President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the White House to discuss progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump praised their efforts, noting that substantial progress had been made in talks with Russia and other nations. Macron emphasized the need for a solid peace to stabilize Ukraine and reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to stronger defense and economic partnerships. Trump also discussed a … Continue reading Trump meets France’s Macron at White House, says ‘lot of progress’ made toward ending war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected U.S. pressure to sign a $500bn minerals deal, stating that the sum was far higher than the U.S.’s actual military contribution of $100bn. He criticized the financial terms, including the demand for Ukraine to repay $2 for every $1 of military aid, which was not applied to other countries like Israel or Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s … Continue reading Zelenskyy says he would ‘quit for peace’ as he refuses US demand for Ukraine minerals

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer are visiting Washington this week to persuade President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine in its war with Russia. Macron has criticized Trump’s statements aligning with Russia’s narrative, while Starmer aims to act as a bridge between Europe and the U.S. The two leaders emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s sovereignty in peace talks. Their visits … Continue reading The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington

The leaders of the 27 EU countries will hold an emergency summit on March 6 in Brussels to discuss Ukraine’s situation and Europe’s security. European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the importance of the moment. Since the EU’s last meeting in February, the Trump administration’s shift in policy has impacted U.S. support for Ukraine and European defense, the Associated Press has reported. EU Commission President … Continue reading EU leaders will hold an emergency summit on Ukraine and European security

President Donald Trump announced that Dan Bongino will be the next deputy director of the FBI, following Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI director. Bongino, a former NYPD officer, Secret Service agent, and successful podcaster, holds a Master’s in Psychology and an MBA. Trump praised his dedication to justice and his readiness to serve, alongside Attorney General Pam Bondi and Director Patel, Fox News has reported. … Continue reading Trump announces Dan Bongino will be deputy director of the FBI

Germany’s centre-right CDU/CSU bloc is set for a clear victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with exit polls showing it securing 28.5% to 29% of the vote. This paves the way for Friedrich Merz to become the next chancellor, succeeding Olaf Scholz, depending on coalition talks. The far-right AfD saw a significant surge, reaching 19.5% to 20%. Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) faced a major defeat, falling … Continue reading Germany’s conservatives win election

California Gov. Gavin Newsom requested nearly $40 billion in wildfire recovery aid from Congress following devastating fires in Southern California that killed at least 29 people and destroyed over 16,000 structures. The funds would support both immediate recovery and long-term rebuilding efforts, including repairs, business loans, and low-income housing credits. Newsom emphasized the lasting economic impact and the need for federal assistance, building on the … Continue reading California Gov. Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in wildfire recovery funding in letter to Congress

President Trump clashed with Maine Gov. Janet Mills at a White House event over his executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from Maine if the state doesn’t comply with the order, to which Mills responded she would follow state and federal laws and take legal action if necessary. After the event, Mills emphasized that Maine … Continue reading Trump spars with Democratic Maine governor at White House event over transgender athlete executive order

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s sovereignty in discussions with President Donald Trump next week, following a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Starmer reiterated the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine and stressed that Ukraine must be central to any peace negotiations. This comes as Trump seeks to thaw relations with Russia and end the war in Ukraine, sparking protests … Continue reading I’ll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer says

Arab leaders met secretly in Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza’s future, with no official press release or public details. Their primary focus was to address President Trump’s controversial plan for Gaza, which suggests displacing Palestinians and transforming the area into a real estate project. Arab states, particularly Egypt and Jordan, have rejected this plan, viewing it as destabilizing, while the UAE stresses that Gaza’s reconstruction … Continue reading Arab leaders huddle in Saudi Arabia in pushback to Trump’s Gaza plans

Germany’s upcoming election is drawing attention due to political turbulence and rising far-right support. Friedrich Merz, the center-right CDU leader, is the front-runner to become chancellor, advocating for tighter borders and less regulation. However, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is surging in the polls, now at 21%, driven by anti-immigration sentiments. Despite being under surveillance for extremism, the AfD is gaining traction across Europe. … Continue reading Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election

Brazil’s prosecutor-general has charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in power after his 2022 election loss. The indictment alleges Bolsonaro and 33 others planned to poison President Lula and assassinate a Supreme Court justice. Prosecutors claim Bolsonaro approved the scheme, which aimed to undermine democracy. Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing, calling the accusations baseless. If convicted, he could face up to 20 … Continue reading Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula

Trump criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky as a “dictator without elections” after Zelensky complained about being excluded from U.S.-Russia peace talks. In a Truth Social post, Trump called Zelensky a “modestly successful comedian” who convinced the U.S. to spend $350 billion on an unwinnable war. He accused Zelensky of refusing elections and manipulating Biden while failing as a leader. Trump claimed his administration is negotiating an … Continue reading President Trump Blasts Zelensky: ‘A Dictator Without Elections’

European leaders meeting in Paris reaffirmed that Ukraine deserves “peace through strength” after years of war with Russia, according to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. The summit focused on Ukraine’s future and Europe’s security amid the U.S.-Russia talks to end the conflict. Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Europe wouldn’t directly participate in negotiations but would still have input. Meanwhile, Russia’s top diplomat will … Continue reading Ukraine deserves peace through strength, says EU chief von der Leyen

Germany rejected Sir Keir Starmer’s call for Europe to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal. After an emergency summit in Paris, Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the proposal as premature and inappropriate, noting that discussions on troop deployments were being held without Ukraine’s involvement. Countries like Poland, Spain, and Germany expressed reluctance to send troops, while Britain, France, and Sweden pushed for … Continue reading Germany rejects Starmer’s Ukraine peace plan

North Korea criticized the U.S. and its Asian neighbors on Tuesday for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the country and vowed to expand its nuclear forces under Kim Jong Un’s leadership. The statement followed a meeting between U.S., South Korean, and Japanese diplomats in Germany, where they reaffirmed their commitment to counter North Korea’s nuclear ambitions through stronger military cooperation and sanctions. North Korea … Continue reading North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North

President Trump had a 30-minute, friendly call with French President Macron on Monday ahead of a European leaders’ summit about the war in Ukraine. They discussed the ongoing conflict, European leader meetings, and U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia. Macron organized the summit, which included leaders like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The leaders agreed on … Continue reading Trump speaks with Macron ahead of European leaders meeting on Ukraine

U.S. and Russian officials, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, held diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, discussing terms for a peace agreement in Ukraine and a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin. They proposed a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine, and a peace agreement, though reports suggest that forced elections could be a … Continue reading US, Russian officials propose peace plan, lay ‘groundwork for cooperation’ in Riyadh

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) called the Republican budget a “non-starter” on ABC’s “This Week,” stating that every Democratic lawmaker would oppose it. He criticized Republicans for potentially causing a government shutdown and emphasized that any spending agreement must meet the needs of the American people. Jeffries stressed that the current Republican budget is unacceptable and would not gain Democratic support, Breitbart News has … Continue reading Jeffries: GOP Budget a ‘Non-Starter,’ Every Single Democrat Will Oppose It

President Trump took laps on the Daytona 500 speedway in his motorcade, “The Beast,” before addressing the drivers, praising their talents and wishing them a safe race. He attended the event after spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort. This was his first visit to the track since 2020, The Hill has reported. Trump shared a video of himself saluting during the National Anthem and … Continue reading Trump takes laps on Daytona 500 speedway

President Trump expressed the belief that Russian President Putin wants to end the fighting in Ukraine, dismissing concerns about Putin’s ambitions beyond Ukraine. Trump, who has been involved in negotiations to end the war, mentioned that both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky want to stop the conflict. However, Zelensky, in a separate interview, cautioned Trump against trusting Putin, calling him a liar and warning that … Continue reading Trump says Putin ‘wants to stop fighting’ in Ukraine

Senate Democrats are divided over how to respond to President Trump’s efforts to cut the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Some seek bipartisan support from Republicans who value foreign assistance, while others push for obstruction, arguing that bipartisan efforts are futile. Trump’s plan to integrate USAID into the State Department, led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has caused concern about government … Continue reading Senate Democrats split over how to combat Trump’s USAID shutdown

European leaders are meeting in France for an emergency summit on Ukraine following the Trump administration’s announcement of talks with Russia to end the war without European involvement. UK leader Keir Starmer called the summit a critical moment for national security. The US shift in approach has raised concerns in Europe that key concessions might be made to Russia. US officials are set to begin … Continue reading European leaders to begin Paris meeting as Trump forges ahead with Ukraine peace talks

President Trump defended Vice President JD Vance’s recent speech criticizing European leaders on issues of immigration and free speech. Trump agreed with Vance’s assessment that Europe is losing its freedom of speech and facing a significant immigration problem, which he linked to rising crime. Vance, in his speech, argued that Europe’s biggest threat is not Russia or China, but mass immigration and speech restrictions. His … Continue reading Trump defends Vance’s stance on censorship overseas: ‘Europe has to be careful’

At the Munich Security Conference, newly-sworn Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard emphasized President Trump’s commitment to being a “peacemaker and unifier.” Gabbard, a former congresswoman and military officer, highlighted Trump’s focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and preventing nuclear war. She also stressed the need for global cooperation to combat terrorism and address threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Gabbard, with over … Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard at Munich Security Conference: Trump Will Be ‘Peacemaker, Unifier’