Author: Andrew Rogers

United States President Donald Trump announced a permanent halt on immigration from “all Third World Countries” late Thursday, marking a major escalation in his immigration policies. The move follows a deadly attack in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were shot, one fatally, by an Afghan national. Trump posted on Truth Social that migration from Third World countries will be paused to allow the U.S. immigration system to “fully recover” and end what he described as “millions of Biden illegal admissions.” He did not define which countries are considered Third World, but the term generally refers to economically developing…

The Trump administration has announced it will re-examine green cards issued to immigrants from 19 countries, citing national security concerns. Joseph Edlow, head of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said President Trump directed a “full-scale, rigorous re-examination of every green card for every alien from every country of concern.” When asked about the countries affected, the agency referenced a June White House proclamation that listed Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia, and Venezuela, among others. The announcement comes after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, seriously injuring both. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had…

Mandy Moore expressed her gratitude this Thanksgiving despite a challenging year. The actress shared a heartfelt Instagram post reflecting on personal struggles while celebrating family. The singer and actress posted a black-and-white photo showing herself, her husband, and their three children laughing together on the couch. Her caption acknowledged the difficulties she faced over the past year, while emphasizing her appreciation for loved ones. “It’s been a pretty wild and difficult year, but the top line is definitely overwhelming gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. The most grateful for these 4,” Moore wrote. Fans quickly responded with warm messages.…

Melania Trump has launched her own production company, stepping into the entertainment world with a new project that highlights her life in the public eye. The former first lady unveiled the company, called “Muse Films,” on social media with a short video showing its official logo. The company’s first production is a documentary titled Melania, set to premiere in theaters nationwide on January 30 and later stream on Amazon Prime Video. The film focuses on the 20 days before Melania returned to the White House following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. This project marks a new chapter for…

Guinea-Bissau’s new military leaders have moved quickly to consolidate power days after overthrowing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. On Friday, General Horta Inta-A appointed Finance Minister Ilidio Vieira Te as the country’s new prime minister. Inta-A, who was sworn in as transitional president on Thursday, told Te during the swearing-in ceremony that the people “expect a lot” from their leaders. He expressed hope that the military government and the prime minister would “work hand-in-hand” to govern the country. Both Inta-A and Te are closely linked to the deposed president, Embalo. Te previously served in Embalo’s government and managed his campaign in…

Palestinian communities in the West Bank are facing widespread lockdowns as Israeli military operations intensify, a human rights group warned on Friday. Families in the northern West Bank are staying indoors due to fear of violence, while children are kept out of school and family incomes are disrupted. Save the Children said the lockdowns also increase the risk of physical harm and detention of children by Israeli forces. The humanitarian group highlighted the urgent need for protections for vulnerable families during the raids. The northern Tubas governorate has been under siege since Wednesday, with Israeli troops carrying out major operations…

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she recruited 17 South Africans to fight as mercenaries in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Her resignation, effective immediately, follows a police investigation into claims that she lured the men under false promises of security training. The men, aged 20 to 39, reportedly ended up on the front lines in Ukraine’s Donbas region. Authorities say eight of them are members of Zuma-Sambudla’s extended family. Zuma-Sambudla had served in parliament since June 2024 for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, an opposition group founded by her…

Airbus has issued a safety warning for 6,000 of its A320 family planes, prompting airlines to temporarily ground affected jets during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. The alert follows the discovery of a software flaw that could affect pilots’ ability to steer and stabilize the aircraft during solar storms. The European plane manufacturer urged all operators using the A320 to update software and hardware to protect against radiation interference. At the time of the announcement, roughly 3,000 planes were airborne. Most affected jets are expected to be grounded for just a few hours, but those requiring hardware updates may face…

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is cancelling executive orders signed by President Joe Biden using an autopen. An autopen is a device used by presidents to sign official documents when they are unavailable to sign in person. Trump and past presidents, including Barack Obama, have used autopens for official business. However, Trump claimed Biden’s use of the device was improper and said it should invalidate many of his executive orders. “Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated, and of no further force or effect,” Trump wrote…

The Trump administration has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to pause all asylum decisions, following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., officials said Friday. The internal directive instructs asylum officers to halt approvals, denials, and closures for all asylum applications indefinitely. The order comes after the suspect, an Afghan man who was granted asylum earlier this year, allegedly carried out the attack. One of the soldiers has died, and the administration is citing the incident as justification to tighten the U.S. immigration system. According to the directive, USCIS officers can continue interviews and case…