The conversation around retirement in the United Kingdom is heating up once again. Growing life expectancies, public finances under pressure, and shifting workforce realities have driven policymakers to look harder at one factor: retirement age UK pension age. With both Labour and Reform UK hinting at the possibility of raising the government state pension age, […]
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A new legislative proposal led by former President Donald Trump, commonly referred to as Trump’s big bill, is making headlines—and raising significant questions about its real-world impact. The bill, formally titled the American Opportunity and Tax Reform Act, combines wide-reaching Medicaid reductions with sweeping tax credit reforms and tax breaks, including changes to work requirements
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Thailand’s political landscape has been shaken yet again after the Constitutional Court abruptly suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on July 1, 2025, citing alleged ethical violations tied to a leaked call with Cambodian Senate President and former strongman Hun Sen. With growing coalition fractures, street protests, and regional diplomatic tensions, this scandal marks a pivotal
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On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court intervened in the heated legal battle over President Trump’s birthright citizenship case by significantly limiting the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions. This closely watched SCOTUS ruling—concluded in a 6‑3 conservative vote—focused on procedural authority rather than the constitutionality of the policy itself. Consequently, it
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The Iran–Israel conflict has reached one of its most volatile phases in years, involving drone strikes, ballistic missile attacks, and even U.S. military interventions. Despite a ceasefire announcement by former U.S. President Donald Trump, the fighting didn’t immediately stop. Tensions remain high across the Middle East, with U.S. bases and oil markets caught in the
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In a rapidly shifting Middle East crisis, Iran has publicly stated it will cease hostilities against Israel if Israel halts its military actions. This announcement came just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel had been reached. While unconfirmed by Israeli leadership, the statement from Tehran
In a major escalation of regional tensions, Iran launched a direct missile strike on the U.S.-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to early intelligence and defense sources. The unprecedented attack, which occurred in the early hours of June 20, has sparked international alarm, airspace closures, and a flurry of diplomatic responses across the
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1. What Happened: June 21 Semnan Earthquake • On June 21, 2025, Iranian seismic monitors registered a 5.1‑magnitude earthquake, centered 37 km southwest of Semnan, at a shallow 10 km depth (shafaq.com, m.economictimes.com). • Tremors stronger than 5.5 were observed near the town of Sorkheh, but Iranian news agency IRNA reported no casualties and only
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1. Breaking News: U.S. Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Program On June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. forces launched airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan (businessinsider.com). He termed the operation “a spectacular military success” and said the sites were “completely and totally obliterated” (thetimes.co.uk). 2. How It Happened: Tomahawks,
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In a move that has shocked digital rights advocates and tech experts, the Iranian government has asked citizens to remove WhatsApp from their smartphones. This request, made by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology in June 2025, highlights the growing conflict between government control and personal communication freedom. While many countries debate encryption, Iran
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