Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met King Charles III at Sandringham after attending a European summit on Ukraine’s war. Zelensky, warmly received, discussed UK support over tea in a brief meeting. He praised the Royal Family’s backing, while Charles reiterated his solidarity with Ukraine. The visit came ahead of Trump’s upcoming UK trip, following his tense Oval Office exchange with Zelensky, the BBC has reported. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Warm reception for Zelensky as he meets King Charles

Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed concerns after Trump’s tense meeting with Zelensky, calling it “absurd” to suggest Republicans support Putin. Johnson defended Trump and VP Vance, criticizing Zelensky’s stance in the meeting. He argued that Trump was optimistic about a mineral deal benefiting both nations and blamed Zelensky for the failed talks, The Hill has reported. While acknowledging Putin as a U.S. adversary, Johnson emphasized the … Continue reading Johnson dismisses concerns, calls idea that GOP supports Putin ‘absurd’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with King Charles III to discuss U.S. President Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state. Trudeau emphasized the importance of defending Canada’s sovereignty and independence. The king has faced criticism in Canada for not commenting on Trump’s threats, sparking debate about his role as the head of state. While the antiroyal movement is small, some Canadians are … Continue reading Trudeau to bring up Trump’s threat to annex Canada in meeting with King Charles

France and Britain are proposing a one-month truce in Ukraine, focusing on air and sea, with European troops potentially deployed later in the peace process. French President Macron emphasized no European soldiers would be sent to Ukraine soon, and any peace deal would take weeks of negotiations. He also advocated for European defense spending to rise to 3-3.5% of GDP in response to Trump’s requests. … Continue reading Macron: France and Britain propose one-month truce in Ukraine

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reinforced his commitment to supporting Ukraine, including a willingness to deploy troops, as part of a four-point plan. The plan focuses on maintaining military aid, ensuring Ukraine’s sovereignty in peace talks, deterring future Russian invasions, and forming a coalition to defend Ukraine. Starmer also announced £1.6bn in UK export finance for air defense missiles, which will be produced in Belfast, … Continue reading Starmer doubles down on ‘boots on the ground, planes in the air’ plan

Doug Ford secured a rare third term as Ontario’s premier, with his Progressive Conservatives winning 43% of the vote. Ford called the election early to strengthen his mandate against Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, which could heavily impact Ontario’s manufacturing sector. Voter turnout was 42.6%, despite winter storms. Ontario faces major healthcare challenges, with 2.5 million residents lacking primary care. Ford’s campaign included trips to Washington … Continue reading Doug Ford wins Ontario election on back of tariff rallying cry

India and the EU have agreed to finalize a long-pending free trade deal by the end of 2024, aiming to strengthen ties in trade, technology, and defense. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized their shared democratic values and strategic partnership. The deal, which would be the largest of its kind, gains urgency amid potential U.S. tariffs on EU … Continue reading India and EU agree to conclude a long-pending free trade agreement 

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi for clarification on whether the DOJ is being weaponized against her after repeated attacks from Trump’s immigration adviser, Tom Homan. Homan accused her of potentially violating federal law by hosting a “Know Your Rights” webinar for immigrants, suggesting she was helping them evade law enforcement. Ocasio-Cortez defended the event as protected free speech and accused … Continue reading Ocasio-Cortez asks DOJ: Am I under investigation?

House Democrats are quietly preparing for the possibility that Nancy Pelosi, 84, will step down at the end of her term, with the party’s campaign arm reportedly gathering information on potential successors. While Pelosi has not announced her plans, concerns over her health and leadership strategy have grown. Rumored candidates include her daughter Christine Pelosi, state Sen. Scott Wiener, and former AOC staffer Saikat Chakrabarti. … Continue reading Dems start work on Pelosi succession plan