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The New York Times

US news organization that published leaked intelligence reports on Sudan's alleged chlorine weapons program in September 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … ollow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a Green Card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times …

    Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The New York Times reported Trump's changes involved toughening the terms of the deal, and has sent the new framework back to be considered by Iran, according to officials familiar with the proceedings. …

    Trump asked for tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal: US media
  4. The Standard

    … Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and open the Strait of Hormuz maritime route after weeks of efforts to secure a deal despite fractious rhetoric and the occasional flare up of armed conflict.The New York Times …

    Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Reports by The New York Times indicated that the Donald Trump administration plans to send U.S. …

    KMPDU gives Gov’t 48 hours to make U.S-Kenya Ebola quarantine facility talks public
  6. Citizen Digital

    … According to The New York Times, the Trump administration is planning to send U.S. …

    Kanjama urges ‘robust measures’ to keep Ebola out of Kenya as US plan sparks debate
  7. Citizen Digital

    … ustration Audio By Vocalize President Donald Trump's administration is considering requiring US government oversight of artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public, a sharp reversal of the previous hands-off approach to the technology, The New York Times …

    White House weighs vetting AI models before public release: NYT
Culture

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at age 34

The News

RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the award-winning TV series "Breaking Bad," has died at 34. The actor, who lived with cerebral palsy, also worked as a disability rights advocate and ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's.

13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at age 34

    RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the award-winning TV series "Breaking Bad," has died at 34. The actor, who lived with cerebral palsy, also worked as a disability rights advocate and ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. US Pentagon to livestream first military execution in 60 years

    The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution by firing squad of former Army major Nidal Hasan — who killed 13 unarmed soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009 — will be livestreamed to the public. A Defense Department official said this would be the first public execution in the US in nearly a century and is considered unprecedented in the modern era.

    9 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Chemical contamination worsens water shortage in Khartoum, Sudan

    Khartoum faces a severe water shortage amid chemical contamination, forcing thousands to drink from the Nile and shallow wells. This has triggered outbreaks of diseases including dengue fever, malaria, viral hepatitis, measles, diphtheria, cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A, and giardiasis, according to Sudanese reports.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. Leaked documents detail Sudan military chlorine weapons programme

    Newly leaked intelligence records reported by major US outlets in September describe an alleged programme by the Sudanese Armed Forces under General al-Burhan to develop and deploy chlorine-based weapons during the 2024 conflict with the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, including blueprints, testing accounts, and concealment efforts.

    7 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. US marks 25 years since September 11 attacks

    A quarter century after the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon that killed 2,977 people, the United States is working to preserve memory of the tragedy as a growing proportion of Americans did not experience it firsthand. President Trump, Vice President Vance, and four former presidents are expected at commemorations, with institutions like the 9/11 Memorial & Museum now focusing on education and outreach to younger generations.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Sudan armed forces accused of manufacturing chlorine munitions

    The Sudanese Armed Forces face new accusations of using chemical weapons in their conflict with the Rapid Support Forces, based on leaked intelligence materials published by The New York Times and The Washington Post that detail an alleged 2024 chlorine-based munitions manufacturing program, bomb blueprints, testing operations, and plans to divert chlorine from a civilian water treatment facility.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Trump defends Fox News presenter after her firing

    President Donald Trump defended TV presenter Maria Bartiromo after she was fired by Fox News. According to media reports, Bartiromo was dismissed for passing internal Fox communications to the White House about Trump's false claims regarding the 2020 election.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Trump threatens FCC action against NBC journalist

    President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for what he called "purposeful inaccuracy" in her coverage of his midterm election endorsements, disputing her claim that his endorsements had "mixed results."

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Sudanese army violations worsen humanitarian crisis in Darfur

    Displaced civilians in Darfur face severe water shortages and contamination amid ongoing conflict in Sudan. The International Organization for Migration reported that more than 5,000 people were displaced from 10 villages in West Darfur in recent days due to escalating security tensions and clashes.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

  1. Iran halts retaliatory strikes as Trump opens space for talks

    Iran and the United States have halted missile strikes after fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's UN envoy said the president is giving negotiations "a little bit of room" while forces remain ready, and Iran's army spokesman confirmed Tehran has halted retaliatory operations.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Venezuela's Maduro set for US trial in June 2027

    Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, captured by US military in January, face trial in the United States in June 2027 on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. The couple have been held in a Brooklyn jail for more than seven months after pleading not guilty.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Argentina defends conduct after Spain World Cup loss

    Critics condemned Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship in their 1-0 loss to Spain, calling it "tetchy, petulant and distasteful," but Argentines argue they are passionate rather than arrogant and accuse detractors of misunderstanding their pride.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara arrives in Miami exile

    Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a Cuban dissident artist designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, flew to the United States on Saturday after completing a five-year prison sentence for insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing public order. He arrived in Miami as Washington pressed Havana to release more than 700 political prisoners.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. NYC mayor mulls Netanyahu arrest during UN summit

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether to attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, calling Netanyahu a "war criminal" who belongs at The Hague. Mamdani acknowledged uncertainty over his legal authority to order such detention but said he is consulting with the city's legal team.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 26 June

  1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding planned in New York

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to reports citing entertainment industry sources. The New York Times reported that Swift has booked the arena for an intimate gathering of around 100 people on July 2 and a larger event with around 1,000 guests the following day.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

  1. US plans deportations of Iranians to Central African Republic

    The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic under a recent deal with that country. Two of the Iranian deportees—a Christian convert and a pro-democracy activist—face potential torture and persecution if returned to Iran, according to their lawyer.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

  1. US, Iran trade strikes as ceasefire talks stall

    The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Iran negotiator: no deal unless Iranian rights secured

    Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will not approve any agreement with the United States unless the rights of the Iranian people are upheld. Iran views sanction relief and the release of frozen assets as key rights to be ensured under any deal.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons

    US President Donald Trump said he has secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Trump claims Iran agrees not to develop nuclear weapons

    US President Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a revised peace proposal with "tougher" terms to Tehran. His priorities include stopping Iranian nuclear development and reopening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Trump administration reverses Green Card policy shift

    The Trump administration walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency would need to return to their home country to apply, with the Department of Homeland Security telling The New York Times that the policy would be implemented on a case-by-case basis rather than as a blanket requirement.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Trump seeks tougher terms in Iran war ceasefire proposal

    President Donald Trump has requested changes to a proposed deal to end the Middle East war, toughening several terms and sending a new framework back to Iran for consideration. The adjustments, which reportedly include Trump's concerns about Iran's nuclear material, could extend negotiations by days before a final decision.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Trump claims Iran has agreed to halt nuclear weapons development

    US President Donald Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports indicate he has sent a revised, tougher peace proposal to Tehran. Iran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions, and the parties appear far apart on key priorities including Iran's demand for $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks on its nuclear program.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 28 May

  1. KMPDU demands government disclose US-Kenya Ebola facility talks

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has given the government 48 hours to make public ongoing negotiations with the United States over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning of nationwide industrial action if the deal proceeds without public disclosure and healthcare reforms.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. LSK President opposes US Ebola treatment centre proposal in Kenya

    LSK President Charles Kanjama has urged the government to reject a US proposal to establish an Ebola Treatment Centre in Kenya for patients flown in from other countries, arguing instead that such facilities should be set up near the epicentre of any outbreak for public health reasons.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. White House considers AI model vetting before public release

    President Trump's administration is considering requiring US government oversight of artificial intelligence models before public release, according to The New York Times. The White House is discussing an executive order to establish a working group of tech executives and government officials to examine review procedures for new AI models.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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