Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, facing crimes against humanity charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), celebrated his 80th birthday amidst a flood of well-wishes. His lawyer collected three sacks of mail from the ICC, while thousands of supporters rallied in Davao City. Despite the accusations, Duterte remains...
Donald Trump faces ethical concerns over reports he'll accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar as Air Force One. The gift, potentially the most expensive ever received by the US government, has drawn criticism. Critics, including a Trump ally and the Democratic National Committee, allege the acceptance would...
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating a massive arson attack at Warsaw's Marywilska shopping centre in May 2024, resulting in the destruction of 1,400 businesses. Polish authorities claim to have identified and apprehended some of those responsible, linking the incident to a broader...
California surpassed Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy in 2024, despite facing unprecedented challenges. While tourism booms and the state's population grew for the second consecutive year, wildfires, immigration policies, and a housing crisis threaten future growth. Los Angeles, a key economic driver, faces a billion-dollar budget...
Former President Trump announced on Truth Social a plan to lower US drug prices by implementing a 'most favored nation' pricing model, aligning them with prices in other wealthy countries. Details regarding insurance coverage and targeted drugs remain unclear. While the executive order aims to significantly reduce healthcare...
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest outside a New Jersey immigration detention center sparked a clash between federal agents and three Democratic congressmembers. The congressmembers, conducting oversight, allege the agents escalated the situation leading to Baraka's trespassing charge. The mayor, also a gubernatorial candidate, opposes the center's opening, citing...
President Trump announced plans to sign an executive order reinstating a policy to lower drug prices by basing US payments on the lowest prices in other countries. This 'Most Favored Nation' policy, previously blocked by courts, aims to reduce Medicare drug costs by up to 80%. While potentially saving...
Former US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Gulf states aims to secure substantial new investments in the US economy. Trump seeks significant financial commitments from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations, potentially exceeding $1 trillion, including military equipment purchases. While Saudi Arabia has pledged $600 billion, and...
The Trump administration is reportedly considering accepting a luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar's Ministry of Defense as a replacement for Air Force One. The plane, valued at over $400 million, would undergo retrofitting for presidential use and then be donated to Trump's library post-presidency. This unprecedented move has raised...
Three Gulf Arab nations – Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar – are leveraging their relationships with Donald Trump during his upcoming state visit. They've pledged massive US investments and positioned themselves as key mediators in various conflicts. Saudi Arabia seeks a security pact and nuclear program support, while...
