President Donald Trump has criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to support U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying the “relationship is obviously not what it was.” Starmer defended his stance, emphasizing that the UK would only allow bases to be used for defensive purposes to protect allies, citing lessons learned from Iraq and the need for lawful, well-planned actions. Trump compared Starmer unfavorably to … Continue reading Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump threatened to cut all U.S. trade with Spain after the country refused to allow American forces to use its bases for strikes on Iran. Trump also criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for denying access to Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford, citing past mistakes in Iraq. The U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury alongside Israel using naval and air assets across the Middle … Continue reading Trump threatens to cease all trade with Spain

President Donald Trump vowed to “avenge” the deaths of three U.S. service members as the conflict with Iran intensifies across the Middle East. In a video statement, he offered condolences to the families of the fallen, warned that more casualties are likely, and emphasized strong U.S. and Israeli resolve. The strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior Iranian officials have triggered Iranian missile and … Continue reading Trump pledges to ‘avenge’ fallen US service members as tensions with Iran intensify

Congressional reactions to the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have largely split along party lines, with Republicans supporting the operation and Democrats questioning the strategy and urging congressional approval. Lindsey Graham said the U.S. should not put boots on the ground and that eliminating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei serves America’s interest in countering state-sponsored terrorism. Democrats were divided: Ro Khanna argued Americans are not safer despite Khamenei’s … Continue reading Republicans praise U.S. strikes on Iran as Democrats question strategy

Congressional efforts to restrict President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Iran without legislative approval have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury. Lawmakers plan votes this week on war powers resolutions requiring Trump to seek Congressional authorization for continued military engagement, citing the Constitution and the 1973 War Powers Resolution. Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries urged … Continue reading Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reversed his earlier decision and will allow the U.S. to use British bases for “defensive” missions targeting Iranian missile capabilities. Starmer said destroying missiles at their storage sites or launchers is the only way to stop the threat amid rising risks to British military, civilian, and commercial interests in the Middle East. The U.S. requested permission for these specific … Continue reading Starmer says he will give US permission to use UK bases for Iran missions

On Day 2 of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed the first American casualties, with three U.S. service members killed in Kuwait. President Donald Trump said the operation will continue “until all objectives are achieved” and could last up to four weeks, with more casualties possible. The initial strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and about 40 senior Iranian officials, based on intelligence shared … Continue reading Trump says Iran operation could take “four weeks or less”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other Democrats are demanding refunds after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s tariff policies last week. In a Friday letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, they urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection to start refunding over $130 billion in illegal tariffs within 90 days, prioritizing small businesses and those hardest hit. The move follows lawsuits … Continue reading Senate Democrats demand tariff refunds begin ‘immediately’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in India Friday on a key visit aimed at diversifying trade amid tensions with the United States. He is set to meet business leaders in Mumbai and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, covering trade, energy, technology, AI, and defense. The visit follows U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and car parts, prompting … Continue reading Canada’s PM Carney in India to reset ties and bolster trade

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a major setback as the Green Party won a by-election in Gorton and Denton, a seat long held by Labour. Green candidate Hannah Spencer secured 40.7% of the vote, marking the party’s first-ever by-election victory, while Labour fell to third place with 25.4%. The result adds to Starmer’s challenges, following controversies like Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorial appointment and staff departures … Continue reading UK PM Keir Starmer suffers major blow after his party comes third in key vote

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ 2023 attorney has denied claims that he allowed the Biden-era FBI to record a call with his client without her knowledge. The dispute arises amid scrutiny of the FBI’s use of subpoenas and investigative tools in special counsel Jack Smith’s Trump-related probes, which included subpoenas for Wiles’ and former FBI Director Kash Patel’s phone records in 2022 and … Continue reading Susie Wiles’ lawyer denies approving FBI recording, says he’d lose license over ‘stunt’

Former President Bill Clinton told Congress on Feb. 26 that he “did nothing wrong” and saw no signs of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, as he faced a rare, hours-long deposition about his decades-old ties to the disgraced financier. The closed-door session in Chappaqua, New York, follows a deposition of Hillary Clinton, who said she had no knowledge of Epstein’s abuse. Republicans focused on Clinton’s well-documented … Continue reading Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day visit to Israel, announcing closer collaboration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on defence technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, alongside plans for a free trade agreement. The leaders signed over a dozen bilateral agreements, including cooperation in “horizon scanning” to track emerging global trends. Israel agreed to admit 50,000 more Indian nationals for work in construction and caregiving, amid … Continue reading India and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defense

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his first official visit to China with a delegation of business leaders, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. He highlighted concerns about Germany’s growing trade deficit with China, calling the economic imbalance “not healthy.” During the trip, China agreed to purchase up to 120 additional Airbus aircraft, a deal Merz described as a key outcome of the … Continue reading German chancellor, Xi seek more cooperation

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called an early general election for March 24, following the recent standoff with former U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland. Frederiksen’s handling of the crisis, where she opposed Trump’s proposals for U.S. control of the semiautonomous territory, has boosted her popularity ahead of the vote. The election will determine Denmark’s 179-member parliament, including seats for Greenland and the Faroe … Continue reading After tense US-Greenland standoff, Denmark calls an early election

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House for their second meeting since Mamdani’s election, discussing plans to build new housing in the city. Mamdani proposed a project with an estimated 12,000 units, presenting mock newspaper covers to illustrate the idea, which Trump reportedly received enthusiastically. The mayor also raised the recent arrest of Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva, … Continue reading NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani meets with Trump for a second time at White House

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee, urging authorities to investigate allegations that President Donald Trump was involved in crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. Clinton called for Trump to be questioned under oath and criticized the Justice Department for withholding FBI interviews and other documents related to the allegations. The deposition was briefly disrupted after Representative Lauren Boebert … Continue reading Hillary Clinton demands Trump quizzed under oath over Epstein

Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocks him from punishing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for appearing in a video urging troops not to follow unlawful orders. The Justice Department will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review the Feb. 12 decision by Judge Richard Leon, who ruled that Kelly’s First Amendment rights were violated and that the Pentagon’s actions threatened the liberties of military retirees. Kelly … Continue reading Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders

Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union of his second term, celebrating what he called a “turnaround for the ages” in the U.S., highlighting economic growth, lower inflation, energy independence, and tax relief for working families. Trump spotlighted guests whose lives were positively affected by his policies, including a homeschooling mother, while also honoring military heroes, first responders, and Olympic athletes with medals and … Continue reading Trump hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ in record-long SOTU speech

Hours before Donald Trump’s State of the Union, Senator Marco Rubio briefed top U.S. lawmakers on Iran amid the largest U.S. deployment of aircraft and warships to the Middle East since 2003. Trump warned that Iran would never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and claimed Tehran was working on ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U.S., while asserting he preferred a diplomatic solution. U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are scheduled for … Continue reading Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran

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