Politics
Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has strongly criticized the United States for exerting what she calls “unacceptable pressure” on Greenland ahead of a high-profile visit by US Vice President JD Vance. The trip, which includes a stop at the US’s Pituffik Space Base,......
Chinese President Xi Jinping has turned down an invitation to attend a summit in Brussels commemorating the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations, according to the Financial Times. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China, meeting with the heads of the European Council and Commission.......
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......
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......
In a speech at the United States Department of Justice, former President Donald Trump criticized judges, prosecutors, and officials from the previous administration, calling them corrupt and signaling potential legal action against his political rivals. Trump framed his remarks as a response to what......
China has announced it will hold talks with Russia and Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear program, as the United States intensifies its efforts to push Tehran towards a new agreement. Beijing plans to host the trilateral meeting later this week, which will occur following a closed session of the United......
U.S. President Donald Trump has praised a deal led by BlackRock to acquire a majority stake in the $22.8 billion ports business of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, which includes key assets along the Panama Canal. This acquisition will give a U.S. consortium control over critical Panama Canal ports, aligning......
As China prepares for its annual parliamentary session next week, President Xi Jinping made a noteworthy statement on Friday, highlighting that the country’s economy continues to face "numerous difficulties." These remarks came amid a tense geopolitical climate, especially as the country......
The Chinese military presence around Taiwan has intensified, reaching a new peak in 2025. Taiwan's Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that it had detected 45 Chinese aircraft near the island within a 24-hour period, the highest number recorded since the beginning of the year. These aircraft......
At a time when global peace seems more elusive than ever, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged Security Council members to rekindle the spirit of multilateralism. He emphasized that, despite its imperfections, multilateralism is an effective system for collective security. Guterres stressed......
As Germany approaches a pivotal election in 2025, the nation grapples with significant challenges that are reshaping its political landscape. With a population nearing 85 million, Germany has become the third-largest refugee-hosting country globally and the largest in the European Union, hosting 3.5......
US President Donald Trump has announced a significant increase in arms sales to India, including the potential delivery of F-35 stealth fighter jets. This development follows a meeting in Washington between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where discussions covered trade, immigration, and......
Jordan’s King Abdullah II is set to meet with the US President in Washington, D.C., amid growing pressure from the United States to accept Palestinians expelled from Gaza. This push, framed within broader US-Israeli policies, has been met with strong resistance from Jordan, as well as other regional......
