Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Border Asylum Suspension
President Trump speaks during an event on health care affordability in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday in Washington.
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Massive serac obstructs Everest spring climbing route
A dangerous chunk of glacial ice, or serac, not far above Mount Everest's Base Camp is blocking the climbing route to the summit and shortening the already-brief window for climbers in the busiest spring season.
Bengal, Tamil Nadu Record Turnout; AAP Defections to BJP
Skip next section Raghav Chadha quits AAP, joins BJP with 7 other MPs April 24, 2026 Raghav Chadha quits AAP, joins BJP with 7 other MPs Raghav Chadha had been with Aam Aadmi Party since its inceptionImage: ANI/IMAGO Prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha resigned from the party and has joined the ruling
Thai opposition lawmakers to face trial over lese‑majesté changes
Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday it had accepted a petition accusing 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over a 2021 attempt to amend the country's law protecting the monarchy from criticism.
Why Trump Pledged $1 Billion for the Great Salt Lake
Bison walk on the dry lake bed of the Great Salt Lake on April 08, 2026 near Syracuse, Utah.
Middle East Ceasefires Strain; Navy Secretary Departs
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Democrats Lead Fundraising, Republicans Hold Big Cash Advantage
Texas Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico waves to the crowd before speaking Mar. 4 in Austin. Talarico raised $27m in the first quarter of 2026, leading a pack of Democrats who outraised Republicans in several key Senate matchups.
Separated by ICE Wins World Press Photo 2026
Distraught girls cling to their father, Luis, as ICE detains him following an immigration hearing in New York City on Aug. 26, 2025. Luis was the sole breadwinner for his family.
Senate GOP Uses Reconciliation to Fund ICE, CBP
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, is seen at a hearing on April 16.
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Vote Amid Tensions and Crises
Skip next section Over $100 million seized in cash, liquor, drugs ahead of polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu April 22, 2026 Over $100 million seized in cash, liquor, drugs ahead of polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Election officials have seized cash, liquor and drugs worth over 1,000 crore Indian rupees in
Virginia Voters Approve Revised Congressional Map
Voters in the US state of Virginia on Tuesday narrowly approved a plan to redraw congressional electoral boundaries. The constiutional amendment could increase the Democrats' chances of winning four currently Republican-held seats in Congress in midterm elections in November.
Trump Extends Ceasefire to Allow Iran Talks
Skip next section US sanctions network supplying Iran missile, drone programmes April 22, 2026 US sanctions network supplying Iran missile, drone programmes The United States has imposed new sanctions on an international network accused of supplying weapons and components to Iran.