Google Removes Black History Month, Pride Month From The US Calendar
Google has removed references to Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and other cultural observances from its U.S. calendar for 2025. The change, first reported by The Verge, follows user feedback and a shift in Google’s approach to displaying holidays. Previously, Google Calendar marked February 1 as the start of Black History Month and March […]
FBI Uncovers 2,400 Previously Unseen Documents on Kennedy Assassination
The FBI has discovered 2,400 previously unseen documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, according to a report by Axios. These documents were not provided to the commission responsible for reviewing and declassifying assassination-related records. In total, the agency has uncovered 14,000 pages of material, though the specifics of their contents remain […]
Sri Lankan President to Attend 2025 World Government Summit in Dubai
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates today (10) to attend the 2025 World Government Summit in Dubai. The visit comes at the invitation of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. President Dissanayake is scheduled to address the summit, which brings […]
Former Israeli Defense Minister Admits to Ordering Hannibal Directive on October 7
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has admitted to ordering the controversial Hannibal Directive during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 on February 7, Gallant confirmed that the protocol—designed to prevent captives from being taken, even at the cost of their lives—was used in some areas but […]
Trump and Japan PM Reaffirm US – Japan Alliance Against China
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met at the White House on Friday, projecting unity in countering China’s growing economic and military influence. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a “free and open” Indo-Pacific, with Trump highlighting a nearly $1 billion arms sale to Japan, including the advanced Standard Missile-6 system. […]
Trump Administration Cuts $4 Billion in Medical Research Funding
The Trump administration has announced significant cuts to medical research funding, slashing billions of dollars from universities, hospitals, and scientific institutions by reducing the amount allocated for associated costs. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) stated that it will cut $4 billion annually in “indirect” funding, which covers essential expenses such as buildings, equipment, and […]
Trump Favors Deal Over Military Action Against Iran
In an exclusive interview with the New York Post on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would prefer to negotiate a deal with Iran to ensure it remains non-nuclear rather than resort to military action. “I would like a deal done with Iran on non-nuclear. I would prefer that to bombing the hell out of […]
Trump Pressures ICE to Increase Deportations
President Donald Trump is growing frustrated with the pace of deportations and has directed key officials, including “border czar” Tom Homan, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and acting ICE Director Caleb Vitello, to accelerate removals. “It’s driving him nuts they’re not deporting more people,” a source familiar with Trump’s thinking said. Renewed Immigration Crackdown White […]
Putin Issues Key Directives on Social Policies, Education, and Security
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a series of directives following the December 10, 2024, meeting of the Council for Civil Society and Human Rights. These measures aim to strengthen social support, education reforms, and national security. Among the key instructions, the government has been asked to consider permanently reducing medical insurance deductions for socially-oriented […]
Sri Lanka’s Parliament Passes Motion to Abolish MPs’ Pensions
Sri Lanka’s Parliament has passed a private member’s motion to abolish pensions for members of parliament, marking a significant change in the country’s political landscape. The motion, moved by New Democratic Front MP Ravi Karunanayake, was approved on Wednesday (7). During the parliamentary debate, MP Dayasiri Jayasekara clarified that the motion would not affect past […]
