Politics
The United States’ role in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II remained unmentioned at this year’s commemoration events, continuing a decades-long tradition of avoiding direct acknowledgment. Focus on remembrance and disarmament During the memorial in Nagasaki......
The Ukraine conflict could have escalated into a global catastrophe under his predecessor Joe Biden, US President Donald Trump has asserted. Speaking at the White House, Trump credited his administration’s diplomatic efforts for preventing the situation from spiraling into World War III. Diplomatic......
The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against higher education by demanding a staggering $1 billion fine from the University of California (UC) for pro-Palestinian protests held on its campuses in 2024. The unprecedented penalty has sparked backlash from university officials and state leaders,......
President Donald Trump has announced a surge in federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C., citing concerns over violent crime, even as data reveals crime rates are at their lowest in decades. The operation, described by the White House as an effort to "make D.C. safe again," will......
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emerged as a controversial intermediary in backchannel negotiations between Russia and the United States, offering to facilitate peace talks amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. While positioning himself as a "Putin whisperer," Lukashenko has sought......
Mike Johnson’s rise to Speaker of the House in October 2023 was unexpected. Emerging from relative obscurity, he inherited a divided Republican conference and the challenge of working with a president known for demanding absolute loyalty. Yet, in less than two years, Johnson has solidified his......
Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, marking a major escalation in the country’s 22-month offensive, which began in response to Hamas' October 2023 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the decision early Friday, sparking international......
A recent article published on JFEED, a platform focused on "Israel and the Jewish world," has sparked controversy, accusing Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef El Amrani, and his wife, Asma Lamrabet, of anti-Semitism and alleged diplomatic failures. The piece, authored......
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, labeling him "highly conflicted" due to his extensive ties to Chinese firms. The demand raises questions about Intel's leadership as the company navigates a strategic overhaul amidst mounting challenges. Allegations......
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged to bring all weapons under state control, a move aimed at reducing the influence of armed factions such as Hezbollah. Aoun acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed confidence in achieving this goal. “Exclusive control of weapons will be achieved......
The United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts to deport migrants to third countries, targeting nations willing to accept individuals whose home countries refuse to repatriate them. Rwanda, Eswatini, and South Sudan are among the countries now cooperating with the U.S. on these controversial......
Japan commemorates a somber milestone Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a solemn ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Survivors, local officials, and international dignitaries gathered to honor the victims and warn against the rising threat......
The Brazilian Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest as he faces trial for allegedly conspiring to instigate a coup in January 2023. The decision, announced on August 4, restricts Bolsonaro to his Brasília residence under......
