be the largest and most powerful battleships ever built by the United States. The U.S. Navy is expected to begin work on two massive vessels, including the USS Defiant. Trump insists the warships are not aimed at any one country and are meant to deter future threats through strength. Critics say the move reflects a growing effort to brand American institutions with the president’s name, raising questions about where presidential legacy ends and personal branding begins.

Make America Trump Again? Trump Names New U.S. Warships After Himself

President Donald Trump has said the United States needs Greenland for its “national security” after naming Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to the Danish Arctic island, prompting protests from Copenhagen.



Why does Greenland matter to Washington? 'Need Greenland for national security'

President Donald Trump has said the United States needs Greenland for its “national security” after naming Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to the Danish Arctic island, prompting protests from Copenhagen.


Europeans show solidarity with Denmark after Trump's threat 

Newly released Epstein files have revealed several high-profile names, intensifying scrutiny over the late financier’s criminal network. The spokesperson for former US President Bill Clinton has demanded the complete release of all documents to ensure transparency. The files shed light on ongoing investigations into Epstein’s activities, his associates, and the wider implications for justice and accountability in related cases.


Epstein files: Latest release includes video, audio recordings and e-mails

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to commission a new series of heavily armed Navy battleships named after himself as part of a revamped “Golden Fleet". Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago golf club in Florida, Trump said the new vessels would mark a major expansion of American naval power.


US president unveils new class of battleships, two Trump-class battleships to be built first

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. will keep crude oil and tankers seized near Venezuela.

“We’re going to keep it,” Trump told reporters in Palm Beach, Florida after unveiling a new class of battleships named after himself.

US-Venezuela tensions: Trump administration ramps up pressure campaign targeting Venezuela

Victims and lawmakers criticise the Department of Justice for the delayed release of Jeffrey Epstein files. The slow disclosure has sparked outrage among survivors and advocates demanding accountability and transparency.


Epstein files: Victims, lawmakers condemn slow release of Epstein documents 

The U.S. Justice Department has denied any cover-up regarding the Epstein files. Officials clarified that former President Donald Trump's photograph was initially removed from the database to protect victims’ privacy. 


Epstein Files: US Citizens Say 'Nothing New' in Released Dossier on Epstein

As Gaza remains devastated by war and a deepening humanitarian crisis, Israel has approved 19 new settlements in the West Bank. The decision comes as the Trump administration unveils a sweeping and controversial blueprint to transform Gaza into a futuristic international hub, raising sharp questions about regional stability, international law, and the future of the conflict.


Israel Approves 19 New Settlements in West Bank After U.S. Drafts Gaza Blueprint

The U.S. Justice Department has denied any cover-up regarding the Epstein files. Officials clarified that former President Donald Trump's photograph was initially removed from the database to protect victims’ privacy. 

Trump Administration Facing Charge of Trying to Hide His Picture From Epstein Files

A disturbing rise in deepfake pornography in US schools is leaving students traumatised, as AI-generated fake nude images spread online and severely impact a young girl’s life, safety and mental health.


US fake nude images wrecks student's life 

Artificial intelligence-led automation has driven record global layoffs in 2025, with total job cuts hitting 1.17 million, the highest since 2020. Tech giants and major corporations are accelerating workforce reductions as AI systems replace routine and white-collar tasks across industries.


AI linked to nearly 55,000 US layoffs this year

The quality of U.S. Economic data is under the scanner, with the response rate used for key job metrics falling to a record low. According to the kobeissi letter, the data quality continues to deteriorate.

U.S. Jobs Data Response Rate Down 64% From 90% Before 2012

Epstein Investigation: Justice Dept Denies Epstein Cover-Up, Explains Trump Photo Removal

A US proposal to rebuild war-torn Gaza into a high-tech, luxurious coastal destination over the next two decades has been pitched to possible donor countries, according to a report on Friday.

Trump Administration Plans To Transform Gaza Into High-Tech City

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to be briefed by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any expansion of Iran's ballistic missile program poses a threat that could necessitate swift action, NBC News reported on Saturday.
Israeli officials are concerned that Iran is reconstituting nuclear enrichment sites the U.S. bombed in June, and are preparing to brief Trump for options on attacking the missile program again, the NBC report added.

Report: Netanyahu To Brief Trump on New Plans To Attack Iran

The US Coast Guard is pursuing a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean. Tensions rise as Washington monitors shipments amid sanctions and energy concerns. 

US-Venezuela: US Coast Guard Chases Third Venezuelan Oil Tanker

The man who police say killed two Brown University students and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology physicist had cut short a promising academic career to take a modest software developer job back in his native Portugal before returning to the United States in 2017.
U.S. investigators, helped by their Portuguese colleagues, are still seeking a motive for the shootings carried out by Claudio Valente before his suicide. Officials have been looking into his academic past, which some of Valente’s former colleagues recall as an uneasy one.

Brown University Shooting Suspect Ex-Physics Graduate From M.I.T

Venezuela on Saturday (Dec 20) slammed the seizure of an oil tanker by the US as “theft and kidnapping”. This comes after the United States forces earlier “apprehended” an oil tanker off Venezuela, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The incident marks the second in two weeks that US forces have intercepted a tanker in the region. Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela.


US-Venezuela Tensions: US Forces Stop Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Trump Pressure Campaign

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard rejected claims that Russia poses a broader European invasion threat, saying intelligence assessments show Moscow lacks the capacity for such action, even as peace talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials continue.

US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard Rejects Report Claiming Putin Plans to Invade Europe

A shooting investigation at Brown University took a dramatic turn after an online Reddit post led FBI investigators to a homeless suspect. Authorities later found the suspect dead as the probe into the campus incident continues.

Brown University Shooting Probe Continues | Public Urge FBI to Pay Monetary Reward

U.S.-Venezuela: The United States has seized a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, intensifying President Trump’s campaign of pressure on President Maduro’s government. The move is part of a broader blockade strategy aimed at restricting Venezuela’s oil exports and increasing economic and diplomatic pressure on Maduro’s regime. The seizures have heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with Washington signaling its determination to target key revenue sources for the Maduro government.


U.S.-Venezuela: Second U.S. tanker seizure off Venezuela Amid Trump’s Maduro pressure

A shooting investigation at Brown University took a dramatic turn after an online Reddit post led FBI investigators to a homeless suspect. Authorities later found the suspect dead as the probe into the campus incident continues.


Homeless Man's Reddit Post Lead FBI to Suspect, His Body Found 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington is thankful to Pakistan for “offering” to consider joining a proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, while making it clear that no firm commitments have yet been sought or secured.

Gaza Peace Plan: US Says Pakistan Offered Troops For Gaza

The United States has carried out large-scale military strikes against ISIS targets across Syria, President Donald Trump said, a week after two US soldiers and an interpreter were killed in Palmyra. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the operation, named Operation Hawkeye Strike, targeted ISIS fighters, infrastructure and weapons sites, describing it as a “declaration of vengeance”. Syrian authorities said they support efforts to combat ISIS.

US Military Strikes ISIS Targets Across Syria Following Deadly Attack on US Troops

The United States has launched massive airstrikes targeting over 70 Islamic State (IS) locations in Syria in retaliation for a recent attack that resulted in the deaths of American troops. The strikes, described as a significant show of force, are aimed at degrading IS capabilities and sending a clear message that attacks on U.S. forces will be met with a strong response.

U.S.-Syria: U.S. Launches Massive Strikes on Over 70 IS Targets in Syria

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'Golden Fleet' initiative to revive American shipbuilding?

Is the U.S. Spying on Nigeria? Surveillance Flights Detected After Trump Warning

American Satellite Trusts Indian Rocket for ISRO’s Most Powerful Mission Yet

China Loads, Locks 100 ICBMs Near Mongolia for Nuclear War Over Taiwan

US drug regulator approves first-of-its-kind anti-obesity pill 'Wegovy'

Make America Trump Again? Trump Names New U.S. Warships After Himself

Why does Greenland matter to Washington? 'Need Greenland for national security'

Europeans show solidarity with Denmark after Trump's threat

Epstein files: Latest release includes video, audio recordings and e-mails

US president unveils new class of battleships, two Trump-class battleships to be built first

US-Venezuela tensions: Trump administration ramps up pressure campaign targeting Venezuela

Epstein files: Victims, lawmakers condemn slow release of Epstein documents

Epstein Files: US Citizens Say 'Nothing New' in Released Dossier on Epstein

Israel Approves 19 New Settlements in West Bank After U.S. Drafts Gaza Blueprint

Trump Administration Facing Charge of Trying to Hide His Picture From Epstein Files

US fake nude images wrecks student's life

AI linked to nearly 55,000 US layoffs this year

U.S. Jobs Data Response Rate Down 64% From 90% Before 2012

Epstein Investigation: Justice Dept Denies Epstein Cover-Up, Explains Trump Photo Removal

Trump Administration Plans To Transform Gaza Into High-Tech City

Report: Netanyahu To Brief Trump on New Plans To Attack Iran

US-Venezuela: US Coast Guard Chases Third Venezuelan Oil Tanker

Brown University Shooting Suspect Ex-Physics Graduate From M.I.T

US-Venezuela Tensions: US Forces Stop Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Trump Pressure Campaign

US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard Rejects Report Claiming Putin Plans to Invade Europe

Brown University Shooting Probe Continues | Public Urge FBI to Pay Monetary Reward