Trump Threatens Tariffs on European Digital Tax Plans
The US President has warned European countries that they face additional tariffs if they implement digital service taxes. These taxes, the P…
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Von der Leyen to Strengthen EU Ties with Azerbaijan and Armenia Visit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen the European Union's strategic engagemen…
The Cost of Blind Loyalty
Washington's Republican lawmakers have been conditioned to follow President Trump without question, even when they disagree with his views. …
Kenya's President Ruto Reconciles with Somali Minority
Kenya's President William Ruto has taken unprecedented steps to end a longstanding policy of exclusion against the country's Somali minority…
Most Americans Doubt White House Honesty on Trump's Health
The 80-year-old US President has faced scrutiny over his health, with many questioning the transparency of the White House. Recent concerns …
Russia's Asia Pivot Gains Momentum Thanks to Trump
Last week, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations visited Kazan, Russia, to mark 35 years of ASEAN-Russia ties. The event, le…
Iran Agrees Not to Pursue Nuclear Weapons, Trump Says
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed not to possess nuclear weapons, following a recent conflict between the two nations. T…
EU Courts Candidate Countries with Economic Carrots
The European Commission is planning to offer economic benefits to EU candidate countries before they join, aiming to accelerate enlargement.…
Venezuelans in US Rally to Aid Quake-Hit Homeland
Venezuelans living in the United States have launched aid drives to support their homeland after devastating earthquakes struck. The initiat…
Trump Names Chris Klomp as Deputy Health Secretary
President Trump nominated Chris Klomp for deputy health secretary on Thursday, solidifying his role as second-in-command to Health Secretary…
China's Hardware Tech Stocks Rally on Earnings Hopes
Chinese hardware technology stocks have seen a significant surge recently. The rally has been driven by government support and investor opti…
Judge Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Crackdown
A federal judge in Boston blocked the implementation of US President Donald Trump's executive order on mail-in voting rules on Thursday. The…
Trump Grills NATO Chief Over Iran War Support
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, not Mark Rutte, on Wednesday, airing grievances over the alliance's stance…
Most Americans Think Iran War 'Not Worth It
A new poll has found that the majority of US voters are unconvinced by the recent deal with Iran, viewing it as a failure to achieve its obj…
New Evidence Contradicts RFK Jr's Claim on Samoa Trip
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Samoa in June 2019, shaking hands with the country's prime minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi. Kennedy had…
US Postal Service to Restrict Mail-in Ballots
The US Postal Service is planning to stop delivering mail-in ballots to states that don't share voter information with the federal governmen…
Latin America's Shift to the Right
Colombia's recent presidential election saw a far-right candidate emerge victorious, continuing a trend seen across the region. Voters in se…
Iranian Leader Rebuffs Trump's Demand on US Farm Products
Iran's parliament speaker has responded to US claims that the country's unfrozen assets will be used to buy American farm products. The comm…
Supreme Court Rulings Hit Immigrants Hard
The US Supreme Court handed down two major decisions affecting immigrants, a significant win for President Trump's deportation campaign. The…
Act Now on Climate Evidence
Andy Burnham faces pressure to ditch net zero targets if he becomes prime minister, but this could have severe consequences. Burnham is a le…
Europe's Heatwave Shifts East as France Raises Health Alert
A severe heatwave that has gripped Spain, France, and the UK for days is moving eastwards, bringing extreme temperatures to new regions. For…
Labour's Climate U-Turn Would Send Party into Obscurity
The UK is experiencing its second heatwave this year, with temperatures soaring across the country. The Green party leader is urging Labour'…
Most Americans Skeptical of Iran Deal
President Donald Trump celebrated a preliminary agreement to end the US-Iran war as a victory, but polls tell a different story. The US-Iran…
Trump Meets with NATO Secretary-General in Oval Office
US President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, amid heightened tensions within the alliance. The m…