Politics

Starmer Challenges Precedent of Economic Coercion Among Allies

Britain's Prime Minister raised fundamental concerns about precedents during weekend diplomacy, warning Donald Trump that using tariffs to coerce allies over territorial demands establishes dangerous patterns for future international behavior. Keir Starmer's intervention focused on preventing normalization of coercive tactics among democratic partners. The current crisis creates precedents for economic warfare among allies pursuing political objectives beyond trade. Starmer's Sunday consultations with Danish leadership, EU...

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...

Kim’s Daughter Joins Diplomatic Stage as World’s Eyes Turn to Beijing

The world is watching Beijing, where North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made a historic arrival for a major diplomatic event, accompanied by his...

How One 1977 Law Became the Center of a Global Trade Battle

A once-obscure 1977 law has become the unlikely centerpiece of a global trade battle, culminating in a federal court ruling that Donald Trump's use...

So, Could Trump Actually Run for a Third Term? Here’s What We Know

You’ve likely seen the headlines: Governor Gavin Newsom claims Donald Trump is serious about running for a third term. But is that even possible?...

The ‘Non-Binding’ Nature of UK’s Current OpenAI Deal Under Scrutiny

While the £2 billion ChatGPT subscription idea has drawn attention, it's the "non-binding" nature of the UK's existing deal with OpenAI that warrants closer...

Emergency Stay Creates Uncertainty for Migrants With Disabled Family Members

The Ninth Circuit's ruling Wednesday affects families where disabled American citizens depend on migrant relatives for essential daily care and support. The decision prioritizes...

A New German Resolve: Merz Contrasts with Scholz in Ukraine Crisis

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is demonstrating a new resolve in Berlin's foreign policy as he joins European leaders in Washington to back Ukraine. His...

What Happens Next? Cameroon Weighs Future After French Admission

Now that France has made its historic admission of responsibility for a colonial-era war, the critical question for Cameroon is: what happens next? The...

Bobby Dean: Reeves ‘Disgraceful’ in Car Finance Scandal

Treasury Committee member Bobby Dean has sharply criticized Chancellor Rachel Reeves's intervention in the recent Supreme Court car finance case. Dean called Reeves's attempt...

Trump’s Submarine Deployment: A Standoff with Medvedev’s Nuclear Rhetoric

A tense standoff is unfolding as President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of nuclear-capable submarines to "appropriate regions," directly confronting former Russian President...

No One Above the Law: Uribe Found Guilty in Witness Tampering Scandal

Former President Álvaro Uribe has been convicted of witness tampering in a case that has tested the resilience of Colombia’s justice system. The judgment...

Struggling Countries Pay Millions to Trump-Era Lobbyists for US Deals

Facing dwindling US humanitarian funding, nations such as Somalia, Yemen, and the DRC have struck big contracts with lobbyists tied to Donald Trump’s administration....

Rishi Sunak Joins Goldman Sachs as Advisor, Pledges Salary to Numeracy Initiative

Rishi Sunak, the Conservative former Prime Minister, is embarking on a new chapter in his career, taking on an advisory role with the renowned...