Trump's move to reshape USAID faces backlash

The Trump administration recently took a dramatic step towards overhauling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), locking workers out of their headquarters in Washington, D.C., as part of a larger effort to restructure the agency. This move comes after Trump initiated a freeze on most......

Trump Plans U.S. Withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council and Extends UNRWA Funding Ban

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council and extend the suspension of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), according to a White House official. Reports indicate that Trump is......

South Africa dismisses claims of unfair land seizures

South Africa has firmly rejected accusations made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed the country is unjustly “confiscating” land and mistreating certain groups. Trump announced plans to halt all future funding to South Africa until an investigation is conducted, though he......

Canada Challenges U.S. Tariffs through WTO and Free Trade Agreements

Canada is set to file a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the tariffs recently imposed by the United States, while also seeking remedies under a regional free trade agreement, according to a Canadian government official. The official, speaking anonymously, stated that......

Netanyahu halts Hamas talks ahead of Trump meeting, delaying Gaza peace prospects

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed the second round of Hamas-Israel hostage release negotiations, originally scheduled for Monday in Qatar, to first consult with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. The delay comes after Netanyahu unexpectedly canceled a Saturday......

Democratic party seeks renewal with new leadership

In an effort to rejuvenate its political strategy following a significant defeat in the recent U.S. general elections, the Democratic Party has elected Ken Martin from Minnesota as its new leader. Martin, who previously led the Democratic Party in Minnesota, steps into the role, succeeding Jaime Harrison,......

Rubio visits Panama amid U.S. canal controversy

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commenced his first official international visit with a stop in Panama, a key U.S. ally unsettled by recent remarks from President Donald Trump, who suggested the U.S. might reclaim control of the Panama Canal. During his tour of five countries in the......

Iran Warns of Regional War If Nuclear Sites Are Attacked

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning that any military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities by Israel or the United States would ignite a full-scale war in the region. Speaking in an interview during his visit to Qatar, Araghchi cautioned that such an attack would......

A Message of Condolences from King Mohammed VI to President Trump Following the Tragic Air Collision

In a heartfelt expression of solidarity, King Mohammed VI of Morocco sent a message of condolences to U.S. President Donald Trump following a tragic air collision near Washington's airport. The incident, which involved a passenger plane and a military helicopter, led to the loss of numerous lives.......

Brazil warns of retaliation against potential US tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stated that his country will respond with reciprocal measures if the United States imposes tariffs on Brazilian products. Speaking at a press conference in Brasília, Lula emphasized the importance of a relationship based on mutual respect.......

Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages

Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday as part of a swap deal for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Additionally, five Thai nationals who had been detained in the enclave were freed through a separate arrangement with Thailand. This exchange was the third phase of a broader agreement......

Trump Reaffirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico amid Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Saturday, though he hinted that oil might be exempt. During a press briefing at the White House, Trump stated that he would make a final decision on oil imports “probably tonight,”......

Nearly 500 Moroccan nationals face deportation orders in the US

As of November 2024, nearly 500 Moroccan citizens are among the 1.4 million non-citizens subjected to final deportation orders issued by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This figure highlights the impact of a stringent immigration enforcement campaign initiated by the Trump administration,......

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