Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China this week for the first time in nearly a decade to rebuild strained relations and reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States. He aims to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade amid rising American tariffs and trade tensions. Carney plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials to expand cooperation on trade, energy, … Continue reading Carney visits China this week in a bid to rebuild ties and reduce Canadian dependence on US

President Trump faces a major hurdle in replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will block any Fed nominees until a Justice Department investigation into Powell for potential perjury is resolved. Tillis’ opposition complicates confirmation efforts, given the Republican-Democrat balance on the Senate banking committee. Powell acknowledged the investigation, calling it a pretext for giving Trump control over the … Continue reading Republican Sen. Thom Tillis vows to block Trump’s Fed nominees following Powell probe

Republican Sen. Rand Paul warned that bombing Iran, as President Trump threatened if the regime harms protesters, could backfire by rallying Iranians around their government. He argued that military strikes might not aid the freedom movement and emphasized that the U.S. shouldn’t intervene in every foreign protest. Paul also noted that the Constitution requires congressional approval before a president can order military action. He suggested … Continue reading Sen. Rand Paul warns bombing Iran ‘not the answer’ to protests against regime

Donald Trump warned Cuba to “make a deal” or face unspecified consequences, declaring that no more Venezuelan oil or money would flow to the island following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. The president claimed the raid killed many Cuban and Venezuelan security personnel, leaving Cuba vulnerable amid its economic crisis. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel vowed to defend the nation, calling it sovereign and ready … Continue reading Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal’ or face the consequences

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to dissolve the Lower House later this month, potentially holding a snap election in February. The move aims to capitalize on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic 75% approval rating to strengthen the ruling coalition. Preparations for the election are underway, with prefectural election boards instructed to get ready. The snap election would occur just four months into Takaichi’s term … Continue reading Japan plans to dissolve parliament with possible snap election in February

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the situation over Greenland a “decisive moment” after President Trump renewed threats to seize the Arctic territory by force. She emphasized Denmark’s commitment to defending international law and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination, with Germany and Sweden backing Denmark against the U.S. claims. European leaders warned that a U.S. takeover would violate international law and could set a dangerous precedent, … Continue reading Denmark’s PM says Greenland showdown at ‘decisive moment’

Trump administration officials are scheduled to meet with Danish representatives on Wednesday to discuss Greenland, following the president’s repeated statements about acquiring the territory. Trump has suggested both a negotiated deal and the possibility of using military force, citing concerns that Russia or China might take the island. Danish and Greenlandic leaders have firmly rejected U.S. ownership, emphasizing Greenland’s status within the Kingdom of Denmark … Continue reading Trump administration officials to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday