Moscow streets hosted rehearsals for Russia's Victory Day military parade, showcasing equipment like the Malva howitzer. Around 10,000 troops will participate in the May 9th parade, marking WWII's 80th anniversary. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend. The parade proceeds despite Ukrainian threats of targeting it unless Putin...
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a state television interview, asserted Russia possesses the resources to achieve its objectives in the Ukraine war, while expressing hope for avoiding nuclear weapons use. He framed the conflict as a response to Western provocation and a necessary action to protect Russia's interests. ...
President Trump, in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," expressed uncertainty about whether all individuals on American soil are entitled to due process, despite constitutional guarantees. When questioned about the Fifth Amendment, he voiced concerns that upholding due process would hinder his mass deportation plans, suggesting it would...
President Trump announced 100% tariffs on non-US movies, citing a dying American film industry and foreign competition. He blames other countries' incentives as a "National Security threat" and a form of propaganda. This action escalates his ongoing trade disputes, adding to existing tariffs on goods from countries like China....
Former President Trump claims Mexican President Sheinbaum rejected his proposal to send US troops to Mexico to combat drug cartels due to fear of the cartels. Sheinbaum confirmed Trump's proposal but rejected it, emphasizing Mexican sovereignty. Trump insists US military intervention is necessary to curb fentanyl trafficking, while Sheinbaum...
Australian and Singaporean elections saw landslide victories for incumbent parties, largely attributed to voters' aversion to Trump's policies. In Australia, Labor's Albanese secured a second term, while the conservative coalition suffered historic losses. Similarly, Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) gained significant support, outperforming expectations and reversing recent...
Former President Trump announced plans to reopen and expand the infamous Alcatraz prison to house "America's most ruthless and violent offenders." This decision, announced on his Truth Social site, directs the Bureau of Prisons, DOJ, FBI, and Homeland Security to undertake the project. Alcatraz, closed since 1963 due...
Starting May 7th, US domestic air travelers need a Real ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable ID to board flights. The Real ID, marked with a star, is required for access to federal facilities and nuclear power plants. While applications can be submitted after the deadline, those without...
George Simion, leader of Romania's AUR party, a rising force in the Romanian parliament, embraces a Trumpist ideology. His party, gaining traction during the COVID-19 pandemic through anti-vaccine sentiment and anti-government stances, mirrors the MAGA movement's social conservatism and opposition to aid for Ukraine. Simion, banned from Ukraine...
Nicaragua withdrew from UNESCO after the organization awarded its World Press Freedom Prize to Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa. The Nicaraguan government, citing accusations of anti-patriotic sentiment and US interventionism by La Prensa, denounced the award. UNESCO's director-general expressed regret, highlighting the loss of cooperative benefits for Nicaragua. This withdrawal...
