Politics

Economic Hostage: EU Warns Trump’s Tariff Threat Might Cause Global Recession

Feeling held hostage by economic threats, the EU warns Trump's tariff threat might cause a global recession if not de-escalated. European leaders warned on Saturday that President Trump’s threat to levy tariffs over the Greenland purchase could severely damage the world economy. An emergency meeting of the EU's 27 envoys has been called for Sunday to manage the fallout. EU Presidents von der Leyen and...

Jan 21: The Day Visas Stopped for 75 Countries

January 21 will mark the day visas stopped for 75 countries, as the Trump administration's new suspension takes effect. The indefinite freeze on immigrant visa processing targets nations whose citizens are deemed at risk of becoming public charges. This policy represents a significant escalation in the administration's efforts to limit legal immigration. The directive is clear: no new visas are to be printed for the...

Zelenskyy to Arrive in Florida for Critical Trump Talks on Ukraine Peace Resolution

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Florida this weekend for critical Sunday talks with US President Donald Trump focused on achieving a Ukraine-Russia...

Trump-Led Peace Initiative Sees Intensive Multi-Day Discussions Across Continents

A concerted international effort to end the Ukraine conflict is gaining traction through intensive negotiations spanning multiple locations, with American, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives...

International Observers Monitor Brazilian Accountability Debate

The international community has been closely monitoring Brazil's handling of accountability for the coup attempt, viewing it as a test case for democratic resilience...

Kyiv’s Early War Defense Demonstrates Ukrainian Military Capabilities Under Better Conditions

Ukraine's successful defense of Kyiv during the war's opening months demonstrated military capabilities that have since eroded under sustained combat pressures and resource constraints....

Political Representative from Targeted Community Faces Personal Attacks

A member of Congress who shares ethnic heritage with the community being targeted for enforcement has faced personal attacks from the President. The congressional...

Military Assistance Continuity: European Officials Stress Support Must Persist During Talks

Western military aid to Ukraine must continue regardless of diplomatic progress according to European defense officials. They argue that maintaining Ukrainian defensive capabilities remains...

Trump Rejects South Africa G20 Participation Despite Ramaphosa Appeal

President Trump rejected South Africa's G20 participation Friday despite appeals from President Cyril Ramaphosa for continued diplomatic engagement. The exclusion from the 2026 Miami...

Peace Framework Evolves as Putin Establishes Red Lines

Vladimir Putin's conditional response to Donald Trump's Ukraine peace initiative has revealed both potential diplomatic pathways and significant obstacles, as the Russian president indicated...

Demographic Trends in Chinese Tourism Create Long-Term Vulnerability Context

Japan's tourism sector vulnerability to Chinese diplomatic pressure reflects not just current visitor numbers but also demographic trends suggesting that Chinese tourism would naturally...

Winter Is Coming: Zelenskyy Faces Decision to Fight Alone or Accept Trump Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the stark choice facing his country: accept a US-backed peace deal requiring territorial surrender to Russia, or risk fighting...

Starmer Attempts to Quiet Leadership Chatter After Burnham’s Ambiguous Remarks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has moved to push back against fresh whispers of a leadership challenge by publicly praising Andy Burnham’s mayoral work. He...

Zelensky’s Paris Triumph: 10-Year Pact, 100 Rafales Secured

President Volodymyr Zelensky's diplomatic trip to Paris has culminated in a "historical" triumph, securing a 10-year defense pact with France that includes a preliminary...