WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States is officially making its controversial visa bond program permanent. Starting on August 3, some foreign visitors will have to pay a massive fee. This strict rule applies to business and tourist visa applicants from 50 specific countries. Consular officers now have the power to demand a large cash bond. […]

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JUL

Dr. Fauci Invokes 5th Amendment in Senate Hearing Refuses to Answer Questions

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CTN News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Lawmakers questioned Fauci about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and accused him of lying about virus research in Wuhan, China. Dr Fauci stated he took this step under legal advice to […]

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JUL

Drone Strikes US-Owned Gas Tanker in Egyptian Port

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Anna Wong

DAMIETTA, Egypt – On Wednesday evening, an unidentified drone struck a US-owned gas tanker at Egypt’s Damietta Port. The attack on the Energos Winter caused a massive fire that quickly spread to another vessel. Emergency teams evacuated the crews safely without injuries, but the incident threatens global energy supplies. This surprising attack occurred at a […]

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JUL

Chinese Scientists Unlock New Secrets of the M87 Supermassive Black Hole

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Salman Ahmad

Humanity made history in 2019 by capturing the very first image of a distant black hole. Now, researchers are diving much deeper into this dark and fascinating cosmic mystery. Chinese scientists have successfully decoded the complex radiation secrets of the supermassive black hole in galaxy M87. They have taken a massive leap forward in the […]

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JUL

Hong Kong Activist Detained in Bangkok Hours Before Flight to Canada

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Salman Ahmad

Thai immigration police have unexpectedly detained a prominent Hong Kong democracy activist just hours before her scheduled resettlement flight to Canada. Zhang Xinyan, 55, is currently being held at the Suan Phlu immigration detention center located in the heart of Bangkok. Human rights advocates warn that her arrest places her at severe risk of forced […]

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JUL

Brutal Heat Wave Forecast to Scorch Western US This Weekend

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Salman Ahmad

A relentless and incredibly dangerous heat wave is officially rolling into the western United States this weekend. Millions of Americans are urgently bracing for record-breaking temperatures as a massive thermal system stalls over the region. Forecasters warn that this oppressive weather event will drastically impact already drought-stricken states from California to the northern plains. The […]

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JUL

Fourth of July 2026: America’s 250th Birthday Plans

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Rebecca Kim

America’s 250th birthday arrives on July 4, 2026, and it’s a much bigger moment than a normal Fourth of July. The country is celebrating the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with a mix of history, national pride, and major public events planned across the United States. People are talking about it […]

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JUL

Chinese Billionaire Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years for Crypto Fraud

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CTN News

NEW YORK – A United States federal court has sentenced exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui to 30 years in prison. The high-profile businessman was convicted of leading a massive fraud scheme that raised over $1 billion from his followers. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres handed down the long sentence on Monday in a packed Manhattan […]

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JUN

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban

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Salman Ahmad

The United States Supreme Court has delivered a major defeat to President Donald Trump. In a landmark decision, the justices rejected his controversial executive order that aimed to end automatic citizenship for children born on American soil. The court ruled 6-3 to uphold the long-standing constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship. This ruling protects a fundamental […]

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JUN

Supreme Court Rules States Can Ban Transgender Athletes from Female School and College Sports

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Salman Ahmad

The United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on Tuesday, effectively upholding state-level bans that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on female athletic teams. In a significant decision that will reshape competitive sports across the country, the court’s conservative majority confirmed that schools and colleges may determine sports eligibility based on “biological […]

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