Republicans in Congress are moving ahead with a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security after it has been shut down for nearly two months amid a partisan dispute over immigration enforcement. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans will try to pass funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection without Democratic support using the reconciliation process. … Continue reading Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security ‘the hard way’ after end of talks

Mexico’s government, led by Claudia Sheinbaum, has formally protested the deaths of Mexican citizens in U.S. immigration custody and is taking a tougher stance toward the United States. The shift follows the death of a Mexican detainee in an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, adding to a series of similar fatalities over the past year. Mexico has called the detention conditions unacceptable, demanded investigations, … Continue reading Mexico’s Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba

Giorgia Meloni said Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of a defence cooperation agreement with Israel amid growing tensions over the Middle East conflict. The decision follows Italian criticism of Israeli military actions in Lebanon, which have caused significant casualties and damaged relations between the two countries. Meloni said the move reflects her government’s response to actions it disagrees with, despite Italy traditionally being a … Continue reading Italy’s Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Pedro Sánchez called for closer ties between Europe and China during a visit to Beijing, arguing that cooperation is needed to defend multilateralism. Chinese President Xi Jinping said the international order is “crumbling” and that stronger relations with Spain serve mutual interests. Sánchez, one of Europe’s most pro-engagement leaders toward China, emphasized expanding trade and cooperation in areas like climate, security, and infrastructure. China reportedly … Continue reading Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order

The Irish government led by Micheál Martin survived a confidence vote after widespread fuel protests disrupted supply chains, blocked roads, and caused shortages across the country. The vote passed 92–78, allowing the coalition to remain in power despite criticism from opposition parties, including Sinn Féin. The protests, driven by truckers, farmers, and transport workers, were sparked by rising fuel costs and demands for tax cuts … Continue reading Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests