Indian Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin reaffirmed their strong relationship during a meeting in China. This comes amidst strained relations with the US due to India's continued purchase of discounted Russian oil, which led to steep US tariffs on Indian imports. Modi emphasized the special partnership...
Labor Day protests erupted across the US, focusing on worker's rights and opposing the Trump administration. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vehemently rejected the potential deployment of federal troops to the city. Rallies in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., alongside smaller towns, saw thousands...
Venezuelan President Maduro threatened to declare war if the US attacks. He claims eight US Navy ships with 1200 missiles pose a significant threat to Venezuela. The US deployment aims to combat drug cartels, but Maduro views it as a threat to his country's sovereignty. While the US...
The US has deployed warships to the Caribbean and offered a $50 million reward for Venezuelan President Maduro's arrest, accusing him of drug trafficking. While the US claims Maduro leads a drug cartel, the UN and DEA reports show Venezuela isn't a major cocaine producer; Colombia is. The...
President Trump announced that Rudy Giuliani will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor. Giuliani, known for his time as New York City mayor and his role as a Trump advisor, is receiving the award despite recent controversies. These include his disbarment and a large...
Facing a $1.1 billion funding cut, PBS and NPR stations are scrambling to stay afloat. Many launched emergency fundraisers, exceeding expectations in some areas. While some stations received significant donations, others face job cuts and programming reductions. The crisis is forcing collaboration among stations to share services...
Following a National Guard takeover of Washington D.C., Donald Trump declared the capital "crime-free." He praised Mayor Bowser's cooperation in eliminating crime, contrasting it with other cities' approaches. However, D.C. police reported 442 crimes in the past week, including 50 violent crimes. Trump's administration, including the National...
Ursula von der Leyen proposed a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine as a post-war security measure, potentially involving tens of thousands of soldiers with US support. This plan, while welcomed by some, is highly divisive. While some European countries like France and the UK are discussing it, others...
Labor unions and activists are staging nationwide protests on Labor Day, dubbed "Workers Over Billionaires," to counter the influence of billionaires in politics. Thousands of events are planned, targeting President Trump and his supporters. Rallies, marches, and community events are occurring in various cities, from Boston's first-ever Labor...
President Trump's use of national emergencies to justify widespread tariffs faced a major setback. A federal appeals court ruled 7-4 that he overstepped his authority, although the tariffs remain in effect for now. The decision stems from a legal challenge by states and businesses arguing the president exceeded his...
