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A Turbulent Week in Global Politics: Key Developments Unfold” This week witnessed a remarkable exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine securing European support for defense, and Russian strikes hitting Ukraine. With US-Ukraine talks set for next week in Saudi Arabia, what’s on the minds of global leaders? Here’s a breakdown of the latest…
Trump on the Department of Government Efficiency: Fact vs. Ficti Claim: DOGE Found “Hundreds of Billions” in Fraud Trump praised the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for uncovering “hundreds of billions” in fraud. However, DOGE itself claims just $105 billion in savings—without providing clear evidence. Its Wall of Receipts lists 2,300 canceled contracts…
China Strikes Back on Tariffs – But Keeps the Door Open for Talks “China will fight to the bitter end in any trade war,” declared Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson, following China’s latest counterstrike—new tariffs on US agricultural imports. The move came just minutes after a fresh 10% US levy on Chinese goods took effect on…
More than three years after stepping down as governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo is making a political comeback, officially launching his campaign for New York City mayor. The former governor announced his candidacy in a 17-minute video, stating his commitment to addressing the city’s pressing issues. “Our city is in crisis,” Cuomo declared. “That’s…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky bristled at recent remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance, who criticized Ukraine’s handling of the ongoing war with Russia. After three years of relentless fighting, Zelensky appeared frustrated by the commentary, questioning what more they expected from a nation fighting for its survival. Trump and Vance,…
The Southern District of New York (SDNY) remains at the forefront of major legal actions, tackling high-profile criminal cases, fraud investigations, and political corruption probes. Here are the latest updates from SDNY: 1. Major Drug Trafficking Bust SDNY prosecutors have charged seven individuals in a large-scale, armed transnational drug trafficking operation. Authorities seized over 350…
Keir Starmer’s High-Stakes Mission in Washington: Securing Ukraine’s Future and the Transatlantic Alliance As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps into the Oval Office on Thursday, he will be met by the gaze of a Winston Churchill bust—a symbolic reminder of the historic alliance between the UK and the US. But the task before Starmer…
Donald Trump’s Impact on America’s Global Role On the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. found itself unwilling to directly condemn the Kremlin’s aggression. Instead, it formed new voting alliances at the United Nations, including with longtime adversaries like Russia and North Korea. The real drama at UN headquarters highlighted a…
A Japanese finance ministry employee lost documents containing the personal data of 187 suspected drug smugglers during a night out with colleagues, local media report. The unnamed employee allegedly consumed nine glasses of beer over a five-hour gathering in Yokohama on February 6. According to reports, he only realized his bag was missing after disembarking…
Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and Aluminum imports to US Donald Trump has announced plans to introduce a new round of tariffs this week, including a 25% levy on all steel and aluminum imports. The U.S. president also stated his intention to implement “reciprocal tariffs” on countries that currently impose taxes…