At least a dozen Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address, opting instead to attend a “People’s State of the Union” rally on the National Mall organized by progressive groups MoveOn and MeidasTouch. The event is billed as counterprogramming to Trump’s speech, highlighting everyday Americans affected by his policies. Lawmakers skipping the address include Sens. Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, … Continue reading At least 12 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump’s State of the Union address

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law on December 3, 2024, which plunged the country into political chaos. Armed soldiers attempted to storm the National Assembly, but lawmakers and citizens successfully blocked them, forcing Yoon to reverse course within six hours. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun received a 30-year sentence, while … Continue reading Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection

Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to protect domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides such as Roundup and the phosphorus used to make them, framing the move as vital to national and food security. The order also grants legal immunity to producers complying with it, as Bayer faces tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging its glyphosate products cause cancer—claims the … Continue reading Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits

Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace in Washington, focusing on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and broader global conflict resolution. He said members from at least 40 countries pledged $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction, while announcing a $10 billion U.S. commitment to the initiative. Trump described the board as a cornerstone of his second-term legacy and … Continue reading Trump vows $10 billion from U.S. for his Board of Peace as he leans into global role

Donald Trump said he will direct the Defense Department to begin releasing government files related to aliens, UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena, citing strong public interest. His move follows comments by Barack Obama on a podcast suggesting that while extraterrestrial life may statistically exist, there is no evidence aliens have visited Earth. Obama later clarified online that he saw no proof of extraterrestrial contact during … Continue reading Trump Orders Release of UFO Government Files

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled two budget proposals to address the city’s growing deficit: raising taxes on the wealthiest residents and corporations, or, as a last resort, a 9.5% property tax hike affecting millions of homes and commercial properties. Mamdani emphasized that taxing the wealthy is the fairer and more sustainable option, warning that relying on property taxes and reserves would burden working- and … Continue reading Mamdani threatens to raise New York property tax if wealth tax isn’t passed

Environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the Trump administration’s plan to roll back federal emissions and fuel economy standards. The lawsuit challenges the EPA’s decision to rescind the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which identified greenhouse gas emissions from cars as a threat to public health and underpins current fuel efficiency rules. The administration … Continue reading Trump sued over plan to ‘bring car prices tumbling down dramatically’

French President Emmanuel Macron met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai to strengthen economic and strategic ties amid global uncertainty. Their talks emphasized expanding cooperation beyond defense to trade, technology, energy, and space, with France positioning itself as a reliable European partner for India. The leaders inaugurated India’s first private-sector helicopter assembly line in Karnataka, a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus. … Continue reading France’s Macron holds bilateral talks with India’s Modi to boost economic and strategic ties

The Vatican announced it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” saying crisis management should be led by the United Nations, according to Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The board, initially meant to oversee Gaza’s temporary governance under Trump’s plan, aims to expand to global conflicts, with its first meeting set in Washington this Thursday. Italy and the European Union plan to attend as … Continue reading Vatican says it will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, recently reappointed after a landslide election, said she aims to deepen ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and expand cooperation in rare earths and economic security during her Washington visit next month. Takaichi plans to bolster Japan’s military capabilities, increase defense spending, lift the ban on lethal weapons exports, and consider developing a nuclear-powered submarine, while pursuing ultra-conservative social policies … Continue reading Takaichi, reelected as Japan’s leader, wants to cooperate with US