Germany’s Merz Appoints Katherina Reiche as Economy Minister in First Cabinet Picks
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz unveils his first cabinet appointments, naming utility executive Katherina Reiche as economy minister and foreign policy expert…
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Canadians Head to the Polls Amid Trump’s Tariffs and Annexation Concerns
As Canadians cast their votes on Monday, the election is dominated by tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and…
Denmark’s King Frederik Visits Greenland Amid Trump’s Arctic Territory Interest
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland, Denmark’s King Frederik arrives in Greenland to reaffirm unity…
Putin Declares May 8-10 Ceasefire in Ukraine, Ukraine Calls for Immediate Truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire from May 8-10 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s…
Russia’s Lavrov Rejects US Proposal on Zaporizhzhia Plant Control
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed any notion of ceding control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, stating that Moscow…
Canada’s Election Campaign Rocked by Deadly Vancouver Attack on Final Day
As Canadian leaders made a last push for votes, the final day of the election campaign was overshadowed by a…
Canadian Leaders Make Final Appeals as Trump’s Threats Shake Election Campaign
With just two days until voting, Canadian leaders crisscrossed key battleground districts in a campaign overshadowed by US President Donald…
Trump and Zelenskyy Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting at Vatican Ahead of Pope Francis’s Funeral
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican for their first talks since a tense…
DR Congo, Rwanda Set to Draft Peace Agreement by May 2 After US Mediation
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to prepare a draft peace deal by May 2, following talks…
Iran Expresses ‘Extreme Caution’ Over Progress in Nuclear Talks with US
Iran and the United States have agreed to resume nuclear negotiations next week, amid ongoing efforts to resolve a decades-long…
Trump Says ‘Crimea Will Stay with Russia’ in Push to End Ukraine War
President Donald Trump stated that “Crimea will stay with Russia,” signaling pressure on Ukraine to make territorial concessions as part…
China Vows Economic Support, Rejects U.S. Claims of Ongoing Tariff Talks
Beijing has pledged fresh support for its economy while firmly denying President Donald Trump’s assertions that tariff negotiations are underway.
Japan Unveils Emergency Economic Measures to Offset Impact of U.S. Tariffs
In response to rising pressure from U.S. tariffs, Japan has announced a set of urgent economic measures.
Iran to Ink $4 Billion Oilfields Deal with Russia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Iran is set to sign a $4 billion agreement with Russian companies to develop seven of its oilfields, according to…
Republicans Push $27 Billion Boost for Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ in $150 Billion Defense Bill
U.S. Congressional Republicans are advancing a $150 billion defense package that includes a $27 billion allocation for President Donald Trump’s…
Trump Set to Offer Saudi Arabia Over $100 Billion in Arms Deal Ahead of May Visit
The Trump administration is preparing a massive arms package for Saudi Arabia exceeding $100 billion, according to six sources familiar…
Trump to Putin: “STOP!” After Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv
Donald Trump urged Vladimir Putin to halt hostilities after Russia launched its deadliest attack on Kyiv this year, killing at…
Spain Suspends $7.5M Ammunition Deal with Israeli Firm Amid Political Pressure
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has halted a contentious $7.5 million arms purchase from an Israeli defense company following mounting…
EU Hits Meta and Apple with $800 Million in Fines Under New Digital Markets Act
In a landmark enforcement of the Digital Markets Act, the European Union has fined tech giants Meta and Apple nearly…
Putin Signals Openness to Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted at the possibility of direct negotiations with Ukraine, calling the outlook for bilateral peace…
Trump Defends Hegseth Amid Yemen Strike Chat Controversy
Former President Donald Trump has voiced support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following reports of a second Signal chat related…
Spain Commits to Hitting NATO Defense Spending Target by 2025
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that Spain will meet NATO’s defense spending goal of 2% of GDP in 2025—four years…