A Taliban official rejected Donald Trump's suggestion that the US retake Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. Zakir Jalal, from the Taliban's foreign ministry, stated that any US military presence was rejected during prior negotiations. Trump's claim of a Chinese presence at the base and its strategic importance near Chinese nuclear...
The European Union is considering accelerating its phaseout of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, potentially as early as this year. This move comes after pressure from US President Trump to curb Russia's energy trade. The EU's executive arm, the European Commission, is drafting a provision to include in...
MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore stated there's no evidence of Russia's Putin wanting peace negotiations in Ukraine, claiming Putin is prolonging the conflict. Moore described Putin's actions as an attempt to impose imperial will, but predicted his failure. He highlighted the invasion's strengthening of Ukrainian national identity and...
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa compared the erosion of US institutions and free speech under the Trump administration to the situation in the Philippines under Duterte. Speaking on The Daily Show, she highlighted Jimmy Kimmel's suspension as a concerning example. Ressa linked Kimmel's suspension to pressure from the Trump administration...
The UK government rejects US President Trump's suggestion of military intervention to stop Channel crossings. Trade Secretary Peter Kyle stated the UK Border Force is responsible, with the Navy providing support when needed, but prioritizing national defense. While a second migrant was returned under a new deal with...
President Trump is scheduled to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to finalize a deal allowing TikTok to operate in the U.S. The call may also indicate whether a summit to resolve trade disputes will occur. While Trump claims progress on deals, concerns remain about TikTok's...
A federal judge is likely to reinstate $500 million in frozen UCLA medical research grants. Judge Rita Lin indicated she'll extend a previous ruling, reversing the Trump administration's funding freezes, citing violations of the Administrative Procedure Act. The administration used unspecific form letters to suspend grants, a process deemed...
During a UK state visit, Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to use the military to control borders, mirroring US actions. While avoiding major conflicts, disagreements arose over Palestine recognition and Trump's criticism of London's mayor. The visit, however, yielded a promised £150bn investment from US companies....
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and other elected officials were arrested Thursday during a protest at a Manhattan immigration office. 71 people in total were arrested after demanding access to a migrant holding facility on the 10th floor. DHS confirmed the arrests, stating Lander obstructed law enforcement....
President Trump is reportedly firing U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia after Siebert's office found no evidence of mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James, a political rival of Trump. Trump officials pressured Siebert to bring charges against James despite the lack of...
