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

Hungary has vetoed a €90 billion EU loan package for Ukraine, drawing sharp criticism from fellow member states who say the move breaches the bloc’s principle of sincere cooperation. The decision by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán comes amid a dispute over oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, which Budapest claims Ukraine has halted for political reasons. EU leaders including Kaja Kallas and António Costa warned that agreements reached unanimously by the 27 member states … Continue reading EU accuses Hungary of disloyalty for vetoing €90 billion loan to Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong has been promoted to full department director within the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea during a rare party congress in Pyongyang, according to state media. The once-in-five-years gathering brings together thousands of party elites to set national policy on issues ranging from diplomacy to military planning. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, is considered one of his closest advisers and most influential figures … Continue reading Kim Jon-Un’s sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reaffirm American interests in the Western Hemisphere at a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit. The one-day trip comes amid global attention on U.S. military activity in the Middle East and recent actions in Latin America, including the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Rubio aims to discuss regional security, trade, economic growth, and cooperation with Caribbean … Continue reading Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court will begin presenting evidence against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for his alleged role in killings linked to his war on drugs. Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity for crackdowns carried out during his time as Davao mayor and as president. The hearing, which Duterte waived, allows prosecutors to outline their case; judges will have 60 days to decide whether to confirm the … Continue reading ICC to hold hearing on charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

A federal three-judge panel declined to block Utah’s new congressional map, ruling that Republicans were unlikely to succeed in their challenge and that it was too close to the election to make changes. The court-ordered map places most of Salt Lake City in a single district, increasing Democrats’ chances of gaining a House seat. Republican lawmakers had argued the state judge violated the United States Constitution after the map replaced … Continue reading Federal court clears way for Utah’s new congressional map to take effect

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said on Sunday that he and Sen. John Fetterman have a “constructive relationship,” but once again declined to say if he would support Fetterman if he runs for reelection. Shapiro dismissed reports of a feud between them, calling claims that they do not speak “not true” and accusing journalists of exaggerating drama. The two Democrats have had a rocky history, including … Continue reading Shapiro declines again to say if he’d back Fetterman for reelection

Uproar erupted after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in an interview that it “would be fine” if Israel took all of the Middle East, citing biblical claims. The U.S. Embassy said his remarks were taken out of context and that policy toward Israel has not changed. A joint statement from over a dozen Arab and Muslim countries called Huckabee’s comments “dangerous and inflammatory,” … Continue reading US says ambassador’s comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he plans to raise a global tariff to 15%, up from the 10% he proposed after the Supreme Court struck down his broad import taxes. The court had ruled 6-3 that it is unconstitutional for the president to set tariffs unilaterally, as the power to tax belongs to Congress. Trump said he will now use other legal authorities, including … Continue reading Trump says he’ll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for the immediate deployment of noncombat Western troops to Ukraine to demonstrate commitment to the country’s independence ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Johnson suggested sending forces to peaceful regions in non-fighting roles, rather than waiting for a ceasefire, arguing that Russia should not dictate terms. He criticized the West for earlier failures, including the lack … Continue reading Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine