President Donald Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security and expanding the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The agreement keeps Greenland under Danish control and would remain in effect if the territory eventually becomes independent, as long as it remains in NATO. The deal allows the United States to expand and modernize military activities at … Continue reading Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security

President Donald Trump defended his foreign policy in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, saying he has used American military power to address conflicts and challenges that previous leaders failed to resolve. Trump said he faces a choice between negotiating a deal with Iran and “annihilating” its government, while predicting that Tehran would agree to a deal after the U.S. midterm elections. He … Continue reading In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to “annihilate” Iran

President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence czar as concerns grow over the technology’s potential risks. Trump said his administration would not hinder the growth of the AI industry and rejected calls to slow development while additional safeguards are established. He described AI as potentially transformative for the U.S. economy and emphasized the importance of maintaining … Continue reading Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are scheduled to meet Monday at Gracie Mansion to discuss issues affecting New York City and its residents. The meeting follows a previous White House meeting in which Mamdani said they discussed the possibility of building more housing in New York City. Although Trump and Mamdani belong to different political factions, their recent interactions have … Continue reading Trump, Mamdani to meet in New York on Monday

President Donald Trump said he plans to change a proposed Washington, D.C.-area Triumphal Arch into a combined military complex and arch at the request of the U.S. military, citing national security. Trump said the revised project would include facilities for large numbers of drones, rooftop and plaza sniper positions, and storage for sniper ammunition. The roughly 250-foot arch, planned near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington … Continue reading Trump says his proposed arch will include a military complex housing drones and snipers

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students in classrooms. The proposed measures would also require Italian-language lessons for parents of foreign students who have serious difficulties integrating into the school system. Meloni said the changes are intended to ensure that immigrants learn Italian, understand Italian culture and follow the … Continue reading Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon to discuss strengthening ties between France and Canada. Macron said the two countries are independent nations that intend to remain so amid strained relations with the United States. Carney called for significantly closer cooperation with France and the European Union, following Canada’s recent discussions with … Continue reading Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he intends to remain in office despite his party suffering major losses in two state elections on Sunday. Exit polls showed Merz’s Christian Democratic Union receiving just 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, its lowest state-level result since World War II, while the Alternative for Germany made significant gains. In Berlin, the CDU was projected to finish second with 20%, behind the … Continue reading Germany’s Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday directing experts to develop new recommendations for strengthening the state’s artificial intelligence safety and security laws. The recommendations, due within two months, could include independent third-party safety reviews and a potential “kill switch” for advanced AI systems in emergencies. The order builds on California laws enacted this month requiring independent assessments and audits of AI systems. … Continue reading Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’

French President Emmanuel Macron said he plans to call a G7 meeting focused on rising global energy prices and the possibility of releasing strategic oil reserves. The announcement followed a crisis meeting in Paris where intelligence officials briefed political leaders and presidential candidates about security threats linked to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Macron said France is seeking additional oil and gas … Continue reading Macron to call emergency G7 meeting as energy prices spike 

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on the European Union after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed closer ties with Canada. Speaking in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump said the level of any new tariffs would depend on what he described as the EU’s intentions. He warned that tariffs could become “very heavy” and potentially affect trade in certain areas. Trump also criticized the … Continue reading Trump says EU-Canada “hostile act” would draw more tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation from European lawmakers during a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Carney expressed support for exploring Canada becoming the European Union’s first associate member, while emphasizing that the arrangement would not mean full EU membership. His comments come as relations between Canada and the United States have become strained over tariffs, trade disputes and President … Continue reading Carney and the EU shrug off Trump’s threats, looking to forge an “Alliance for the Future”

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned after the center-left opposition narrowly won the parliamentary election, taking 176 seats to the governing bloc’s 173. Former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, is now expected to negotiate with other parties in her bloc to form a new government. However, disagreements between potential coalition partners, particularly the Center Party and Left Party, could make forming … Continue reading Left alliance wins Swedish election as PM Kristersson quits

President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court after it rejected his administration’s effort to restrict mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections. Trump said the justices who ruled against him were not the people he had expected when he nominated them and specifically praised Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, who dissented. The administration had sought to give the U.S. Postal Service a larger role … Continue reading Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon appeared together at a Washington, D.C., event calling for greater restrictions on the development of artificial intelligence. Sanders warned that advanced AI could surpass human control and said he plans to introduce legislation banning the development of “superintelligent” AI. Bannon also called for limits on AI while emphasizing national security and restrictions on the transfer of technology and knowledge between … Continue reading Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon call for curbs on AI

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has backed Saudi Arabia’s calls for safe and unrestricted navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. During a meeting in Cairo, Sisi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also discussed strengthening regional security and pursuing a political solution to the conflict in Yemen. The talks come as Yemen’s Houthi rebels have captured key coastal areas, including the port … Continue reading Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has canceled his planned trip to New York next week to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The decision comes as his government faces growing political uncertainty following elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. Merz was originally scheduled to address the U.N. General Assembly and receive the Henry Kissinger Prize on September 22. His cancellation allows him to remain in Berlin … Continue reading Merz to cancel UN trip amid party infighting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will pursue a closer security and economic relationship with the European Union as it seeks to diversify trade and reduce reliance on the United States. Speaking at Canada’s first Investment Summit, Carney promoted the country as a destination for global investment and announced new incentives to encourage business spending. The Canadian government said the summit generated nearly C$500 … Continue reading Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run. Newsom said competing against Harris, who is also from California, would create unnecessary conflict and waste voters’ time. Although Newsom has not committed to a presidential campaign, he has been building a national profile and criticizing President Donald Trump. Harris has also not … Continue reading Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time in three months following hospitalization after a fall at his home. The 84-year-old senator later revealed that he had briefly lost consciousness from the fall and was also treated for mild pneumonia. McConnell appeared in a wheelchair and spoke slowly to reporters, saying he had returned to work on a farm … Continue reading McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed creating an open-source artificial intelligence zone for BRICS countries, with China taking the lead. The initiative would promote cooperation on developing and applying large language models, along with specialized AI research and training programs. Xi said the goal is to build an open AI ecosystem that allows BRICS nations to work more closely on the technology. He also called … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping proposes BRICS ‘open-source AI zone’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reversed an earlier decision and will attend a major speech by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Her attendance comes as the European Union and Canada seek to strengthen their relationship amid growing geopolitical and economic challenges. Carney’s speech is expected to highlight Canada’s evolving role in international affairs and its cooperation with European partners. Von der Leyen’s … Continue reading Von der Leyen U-turns, will attend landmark Carney speech

President Donald Trump said Russia’s war in Ukraine could be contributing to higher gasoline and diesel prices in the United States. Trump has argued that ending the conflict could help ease pressure on global energy markets and reduce fuel costs. The war has disrupted energy supplies and trade, contributing to uncertainty in international oil markets. Higher crude oil prices can increase the cost of gasoline … Continue reading Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to avoid energy targets as fuel prices rise

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend could have significant financial consequences if implemented. Trump has proposed giving every adult U.S. citizen $5,000 if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The proposal has drawn attention because analysts estimate the payments could cost more than $1.2 trillion and substantially increase the federal deficit. DeSantis … Continue reading DeSantis issues warning on Trump $5K dividend

Donald Trump closed the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas by urging supporters to “pretend” he was on the ballot in November’s elections. Trump is facing low approval ratings amid concerns over rising prices and the war in Iran, while Republicans are facing the possibility of losing control of Congress. He asked supporters to rally their families and friends to vote Republican, emphasizing the … Continue reading ‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at midterm convention