WASHINGTON, March 3 -As the Tuesday deadline approaches, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to finalize the tariff levels on imports from Canada and Mexico, with decisions expected by Monday evening. The proposed tariffs include a 25% duty on all imports from both nations, with a separate 10% tariff specifically targeting Canadian energy exports. The … Read more
Washington, Feb 28 — The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took an unexpected turn, escalating into a tense and heated exchange. The fallout from their discussion has raised new concerns over the future of American support for Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian military advances. Zelenskiy … Read more
MUNICH/WASHINGTON, Feb 15 – In a significant development aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine, officials from the United States and Russia are set to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days. The discussions are expected to focus on finding a resolution to the nearly three-year-long conflict that has left Ukraine in turmoil. … Read more
JERUSALEM, Feb 16 – Israel has received a significant shipment of MK-84 bombs from the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted restrictions that had previously prevented their export. The shipment, which had been blocked by the administration of Former President Joe Biden, was cleared for delivery last month, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry. … Read more
FEBRUARY 14 – Federal prosecutors have formally requested a U.S. judge to dismiss bribery charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The request follows an order from a senior official within the Justice Department under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has sparked multiple resignations among legal officials. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho, who is … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 7 – U.S. President Donald Trump has reintroduced economic and travel sanctions against individuals involved in investigations by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into American citizens and U.S. allies, including Israel. This decision echoes actions taken during his first term in office, highlighting his administration’s opposition to the ICC’s authority over non-member states. … Read more
WASHINGTON/PARIS, Feb 5 – President Donald Trump’s recent proposal regarding the future of Gaza has triggered an intense global backlash. His vision of transforming the war-ravaged territory into a luxurious tourism hub—dubbed the “Riviera of the Middle East”—while relocating Palestinian residents elsewhere has been met with widespread condemnation. The proposal, which would drastically shift U.S. … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 – President Joe Biden took a bold step on Monday by issuing pre-emptive pardons for a group of public officials who have faced threats of retaliation, including former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, and former White House medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. This … Read more
On January 15, negotiators managed to broker a significant agreement aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas. This deal marks a key moment in the 15-month-long war that has caused immense suffering, including the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians and the worsening political and humanitarian crisis … Read more
JAKARTA, Jan 14 — Indonesia is preparing to implement a regulation establishing a minimum age for social media users to enhance child safety online. This initiative is being spearheaded by the country’s communications ministry as part of broader efforts to protect children in the digital realm. The move comes after similar measures were adopted in … Read more