Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing increasing pressure from within his party, is on a ski holiday as he contemplates his future. His approval ratings are low, and many in his caucus are calling for his resignation, including 51 Liberal MPs from Ontario and the Atlantic caucus. Trudeau’s leadership is under scrutiny as Canada prepares for a potential tariff war with Donald Trump, who returns to … Continue reading Majority of Justin Trudeau’s caucus calls on him to quit

In the weeks before Donald Trump’s inauguration, President Joe Biden reportedly discussed options for striking Iran’s nuclear sites if Tehran moved closer to building a nuclear bomb. The talks, led by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, focused on “prudent scenario planning” rather than making a final decision. Biden was briefed on the potential risks, such as Iran enriching uranium to 90% purity, which could trigger … Continue reading Biden ‘discussed plans to strike Iran nuclear sites before Trump inauguration’

President Joe Biden will announce the recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal on Thursday, including former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, a notable critic of Donald Trump. Cheney, who co-chaired the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th riot, is being recognized for her dedication to public service and her commitment to defending the nation’s values. The White House praised her integrity and bipartisanship in serving … Continue reading Biden Announces Liz Cheney to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

A surge in bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting lawmakers since the election highlights the deep political divide in the U.S., prompting calls for increased protection. Over 50 members of Congress have been victims of swatting, and some, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Jared Golden, have faced serious threats. These incidents, which include fake emergency calls and bomb threats, have stressed Capitol Hill … Continue reading Congress on edge after surge of threats, swatting attacks against lawmakers

The U.S. imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia for attempting to interfere in the 2024 elections. The Treasury Department stated that a group affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a Moscow-based affiliate of Russia’s GRU aimed to incite socio-political tensions and influence the U.S. electorate through disinformation campaigns. Both Iran and Russia denied the allegations, with Iran calling them baseless and … Continue reading U.S. sanctions Russian and Iranian entities over attempted election interference

President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to call early parliamentary elections led to instability in France, acknowledging that it caused more divisions than solutions. In a televised address on New Year’s Eve, he took responsibility for the consequences, including the turmoil surrounding the legislative body and a failed government funding bill. Despite a vote of no confidence for Prime Minister Michel Barnier, Macron remained … Continue reading France’s Macron acknowledges snap elections backfired

A Romanian appeals court on Tuesday upheld the Constitutional Court’s decision to annul the country’s November 24 presidential election, citing concerns over a Russian influence campaign that boosted far-right candidate Călin Georgescu. Georgescu, a pro-Russia, anti-EU candidate, gained prominence through a TikTok campaign linked to Kremlin-run operations. The court’s rejection of his challenge prompted Georgescu to accuse the system of corruption and injustice, Politico has … Continue reading Romanian appeals court upholds scrubbing presidential election

A South Korean court issued warrants to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion related to his declaration of martial law in December. Yoon, who has presidential immunity, faces charges of rebellion, which could lead to severe penalties. The declaration led to political turmoil, including his impeachment by the opposition-controlled National Assembly. Experts suggest Yoon will … Continue reading South Korean court issues warrants to detain impeached President Yoon

President Biden expressed anger and frustration over the New Orleans attack that killed 10 and injured dozens. He confirmed he had been briefed on the incident and would receive further updates. The attack, in which 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a Bourbon Street crowd, is being investigated as an act of terrorism by the FBI. Jabbar, who was carrying an ISIS flag and … Continue reading Biden reacts to New Orleans attack with ‘anger and frustration’