DeSantis doubles down on Trumpism to reshape Florida's political landscape

Ron DeSantis finds himself in the looming shadow of Donald Trump. In a bid to carve out his own identity, the Florida governor has adopted a strategy of imitation, aiming to make the Sunshine State a bastion of MAGA ideals. Since the Republican administration's arrival in January 2025, Tallahassee......

Putin agrees to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but rejects full ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on March 18 to temporarily stop attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, but he refused to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which was seen as a potential step toward a permanent peace agreement. Ukraine expressed its support......

US halts efforts against Russian hybrid warfare amid shifting policy toward Moscow

Several U.S. national security agencies have paused their coordinated efforts to counter Russian disinformation, sabotage, and cyberattacks, reducing pressure on Moscow while the Trump Administration pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine. Last year, President Joe Biden had directed his national security......

South Africa faces diplomatic setback amid foreign policy criticism

In a significant diplomatic setback for South Africa, the expulsion of its ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has ignited intense debate over the failures of the foreign policy pursued by the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party since 1994. Experts have critically analyzed......

Iran to review and respond to Trump’s letter after thorough scrutiny

Iran has announced that it will carefully review U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation for talks before providing a response, according to a statement from its foreign ministry on Monday. The Iranian government has criticized the United States for failing to back its words with actions. Both......

Trump administration freezes US-funded media operations

The Trump administration took a drastic step on Saturday by putting journalists at Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded media outlets on leave, halting operations that have been vital in countering Russian and Chinese information campaigns for decades. Employees at VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Radio......

Collective pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement

During a virtual summit hosted by London, a group of thirty leaders supporting Ukraine agreed to apply "collective pressure" on Russia, which is suspected of wanting to continue the war, to compel Moscow to accept a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of the participants in the......

Canada reassesses the purchase of American fighter jets

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a review of the planned acquisition of a fleet of U.S. fighter jets, according to the Ministry of Defense. The agreement made with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government involves the purchase of 88 F-35 aircraft, costing approximately $85 million each. The......

US airstrikes in Yemen kill 31 amid rising tensions with Houthis

US fighter jets launched multiple airstrikes across Yemen, resulting in at least 31 casualties after President Donald Trump warned the Houthis against targeting ships in the Red Sea. The attacks, which mark the most significant military action since Trump’s return to office, followed threats from......

South Africa expresses regret over ambassador's expulsion, reaffirms US ties

South Africa has conveyed its regret regarding the expulsion of its Ambassador to the United States while emphasizing its commitment to fostering a beneficial relationship with Washington despite recent diplomatic tensions. Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was expelled following remarks he made that were deemed......

US imposes sanctions on Thai officials over Uighur deportations

The United States has imposed sanctions on several Thai officials for deporting over 40 Uighurs to China, despite concerns that they could face persecution. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the visa restrictions on individuals involved in or complicit with the deportations, although the......

Hamas agrees to mediators’ proposal to hand over US-Israeli hostage

Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing negotiations regarding the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The Palestinian group announced today its agreement to transfer Edan Alexander, a US-Israeli captive, along with the remains of four others with dual citizenship. This decision follows a proposal......

US Senate approves GOP spending bill to prevent shutdown

The United States narrowly avoided a government shutdown on Friday, with lawmakers, already dealing with President Donald Trump's drastic federal spending cuts, agreeing to fund the government through September. As the midnight deadline loomed, Democrats abandoned their plan to block the Trump-supported......

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