The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards over allegations of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in sexual harassment. Edwards, serving his second term, said he welcomes the inquiry and intends to fully cooperate, calling the allegations politically motivated. The investigation follows reporting that sources described inappropriate conduct toward two female staffers, which allegedly made the workplace uncomfortable. The Ethics Committee said … Continue reading Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached “fantastic trade deals” and agreed on several shared goals during talks in Beijing, including a desire to reduce tensions over Iran. The two leaders met privately at Zhongnanhai, discussing trade, energy routes, and geopolitical issues after years of strained relations following a trade war. Trump claimed China agreed to purchase American goods such as … Continue reading Trump touts “fantastic trade deals” after meeting with China’s Xi

Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from the Labour Party government, escalating political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer following poor local election results. Streeting said he no longer had confidence in Starmer’s leadership and argued the party’s unpopularity contributed to defeats across the UK. His resignation has added to a wider wave of discontent, with more than 80 Labour MPs reportedly urging Starmer to step down or set out … Continue reading Britain’s Health Secretary Streeting resigns as pressure on Starmer grows

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over an opinion column by Nicholas Kristof alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners. The column cites interviews with 14 people who reported abuse by Israeli settlers or security forces, though not all claims were fully corroborated, and the Times has defended the reporting as extensively fact-checked and corroborated … Continue reading Netanyahu says Israel will sue The New York Times

Latvia’s centre-right Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has resigned after her coalition lost its parliamentary majority when the left-leaning Progressives Party withdrew support. Her decision came shortly after Defence Minister Andris Sprūds resigned amid criticism of the government’s response to suspected Ukrainian drones entering Latvian airspace. Siliņa said the drone incidents exposed failures in ensuring national air security and undermined public trust in the defence leadership. … Continue reading Latvia prime minister resigns days after ‘stray’ drone incursion