Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action after Elon Musk suggested on X that she was connected to drug cartels following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho.” Musk’s post claimed Sheinbaum was “saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say” without providing evidence. Sheinbaum said government lawyers are reviewing the matter, though U.S. defamation laws make suing Musk difficult, as she would need to prove he knowingly spread … Continue reading Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was once again escorted out of the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union after holding up a sign reading “Black People Aren’t Apes!” in protest of a racist video Trump posted depicting the Obamas as apes. Despite efforts by Republican leaders to block the sign from view, Green continued to display it as Trump entered and addressed the chamber. … Continue reading Rep Al Green Tossed Out Of Trump SOTU

Mark Carney is traveling to India, Australia, and Japan to diversify Canada’s trade away from the United States. In Mumbai, he will meet Narendra Modi and business leaders, while in Canberra he will address both houses of Parliament and meet Anthony Albanese to discuss defense and AI. In Tokyo, Carney will meet Takaichi Sanae to discuss clean energy, critical minerals, and food security. The visits aim to boost non-U.S. exports and attract investment amid tensions with Donald Trump over tariffs and trade disputes, … Continue reading Canada’s PM Carney to travel to India, Australia and Japan

King Willem-Alexander swore in a new minority coalition government on Monday, appointing Rob Jetten as prime minister. Jetten, of the pro-EU D66 party, is the youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister in the Netherlands. His coalition includes the center-right Christian Democrats and right-wing VVD, but holds only 66 of 150 lower house seats and lacks a Senate majority, requiring opposition support for legislation. Jetten, first elected to parliament in 2017, previously served as … Continue reading Rob Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch prime minister

Friedrich Merz is making his first official visit to China amid growing economic competition and a widening trade deficit between the two countries. During the two-day trip, Merz will meet top Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, and visit key industrial sites such as a Mercedes-Benz facility and Hangzhou’s tech hub. He is expected to raise concerns over China’s backing of Russia in the Ukraine war and pressing German demands for more open markets and … Continue reading Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader’s visit to China

Hungary has vetoed a €90 billion EU loan package for Ukraine, drawing sharp criticism from fellow member states who say the move breaches the bloc’s principle of sincere cooperation. The decision by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán comes amid a dispute over oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, which Budapest claims Ukraine has halted for political reasons. EU leaders including Kaja Kallas and António Costa warned that agreements reached unanimously by the 27 member states … Continue reading EU accuses Hungary of disloyalty for vetoing €90 billion loan to Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong has been promoted to full department director within the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea during a rare party congress in Pyongyang, according to state media. The once-in-five-years gathering brings together thousands of party elites to set national policy on issues ranging from diplomacy to military planning. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, is considered one of his closest advisers and most influential figures … Continue reading Kim Jon-Un’s sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reaffirm American interests in the Western Hemisphere at a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit. The one-day trip comes amid global attention on U.S. military activity in the Middle East and recent actions in Latin America, including the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Rubio aims to discuss regional security, trade, economic growth, and cooperation with Caribbean … Continue reading Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court will begin presenting evidence against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for his alleged role in killings linked to his war on drugs. Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity for crackdowns carried out during his time as Davao mayor and as president. The hearing, which Duterte waived, allows prosecutors to outline their case; judges will have 60 days to decide whether to confirm the … Continue reading ICC to hold hearing on charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte