South Africa’s foreign affairs ministry drew sharp criticism after posting photos Tuesday of Deputy Foreign Minister Anna Thandi Moraka signing a condolence book at the Iranian embassy in Pretoria. The images showed Moraka standing beside a large portrait of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Former President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem toured the new migrant detention facility, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," on July 1, deep in Florida’s Everglades.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly embraced a wildfire prevention strategy long mocked by Democrats, adopting President Donald Trump’s “rake the forest” approach under a new slogan: “Make America Rake Again.” The announcement, made during a press conference Tuesday in Placer County, marks a shift in Newsom’s wildfire messaging after years of criticism over his handling of the state’s devastating fire seasons.
Multiple cities across Southern California have canceled or postponed Fourth of July events due to heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity targeting illegal immigration. Communities with large immigrant populations, including Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Boyle Heights, and Huntington Park, have called off public festivities, citing safety concerns and growing fear among residents. The decision reflects increasing anxiety among immigrant families, many of whom are reportedly avoiding public gatherings.
A cyber group connected to Iran threatened to release emails it claims stem from Trump officials and associates. The report has been dismissed as a "smear campaign" in light of recent U.S. and Iranian tensions.
Federal agents just busted a sprawling North Korea hacking operation that infiltrated over 100 U.S. companies—including Fortune 500 firms—to fund the DPRK’s weapons ambitions and evade sanctions.
