Author: Amnewsworld

A federal judge late Sunday temporarily halted the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, escalating a legal and political showdown over the president’s attempts to use military force against protests in Portland. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, appointed by Trump during his first term, granted a temporary restraining order sought by the states of Oregon and California during an emergency evening hearing. The move came after the president redirected troops from California and Texas just hours after the same judge had blocked him from using Oregon’s own Guard units. “How could bringing in federalized National Guard from…

As Hamas formally rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum for a sweeping peace deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s allies are pointing to the moment as vindication of his leadership throughout the war in Gaza. The Trump-brokered proposal, backed by the U.S., Israel, and several Arab states, demanded Hamas release all hostages and accept total surrender without concessions. Hamas responded with what critics call a “yes, but” tactic — effectively a refusal. Yet, some analysts and supporters argue that the very fact Hamas and its backers in Qatar were forced to respond to such terms underscores how much the…

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Hamas, warning the militant group that it faces total destruction unless it accepts a newly brokered peace agreement by Sunday evening. In a lengthy statement, Trump described Hamas as a “ruthless and violent threat” that has long terrorized the Middle East, culminating in the October 7 massacre in Israel. He claimed that over 25,000 Hamas fighters have already been killed in retaliatory operations, with the remaining militants “surrounded and militarily trapped.” Trump urged all civilians in Gaza to move south to avoid further bloodshed, stressing that humanitarian assistance awaits those who…

Kwame Anokye, in a recent Facebook commentary, stirred debate by questioning the moral authority of Western powers to dictate terms to Israel, arguing that many of these nations owe their current status to colonial exploitation and union-based privileges rather than independent resilience. “For all this while, we thought those countries had real power,” Anokye wrote, “but in truth, they just enjoy the benefit of a union. Look at how powerful Israel is.” He suggested that without the European Union and wealth drawn from colonial ventures, several Western nations would struggle to stand on their own. His commentary pointed to Canada,…

Botswana, a country whose economy has long depended on diamond revenues, is making a strategic shift to reduce its financial vulnerability. With global demand for diamonds slowing and state revenues under pressure, the government has unveiled plans to introduce a citizenship-by-investment program (CIP) aimed at attracting new streams of foreign capital. The initiative will allow investors who meet specific financial or project criteria to obtain Botswana citizenship. According to officials, funds raised through the program will be directed toward key sectors such as housing, tourism, renewable energy, financial services, and broader economic diversification. The government has partnered with Arton Capital,…

Israel has quietly positioned itself as a critical hub in the global semiconductor industry, driving innovation in chip design and research while serving as a base for some of the world’s largest technology firms. The country’s strength lies not in mass manufacturing but in design and research and development (R&D), where its highly skilled engineers play a pivotal role in shaping the technologies powering today’s smartphones, computers, and advanced systems. Tech Giants Invest in IsraelMultinational corporations such as Intel, Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm maintain extensive operations in Israel. Intel, which has operated in the country for decades, runs one of…

A former U.S. Marine rammed his pickup truck into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday morning, opened fire on congregants, and set the building ablaze before being fatally shot by police. At least four people were killed and eight others wounded in what federal investigators are calling an “act of targeted violence.” Authorities identified the gunman as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, of Burton, Michigan. Sanford served in the Marines between 2004 and 2008, including a deployment to Iraq. Police said he drove into the church grounds around 10:25 a.m., hoisting two American…

The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown as Democratic and Republican leaders prepare to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday in a last-ditch effort to break a deadlock over funding legislation. If Congress and the president fail to reach an agreement before Tuesday night, many federal offices will close and non-exempt government workers will be furloughed, threatening wider economic fallout. Republicans have passed a stopgap bill in the House that maintains most current funding levels for seven weeks, but Democrats are holding firm in their demands that any agreement must include an…

Gabonese voters headed to the polls on Saturday for the first round of legislative and local elections, marking another step in the country’s political transition following the end of the Bongo family’s decades-long rule. More than 1,600 candidates are competing for 145 parliamentary seats, while around 17,000 contenders are vying for municipal and departmental positions. Those elected will play a decisive role in shaping Gabon’s governance, including the selection of mayors, departmental assembly leaders, and senators. The vote comes just months after coup leader Brice Oligui Nguema secured a sweeping victory in the April presidential election, the first since his…

On the shores of Lake Naivasha, where thick mats of water hyacinth have long suffocated aquatic life and crippled local fisheries, a Kenyan engineer has found an unlikely solution. Joseph Nguthiru, founder and CEO of HyaPak, is transforming the invasive weed into biodegradable alternatives to plastic, tackling two environmental crises at once — plastic pollution and ecosystem degradation. “Water hyacinth is the world’s most invasive aquatic weed,” Nguthiru explained. “It destroys aquatic ecosystems and affects fishing, irrigation, and even increases malaria risks.” HyaPak’s signature product, biodegradable seedling bags, can be planted directly into the soil. As they decompose, they release…