The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a key player in global humanitarian aid, finds itself at the center of a political storm after the Trump administration revealed plans to shut it down as an independent agency, potentially consolidating it under the State Department in an effort to reduce federal bureaucracy. USAID, established in 1961…
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada’s Justin Trudeau posted on social media about plans to police their borders. New tariffs on goods from China went into effect. Days after he announced a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, President Donald Trump agreed to delay them for one month after the leaders of Canada and…
The Trump administration has removed multiple senior FBI officials and prosecutors involved in the January 6 investigations, marking a significant shakeup in the Bureau. The removals include six top executives at the FBI headquarters and various field office leaders across the country, raising concerns about political influence over law enforcement. Key FBI Officials Ousted Among…
In a significant address on Thursday, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s newly appointed president by rebel factions, pledged to establish an inclusive transitional government that will represent the diverse communities of the country. His goal is to build institutions that will govern until free and fair elections can be held. This speech marked Sharaa’s first public appearance…
As President Donald Trump moves forward with his nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary, several Senate Republicans have voiced opposition to her candidacy. The former Oregon representative has taken pro-union stances in the past, notably supporting the PRO Act, which many business lobbyists view as a step too far. Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., a…
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s military reported on Friday that North Korea appears to be preparing to send additional troops to Russia after suffering heavy casualties in the ongoing Ukraine war. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea has already lost a significant number of soldiers, with estimates of around 300…
South Korea reaffirmed its commitment to denuclearization after President Donald Trump referred to North Korea as a “nuclear power,” a statement that raised concerns about the U.S. potentially recognizing the North as a nuclear-armed state. SEOUL, South Korea — On Tuesday, South Korea emphasized that the denuclearization of North Korea is critical for global security,…
