11+ hour, 46+ min ago  (151+ words) Hegseth urged Asian allies to boost defense spending to 3. 5% of GDP to counter China's military expansion. US-China relations improved after Trump's Beijing visit, reflected in Hegseth's softer tone compared to 2025. Taiwan arms sales paused due to Iran war munitions shortages,…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (560+ words) Bill criminalizes public flag damage with 2 years prison or 200, 000 yen fine. Vague wording leaves courts to define offensive conduct, raising free speech concerns. Foreign flags already protected under law; this closes 15-year gap identified by PM Takaichi. The bill covers…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago  (385+ words) Kerry-Lynne Findlay wins BC Conservative leadership on fourth ballot. Findlay previously served as federal MP for South Surrey-White Rock. Elections BC announcement came May 29, 2026 after complaints review. Kerry-Lynne Findlay, a former federal MP, won the British Columbia Conservative leadership race…...

5+ hour, 16+ min ago  (258+ words) Newark curfew runs 9 p. m. to 6 a. m. within half-mile of Delaney Hall facility. Detained immigrants on nine-day hunger strike demanding better conditions and medical care. State police replaced ICE agents on May 29 to manage protests and establish designated zones. Family visitations suspended then…...

14+ hour, 56+ min ago  (273+ words) Abhishek Banerjee attacked by protesters in Sonarpur with stones, eggs, and shoes. He sustained chest injuries, bruises, and broken spectacles during 10-minute assault. Mamata Banerjee blamed BJP and announced street protests; CID summons served same day. Political tensions escalate between…...

16+ hour, 56+ min ago  (395+ words) King Charles disowns Andrew over Russian and Chinese intelligence allegations. Harry seeks Balmoral visit to rebuild ties with King Charles and his children. Royal family pursues symbolic reset amid ongoing family tensions and security concerns. King Charles is exploring options…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago  (263+ words) Citizens complained of long waits, no seating, no token system, poor air-conditioning and basic facilities. CM ordered officials to complete all repairs within one week and submit a detailed report. CM will personally conduct follow-up inspection to ensure implementation and…...

17+ hour, 56+ min ago  (237+ words) EU releases "16. 4 billion to Hungary after PM Magyar commits to anti-corruption reforms. Hungary must meet 27 binding conditions by August 31 or loses all funding. Money includes "10 billion from recovery fund and "4. 2 billion from cohesion funds. Tight three-month deadline poses political risk…...

18+ hour, 16+ min ago  (134+ words) Trump blockade cuts fuel imports; Venezuela and Mexico halt shipments under tariff threats. Blackouts intensify; nighttime light levels down 50 percent; oil reserves completely depleted. Government loosens state control; private solar investment now permitted for first time. Cuba faces structural economic…...

20+ hour, 16+ min ago  (226+ words) Trump administration pays $2 billion to cancel US offshore wind projects. Total Energies receives $1 billion to exit Attentive Energy and Carolina Long Bay. Blue-collar communities lose promised offshore wind energy jobs. New Bedford, Massachusetts, had planned a brighter future built by…...