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‘Greatest of All Warriors’ – Trump Hails British Soldiers Following Criticism

Donald Trump has praised UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan, calling them “among the greatest of all warriors”, after facing strong criticism for remarks that appeared to downplay the role of Nato... Read more »
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United States Officially Leaves World Health Organization

President Donald Trump’s administration has formally terminated the United States’ WHO membership. The U.S. withdrawal from the global health body became effective Thursday. “EFFECTIVE TODAY: The United States has exited the World... Read more »
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EU Announces €557m Humanitarian Aid for West, Central Africa; North-West Nigeria Prioritised

The European Union (EU) has announced a €557 million humanitarian aid package for West and Central Africa, identifying Nigeria’s North-West region as a key focus area within its initial €1.9 billion humanitarian... Read more »
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Trump Arrives in Davos Amid Rising Trade Tensions with UK and Europe

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Switzerland to meet world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, amid escalating trade tensions between Washington, the UK and parts of Europe, according... Read more »
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UK, China Move to Revive ‘Golden Era’ Business Dialogue Ahead of Starmer’s Beijing Visit

Britain and China are preparing to revive a “golden era” of business dialogue when Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing next week, according to sources familiar with the initiative. Top executives from... Read more »
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Greenland Tensions: EU Plans Emergency Talks as U.S. Tariff Threats Loom

European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said on Monday that leaders of EU countries will hold an emergency summit on Thursday to discuss U.S. threats regarding Greenland. The summit will assess possible retaliatory... Read more »
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Indonesian President Nominates Nephew to Bank Indonesia Board, Raising Independence Concerns

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has nominated his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, to join the board of governors of Bank Indonesia, a move that has intensified concerns over the central bank’s independence as the... Read more »
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Deadly Train Crash in Spain Leaves 39 Dead, Over 120 Injured

A high-speed train derailed and was hit by another in southern Spain killing 39 people and injuring more than 120, authorities said Monday, saying the country’s worst train crash in over a... Read more »
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CENTCOM Confirms Death of Terror Leader Linked to Killing of U.S. Troops in Syria

The U.S. military, on Saturday, said it had killed “an experienced terrorist leader” in Syria who was linked to the December attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. interpreter. Bilal... Read more »
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EU Leaders Condemn Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Against European Nations

European leaders were angered and dismayed on Saturday when U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would impose a 10 per cent tariff on imports from eight countries from February 1, citing disagreements... Read more »
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Trump Threatens European Allies with Tariffs Over Greenland Bid

U.S President Donald Trump on Saturday escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25 per cent until his purchase of the Danish territory is... Read more »
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Trump Appoints Tony Blair to Key Role in Post-War Gaza Governance

U.S President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump... Read more »
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China, Canada Announce New Strategic Partnership After Years of Diplomatic Strain

Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a “turnaround” in relations between China and Canada after meeting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing, with both sides announcing a new strategic partnership. The... Read more »
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Uganda Orders Indefinite Internet, Social Media Shutdown Ahead of Presidential Election

Despite repeated denials dismissing reports to cut off Internet, Uganda Communications Commission has announced an indefinite suspension of Internet and social media platforms effective 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. It noted that the ban... Read more »
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U.S State Department Cancels Over 100,000 Visas, Including Thousands of Student Permits

The United States has canceled more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump assumed office on an anti-migrant platform, marking a record high for a single year, according to the State Department.... Read more »
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Trump Posts Image Declaring Himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’

US President Donald Trump posts image of himself saying he is the “Acting President of Venezuela,” after capturing the country’s leader. Read more »
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U.S. Launches Large-Scale Strikes on ISIS Targets Across Syria — CENTCOM

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria. In a statement published on its X handle on Saturday, it said the strikes were carried... Read more »
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Trump to Meet US Oil Giants Over Venezuela’s Vast Crude Reserves

US President Donald Trump will meet the heads of major US oil companies on Friday, aiming to convince them to support his plans in Venezuela, a country whose energy resources he says... Read more »
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Trump Warns Venezuela’s New Leader Delcy Rodríguez of ‘Big Price’

Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, saying she could “pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro” if she “doesn’t do what’s right.” Rodríguez... Read more »
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Allegedly Flown to U.S. Military Base

Close up video of Nicolás Maduro getting off the plane at Stewart Air National Guard Base, after being captured by US forces. He was then transferred to the DEA office in Manhattan... Read more »