Politics
Donald Trump is back in the White House after 100 days. What promises has he kept? And what do Americans think of their transitioning country? Since the Republican's inauguration on January 20 for his second term, the United States and the world have been caught in a whirlwind of announcements from......
Germany's political landscape is under pressure as the country prepares for a decisive legislative election. The conservative opposition, led by Friedrich Merz, is the frontrunner despite a notable surge from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This election is set against a backdrop of......
The European Union is expressing growing concern over Spain’s reluctance to boost its defense budget, viewing the country as a weak link in military investment. The EU Commission is particularly critical of the left-wing coalition party Sumar, led by Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz, for......
U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg, who represented President Donald Trump on Ukraine matters, arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday to engage in talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, as the ongoing conflict with Russia nears its third anniversary. This visit follows a meeting between the United States and Russia in......
North Korea has vehemently rejected the recent denuclearization commitment made by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, stating that it will continue strengthening its nuclear capabilities. This condemnation follows a joint statement issued after talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio,......
The Russia-Ukraine war continues to unfold, with significant developments on February 15, 2025. Military Actions Russian forces have reportedly taken control of the village Berezivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, marking an expansion of their territorial gains. Despite facing significant......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine’s chances of withstanding Russia’s aggression are slim without support from the United States. His remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to initiate negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin......
U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, engaging in consecutive phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump emphasized that negotiations will start "immediately," marking a significant step......
Russia has firmly rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to exchange occupied Ukrainian territory for regions in the western Kursk region, which are held by Ukrainian forces. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, stated that such a swap was “impossible,” reinforcing......
Marc Fogel, an American history teacher detained by Russia, has been released and returned to the U.S. in a move that the White House sees as a potential step towards advancing peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine. Fogel, wrongfully imprisoned since August 2021, was greeted by President Donald Trump......
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, will visit the UK in February to hold discussions with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, marking the first strategic dialogue between the two countries since 2018. The visit is set to occur around the Munich Security Conference, which runs from February 14-16.......
In her recently published memoir, Freedom, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel offers a candid look at her 16-year tenure, reflecting on her interactions with global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Merkel, 70, provides......
