Russian President Putin, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, blamed the West and NATO for the Ukraine war. He cited the 2014 Ukrainian coup and NATO expansion as causes. These claims, previously made without evidence, were reiterated alongside discussions with Chinese President Xi. Xi announced a $1.4 billion...
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Turkey as a key strategic partner, particularly in energy cooperation, during a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Putin praised Turkey's mediating role in Ukraine talks, while Erdogan emphasized Ankara's pursuit of a lasting peace. Despite Western sanctions, Russia and Turkey continue strong...
The House Oversight Committee withdrew its subpoena for former FBI Director Robert Mueller to testify about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. A spokesperson cited Mueller's health issues as the reason. Mueller's family confirmed to the New York Times that he has Parkinson's disease, diagnosed in 2021, which prevents him...
After a period of absence from the public eye, fueling health rumors, President Trump reappeared, golfing and posting on Truth Social. He vehemently denied ill health, attributing a hand bruise to frequent handshaking and dismissing speculation about his mortality. His vice president expressed confidence in Trump's fitness for office...
Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection ends, sparking a political clash between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom. Trump revoked Harris's extended protection, despite earlier threats against her. Newsom, however, has reportedly arranged for California Highway Patrol and LAPD protection for Harris, citing concerns for her safety and criticizing Trump's...
Amidst strained US-India relations due to US tariffs on Indian imports, Indian Prime Minister Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin. The meeting aimed to improve bilateral ties, focusing on easing border tensions and boosting economic cooperation. While both sides expressed commitment to peace and resolving...
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto responded to nationwide protests, sparked by lawmakers' $3,000 housing allowance, by pledging to revoke these perks and suspend overseas trips for parliament members. Six deaths resulted from the protests, including a ride-hailing driver allegedly run over by police. Subianto, after meeting with religious and...
A US court ruled against Trump's tariffs, deeming them illegally imposed. Trump and his administration strongly disagree, claiming the tariffs are crucial for the US economy and military strength. They accuse the court of bias and plan to appeal. The administration argues that consumers don't bear the...
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, marking Modi's first visit to China since the 2020 border clashes. Modi stated that relations were progressing positively, with a peaceful border environment. Xi emphasized prioritizing economic development over border disputes....
German leader Friedrich Merz expressed doubt about a quick peace deal between the US and Russia regarding Ukraine. He prioritized supporting Ukraine's military, stating that diplomacy is a long process. While he didn't rule out sending German troops to Ukraine post-ceasefire, he emphasized the need for Bundestag approval....
