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Monday Briefing: Canada Is Electing a New Leader

In Canada’s election, the U.S. is front of mind Canadians are holding parliamentary elections today to determine who will lead their government: the Liberal Party under Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former banker, or the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, a career politician on the party’s right. Here’s what to know. One issue has consumed […]

Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees ‘privileged’ talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

Karin Keller-Sutter, Swiss President (AP) GENEVA: The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping US tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets.Karin Keller-Sutter, in an interview with broadcaster SRF published Friday, […]

Syria leader in Qatar for first time since Assad fall | World News

Syria’s new president arrived in Qatar on Tuesday, state media said, for his first official visit to the Gulf state, a key backer of the new administration after longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. His new administration has received support from several countries including key backers Turkey and Qatar, as well as multiple Arab states. DOHA: […]

Trump’s nominee Caine approved as top US military leader amid partisan battle

Lt. Gen. John Caine (Retired) (AP Photo) On Friday, the Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, nearly two months after President Donald Trump dismissed his predecessor. Trump nominated Caine for the position in February, following the abrupt firing of Gen. CQ […]

South Korea opposition leader Lee Jae-Myung announces presidential bid after Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment

Former South Korean Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung (File photo) South Korea‘s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung announced his presidential candidacy on Thursday, claiming his commitment to address inequality and boost economic development.The presidential election is scheduled for June 3, following the impeachment confirmation of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who had declared martial law […]

Trump Administration Fires Another Female U.S. Military Leader

The Trump administration fired Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, U.S. officials said on Monday, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continued his purge of military leaders who have been targeted by conservatives. Admiral Chatfield, who served in the Navy as the U.S. representative to NATO’s military committee, has joined a list of female leaders and people of […]

Trump Tariff: Trump tariffs not long-term, only leverage? Republican leader drops major hint ahead of Liberation Day announcement

With much of Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs remaining secret till the last hour, tempers are rising ahead of the announcement today. Republican leader Amdrew Clyde dropped a major hint though it was his personal idea about Trump tariffs as he said he believes that Trump tariffs are not going to be long term and […]

Elon Musk Latest News: Elon Musk’s 14-word warning to Dem leader who calls for Melania Trump’s deportation

Elon Musk told off Maxine Waters after she called for Melania Trump’s deportation. 86-year-old Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters recently commented on President Donald Trump’s action on illegal immigrants and said Trump should first look at Melania’s records. “We don’t know whether or not her parents were documented. And maybe we better just take a look,” […]