Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire by firing on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including vessels linked to France and the United Kingdom. He said the incident was a serious breach of the agreement and warned that further military action could follow if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff, are expected to hold new talks with Iranian representatives … Continue reading Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire, announces Tuesday talks in Islamabad

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that decades of close economic ties with the United States have become a “weakness” for Canada that must be corrected. In a video message, he warned that U.S. trade policy has shifted sharply, with higher tariffs and growing instability in global relations. Carney argued that Canada can no longer rely heavily on a single partner and must diversify its economic relationships. His remarks come amid … Continue reading Canadian PM says close economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’

Leaders from Mexico, Brazil, and Spain pledged additional humanitarian aid to Cuba amid what they described as a worsening humanitarian crisis. In a joint statement from a summit in Barcelona, they also called for Cuba’s sovereignty to be respected and urged dialogue under international law. The countries criticized external pressure on Cuba and emphasized that its future should be decided by its own people. The move comes amid escalating U.S. economic pressure … Continue reading Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected

Benjamin Netanyahu and Javier Milei launched a new initiative in Jerusalem called the “Isaac Accords” to strengthen cooperation between Israel and countries in the Western Hemisphere. The agreement aims to promote shared values such as democracy, freedom, and opposition to terrorism, antisemitism, and drug trafficking. It also focuses on coordinating efforts against Iran’s regional influence and expanding cooperation in trade, technology, and innovation. The initiative is modeled in part on … Continue reading Netanyahu, Milei launch ‘Isaac Accords’ to foster cooperation between Israel and Western Hemisphere

Spain plans to urge the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Sánchez said the proposal will be formally presented to EU partners, arguing that Israel is violating international law. He stated that a country acting in this way should not maintain a partnership with the European Union. The agreement in question has been in place since 2000 and governs political … Continue reading Spanish PM urges EU to end association agreement with Israel

Hungary’s Péter Magyar and his Tisza party expanded their parliamentary majority after the final vote count, securing 141 of 199 seats. The result gives the party a strong supermajority, while outgoing leader Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz fell to 52 seats. Magyar said the outcome gives him a mandate to pursue major constitutional and democratic reforms, with a possible swearing-in in May. The victory could also help unlock billions in frozen European Union … Continue reading Hungary’s Tisza party widens parliamentary majority as final votes are counted

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing political pressure and calls for resignation ahead of a parliamentary address over his handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.S. ambassador. Mandelson was previously dismissed after concerns about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, and it has now emerged he failed a security vetting process before being appointed. Starmer has said he was not informed of the failed vetting and has … Continue reading UK’s Starmer faces parliament over Mandelson vetting as resignation demands swirl

A flotilla sailing from Barcelona toward the Gaza Strip, which includes activist Greta Thunberg, has faced allegations of sexual misconduct involving a senior member of its leadership. The Palestinian group Heart of Falastin and social media posts accused a steering committee figure of inappropriate relations with volunteers, though the individual, Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila, strongly denied the claims. Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla said internal reviews found no evidence … Continue reading Greta Thunberg flotilla faces sexual misconduct allegations amid Gaza voyage

Estonia has said it will again refuse to allow flights of officials traveling to Russia for Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade to pass through its airspace. The decision affects leaders such as Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, who had planned to attend the event in Russia. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the move is meant to avoid supporting an event that “glorifies aggression” amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Similar … Continue reading Baltics block Slovakia’s Fico from using airspace to get to Russia for May 9

Far-right leaders from across Europe gathered in Milan for a rally organized by Italy’s Matteo Salvini and the Patriots for Europe, protesting immigration and EU bureaucracy. The event drew thousands of supporters and featured speeches from figures such as Geert Wilders and France’s Jordan Bardella, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was notably absent after his recent electoral defeat. Speakers warned about mass immigration and called for stronger national sovereignty within the European Union. The … Continue reading European leaders gather in Milan rally against immigration