South Korea's People Power Party (PPP) faced internal turmoil, briefly replacing its presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo before reversing the decision. The attempt to replace Kim, who won the party primary, was rejected by a narrow margin in a party vote. This...
Four allied leaders, including French President Macron, visited Kyiv by train for over nine hours of talks with President Zelenskyy. The visit followed Russia's rejection of a ceasefire unless Western support for Ukraine ends. Macron directly countered Russia's stance, calling it a delaying tactic. During a three-hour meeting,...
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is facing online ridicule after two separate interviews. In an Al Arabiya interview, he repeatedly claimed poor audio quality when pressed for evidence regarding Indian airstrikes. Previously, during a CNN interview, he cited social media as proof of Pakistan shooting down Indian jets,...
President Trump's planned dinner with major investors in his "$TRUMP" memecoin has raised eyebrows. The coin's value surged 50% after the announcement, benefiting Trump and associates who own 80% of the supply. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the event, claiming Trump adheres to conflict-of-interest laws, but...
Following a US-mediated ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, explosions rocked Srinagar, Indian Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed confusion on X regarding the ceasefire's immediate effectiveness. The agreement, announced by President Trump, followed days of cross-border strikes and a rising civilian death toll of 66. Both...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced she won't challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in the 2026 midterm elections. Greene cited disagreements with the Republican establishment, claiming they prioritize moderate candidates over those loyal to President Trump. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has already entered the race, positioning himself as...
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the EU's proposed ban on Russian energy, threatening a veto if unanimous approval is needed. He argued the ban would cause instability and technological issues, claiming sanctions have harmed the EU. Fico attended Moscow's Victory Day celebrations, highlighting Slovakia's stance favoring normal...
A joint operation between federal immigration officials and the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Nashville resulted in the detention of over 100 immigrants. The operation, which involved 588 traffic stops, sparked concerns of racial profiling among immigrant rights advocates who claim the stops targeted minority neighborhoods for minor infractions. ...
US and Chinese trade negotiators met in Geneva for talks aimed at de-escalating trade tensions. President Trump, prior to the meeting, publicly suggested lowering tariffs on China from 145% to 80%, surprising Chinese officials but not his team. The talks, viewed separately from other ongoing trade negotiations, prioritize...
This week's political news includes Senator Thom Tillis rejecting Trump's nominee, a surprising show of strength from House Republican moderates against spending cuts, Brian Kemp's decision against running for Senate, concerns raised about Senator John Fetterman's health, Trump's suggestion to reopen Alcatraz, Joe Biden's post-election reflections, and the controversial nomination...
