President Trump had one big question on his mind as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney headed to Washington last week. “I very much want to work with him, but cannot understand one simple TRUTH,” Mr. Trump said in a social media post, reiterating several of ways he believes Canada benefits unfairly from its trade relationship […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye for direct peace talks.Zelenskyy expressed hope that a proposed ceasefire beginning Monday could finally bring an end to the bloodshed in the Ukraine–Russia conflict, which has now lasted almost three years.“I will be waiting for Putin,” Zelenskyy […]
The talks saw Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (left) and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff (right) lead the negotiations (Image: AP) Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week. The […]
The Trump administration is offering a cash stipend and travel home to undocumented immigrants who willingly leave the United States, officials said on Monday, its latest effort to increase deportations. The policy, which will offer $1,000 and a flight home to each immigrant who leaves, is part of the Trump administration’s push to persuade immigrants […]
For international leaders, visiting the White House these days is an unpredictable undertaking that comes with a risk of being embarrassed, or worse, berated, by President Trump. For Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, Thursday’s meeting in the Oval Office was largely a smooth affair, with Mr. Trump covering her in hyperbolic praise and making […]
Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding late on Thursday on a minerals agreement, according to Ukraine’s economy minister, bringing both sides closer to a deal that has gone through multiple, contentious rounds of negotiations. The signing fell short of a full agreement on the final terms of a minerals deal, which […]
The United States military announced on Thursday it conducted strikes to “destroy” Yemen‘s key Ras Isa Port. The objective of the action, it said, was to “degrade” the port, an “economic source of power” of the Houthis.The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out the strikes.In a statement on its X handle, CENTCOM said, ” […]
Students console each other at Florida State University (AP) A suspect was taken into police custody following the shooting incident at the Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. “Multiple victims” were reported in the incident and the extent of their injuries was not immediately known.At least six people were being treated, including one person who […]
SYDNEY: In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to “outsource thinking”. But the emergence of technology that changes the way […]
Vice President JD Vance dropped the College Football Playoff national championship trophy during an event on the White House South Lawn on Monday, an ill-timed fumble that he laughed about later after it had spread across social media. As the ceremony honoring the champion Ohio State Buckeyes came to an end, Mr. Vance — a […]
