A 1947 agreement that governs the United Nations’ presence in the U.S. grants relatively open access to the country for its employees and their families. Amid heightened national security concerns and stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration, experts are calling for a review of the agreement. They are focusing on the broad immunity given […]
Moscow has condemned President Trump’s threats to bomb Iran, deeming them “illegal and unacceptable.” Trump has recently escalated his rhetoric, suggesting potential direct conflict if Iran doesn’t cease arming the Houthi group or abandon its nuclear ambitions. Russia stated on Thursday its commitment to finding solutions for Iran’s nuclear program that respect its right to […]
President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs, impacting nearly all U.S. trading partners, have drawn reactions from world leaders. The U.S. government has set a 10% tariff on most imports, while some countries face considerably higher tariffs. Vietnam, for instance, received a 46% tariff one day after reducing its tariffs on U.S. goods. China faces the highest […]
A U.S. Secretary of State stated Thursday that NATO members, including the U.S., need a “realistic pathway” to reach the 5% defense spending target. Speaking at an event in Brussels, Rubio acknowledged the difficulty for nations with extensive social safety nets to divert funds to national security. However, he emphasized the necessity of “hard power” […]
President Trump’s newly announced tariffs are drawing reactions from world leaders, ranging from disappointment to threats. On Wednesday, Trump declared a 10% baseline tariff on imports, in addition to reciprocal tariffs based on the duties each nation imposes on U.S. products. Trump believes these tariffs will encourage foreign investment in the U.S. and stimulate job […]
The death toll from last week’s earthquake in Burma has surpassed 3,000, exacerbating the country’s existing humanitarian crisis due to widespread destruction. The Burmese government reported 3,085 fatalities, 4,715 injuries, and 341 missing individuals as of Friday. The UN reports that compromised infrastructure and a surge in patients have severely limited healthcare access in the […]
Hungary is initiating its departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision coincides with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival in Hungary on Thursday for discussions with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Netanyahu, who faces ICC allegations of war crimes in Gaza, was welcomed at the airport by an honor guard, Hungarian Minister of Defense […]
U.S. Secretary of State and Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker arrived in Brussels on Thursday for discussions intended to clarify the U.S.’s future strategy in Europe for its allies. Rubio’s arrival occurs amid concerns from European allies and Canada regarding willingness to align more closely with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who views NATO as a […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Wednesday to “fight” the newly announced tariffs by President Trump, seeking support from international allies to navigate the anticipated challenges. Carney stated that Trump’s measures would “fundamentally change the international trading system” and predicted a growing negative impact on the U.S. economy. He emphasized the repercussions for Canada, without […]
Following President Trump’s announcement of a minimum 10% tax on all incoming products, questions arise about which nations impose the highest tariffs on the U.S. The Trump administration previously pinpointed 15 countries with the largest trade deficits with the U.S., indicating that the U.S. imports more from these nations than they import from the U.S. […]
OTTAWA – As Canada prepares for the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, a prominent Canadian political figure suggests this could be the beginning of a new era in Canada-U.S. relations, one without cross-border taxes. Maxime Bernier, former foreign affairs minister under Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper and current leader of the People’s Party of […]
Canada is bracing for potential economic repercussions from the escalating trade dispute initiated by the U.S. President, with economists cautioning about the possibility of increased grocery costs, significant job losses, and even a recession if the proposed U.S. tariffs are implemented. The U.S. is Canada’s primary trade partner, accounting for approximately two-thirds of Canada’s imports […]
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday that the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip is escalating to “crush” Hamas and seize “large areas.” Katz stated the operation aims to “crush and clean” the area of terrorists and infrastructure, while expanding Israel’s security zones. The existing security perimeter along the northern and eastern Gaza border […]
The political landscape is still reeling after a French court convicted Marine Le Pen, a prominent right-wing figure, of embezzlement, effectively barring her from holding office for five years, a move described by one political analyst as a “political earthquake.” In a statement to her supporters on Tuesday, Le Pen characterized the situation as “the […]
Dutch prosecutors stated Tuesday that the man who stabbed five people in Amsterdam last week, including two Americans, is suspected of having a terrorist motive. The suspect, identified by police as a 30-year-old Ukrainian from the Donetsk region, was apprehended Thursday after a bystander reportedly subdued him. According to prosecutors on Tuesday, the man is […]
Prime Minister Netanyahu has accused Israeli police of attempting to “topple” his government, alleging a “political witch hunt.” In a video statement released Monday, Netanyahu asserted that the police lacked evidence against his two arrested aides. Netanyahu was summoned on Monday to testify in an ongoing investigation into alleged financial connections. He stated that he […]
Reports indicate that Iranian military officials are weighing a preemptive attack on a joint U.S.-U.K. base on Chagos Island in the Indian Ocean. This consideration appears to be a deterrent against a potential military attack on Iran by President Trump, according to an initial report by the Telegraph. Behnam Ben Taleblu, an Iran expert and […]
A 63-year-old woman was rescued from a collapsed building in Burma’s capital on Tuesday, but hopes are dwindling for finding more survivors of the earthquake that has claimed over 2,700 lives, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis caused by civil conflict. The Naypyitaw fire department reported the successful extraction of the woman 91 hours after she […]
Moscow has drafted 160,000 men in its biggest military call-up since 2010, as Putin reportedly prepares for a spring offensive in Ukraine. The Kremlin maintains that these conscripts will not be deployed in combat, even as U.S.-led ceasefire negotiations remain at an impasse.
As the U.S. attempts to negotiate an end to the protracted conflict, opinions diverge on the progress of these efforts. A German official voiced skepticism regarding the U.S.-led discussions, while a Chinese official offered a more optimistic perspective on the prospects for a ceasefire. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, during a visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, […]