South Korea’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, announced his resignation to take on “heavier responsibility,” with expectations that he will run in next month’s presidential election. Han, a seasoned bureaucrat with over 40 years of experience, is seen as a potential conservative candidate, though his critics argue he lacks a political support base and is too old. His resignation follows a turbulent period marked … Continue reading South Korea’s acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for president

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said defeating Hamas remains the top objective in Gaza, though returning hostages is also a key priority. At an Independence Day event, he stated that 147 hostages have been brought back alive, with around 24 believed to still be alive. His comments, echoing far-right members of his coalition, drew criticism from hostage families, who argue that rescuing hostages should be … Continue reading Netanyahu: Freeing hostages is ‘important’ but ‘supreme goal’ in Gaza is ‘victory’

Voters in Trinidad and Tobago have elected Kamla Persad-Bissessar of the United National Congress (UNC) as prime minister, ousting the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM). Persad-Bissessar, the country’s first and only female leader, returns to office after previously serving from 2010–2015. In her victory speech, she promised pension protections, public service pay raises, job creation, and crime reduction. The PNM conceded defeat, while the Tobago … Continue reading Former PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar wins election in Trinidad and Tobago

During a rally in Michigan celebrating his first 100 days back in office, President Trump mocked Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar for filing seven articles of impeachment against him. Trump dismissed the effort as “crazy” and joked to the crowd, questioning what he had done to deserve impeachment again. Thanedar accused Trump of abusing power, undermining the Constitution, and engaging in misconduct related to tariffs, the … Continue reading Trump calls out lawmaker filing articles of impeachment: ‘This lunatic’

Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to a surprise fourth-term victory, falling just short of a majority and needing support from other parties to govern. In his victory speech, Carney accused Donald Trump of trying to “break” Canada, pledging to redefine foreign relations and reject U.S. economic threats. The election marked a dramatic comeback for the Liberals after Justin Trudeau’s decline and internal turmoil, The … Continue reading ‘Trump wanted to break us’, says Carney as Liberals triumph in Canadian election

Senate Democrats have requested the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review FBI Director Kash Patel’s use of government aircraft, including personal trips on FBI jets. The investigation will examine Patel’s flight records, expenses, and whether he reimbursed the government for personal travel, such as trips to visit his girlfriend and attend sporting events. While FBI directors are allowed to use government planes for both … Continue reading Senate Democrats seek inquiry into Kash Patel’s use of FBI aircraft