Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen was denied entry into a Salvadoran prison on Thursday while trying to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported by the Trump administration despite an immigration court order preventing his removal. Van Hollen, who is in El Salvador advocating for Abrego Garcia’s release, was stopped by soldiers at a checkpoint near the Terrorism Confinement Center. Abrego Garcia, who has … Continue reading Sen. Van Hollen says he was denied entry to the El Salvador prison holding Abrego Garcia

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said a decision on Iran would come “very quickly” following what both sides called positive and constructive nuclear talks in Oman on Saturday. The talks marked the first official meeting between Iran and the Trump administration and are set to continue this week, with a second round expected Saturday in Rome, according to Axios. Trump, who has threatened military action … Continue reading Trump says he expects to make a decision on Iran very quickly

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has won the country’s presidential election, according to preliminary results, though his rival Luisa González is demanding a recount. Noboa, a conservative, campaigned on fighting crime and reviving the economy amid rising drug-related violence and blackouts. With 90% of votes counted, electoral officials called his lead irreversible. González, a leftist lawyer, rejected the results, claiming fraud. Noboa, 37, has declared multiple … Continue reading Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount

South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol defended his brief martial law declaration in court, denying charges of leading an insurrection and insisting it was not a coup. The six-hour declaration in December triggered mass protests, political chaos, and ultimately his removal from office by the Constitutional Court. Prosecutors accused Yoon of trying to paralyze state institutions, while military witnesses testified they were ordered to … Continue reading South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia by warning that “no one wins in a trade war,” positioning China as a stabilizing force amid rising U.S. tariffs under President Trump. In Vietnam, Xi met top leaders and signed deals on supply chains, railroads, and environmental cooperation, highlighting China-Vietnam ties despite tensions like South China Sea disputes. The visit aims to strengthen … Continue reading China’s Xi says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia

Hungary’s parliament has passed a constitutional amendment allowing the government to ban public LGBTQ+ events, a move critics call authoritarian and discriminatory. Proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party, the amendment redefines children’s rights as overriding freedom of assembly and codifies laws banning events like Budapest Pride. It also expands Hungary’s constitutional definition of gender to recognize only male and female, effectively erasing transgender … Continue reading Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban all public events for gays

The Senate confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the new chair of the Joint Chiefs early Friday in a 60-25 vote, just weeks after President Trump fired Gen. C.Q. Brown. Caine, who retired last year, becomes the first chair without four-star rank, prompting the Senate to return him to active duty and promote him. His confirmation faced Democratic opposition over the firings of … Continue reading Senate confirms ‘Razin’ Caine to lead Joint Chiefs

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, touring a rehabilitation clinic in Lviv that treats soldiers wounded in the war with Russia. Accompanied by the Invictus Games Foundation, which he founded, Harry met with patients and medical staff at the Superhumans Centre, which offers free prosthetics, surgery, and psychological care. He also met Ukraine’s veteran affairs minister, CBS News has reported. The … Continue reading Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims

Chinese leader Xi Jinping broke his silence on the escalating trade war with the U.S., saying China is “not afraid” and will stand firm against U.S. “bullying.” This follows Beijing’s latest move to raise tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, in response to Trump increasing tariffs on China to 145%. Xi emphasized self-reliance and warned that trade wars have no winners. Despite refusing further tariff … Continue reading Xi says China ‘not afraid’ as Beijing raises tariffs on US goods to 125%

Turkey and Israel held technical talks in Azerbaijan to prevent conflict between their forces in Syria, focusing on creating a de-escalation mechanism. Tensions have risen since the fall of Syria’s President Assad, with both countries pursuing separate interests in the region. Israel is concerned about Turkey’s growing military presence and influence, while Turkey supports Syria’s new leadership and continues operations against ISIS. Despite strained ties … Continue reading Turkey and Israel hold talks to avoid accidental conflict in Syria

The U.S. and Iran are set to begin high-stakes talks in Oman on Saturday, aiming to reach a new nuclear deal amid rising tensions. President Trump has warned of possible military action if a deal isn’t made, while Iran has cautioned that any attack would trigger a wider Middle East conflict. Although the talks will be indirect, they mark the most significant engagement in years, … Continue reading US and Iran to begin critical nuclear talks as Trump threatens war

The Trump administration announced that foreign aid programs, mistakenly cut earlier, would be restored. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed the rollback of cuts to programs in several countries. The World Food Programme (WFP) had warned that suspending food assistance could lead to starvation in war-torn regions. As the U.S. is the largest donor to the WFP, funding for programs in Somalia, Syria, Lebanon, and … Continue reading Trump restoring some foreign aid programs

Germany’s conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, have reached a coalition deal with the Social Democrats to form a government, following the collapse of the previous administration five months ago. Merz, set to become chancellor, promised to reform Germany with a focus on migration, the economy, and defense. The new government plans to address economic challenges, increase defense spending, and reduce irregular migration. Despite facing pressure … Continue reading Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal

The U.S.-China tariff conflict escalated as President Trump announced a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, citing Beijing’s “lack of respect” for America, while pausing reciprocal tariffs on other countries. Trump claimed over 75 countries have called to negotiate trade issues, but emphasized China’s opposition. This follows China raising its tariff on U.S. goods from 34% to 84%, in response to Trump’s 104% tariff on Chinese … Continue reading Trump says he’s raising China tariffs further, pausing reciprocal tariffs for others

Prince Harry returned to London for a two-day court hearing over the security he lost in 2020 after stepping down as a senior royal. He is appealing a High Court ruling, which has deepened tensions with his father, King Charles. Sources claim Harry and Charles did not meet before the king’s departure for Italy, citing ongoing strained relations. Harry has been fighting for government-funded security, … Continue reading Prince Harry and King Charles dodge each other ahead of court appeal over security

China announced a new 84% tariff on U.S. imports in retaliation for President Trump’s increased tariffs on Chinese goods, which had already reached up to 125%. This follows heightened tensions from the ongoing trade war, with China expressing firm opposition to U.S. actions, calling them “reckless” and “bullying.” The tariffs will take effect on April 10, further escalating global market uncertainty. While Trump remains committed … Continue reading China calls on world to unite against ‘Trump tyranny’

Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a tough battle this week as he tries to rally House Republicans behind a Senate-passed budget resolution that advances Trump’s agenda of tax cuts, border funding, and energy policy. Several conservatives, including members of the House Budget Committee, have already vowed to oppose the measure, criticizing it as weak on spending cuts and full of budget gimmicks. The Senate plan … Continue reading Johnson faces fraught week as House takes up Trump budget blueprint

The EU has offered the U.S. a “zero-for-zero” tariff deal on industrial goods to avoid a trade war, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday. The offer comes in response to former President Trump’s new 20% tariffs on the EU and other partners, sparking global market turmoil. The proposed deal would eliminate tariffs on items like cars and chemicals. While von der Leyen … Continue reading EU offers Trump removal of all industrial tariffs

The International Criminal Court (ICC) sent a confidential request to Hungary to arrest and surrender Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit last week, following a 2024 arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Hungary refused and soon after announced its withdrawal from the ICC. The charges, approved by the court in November 2024, accuse Netanyahu of targeting civilians and using starvation as … Continue reading ICC sent Hungary a request to arrest and surrender Netanyahu hours after his arrival

Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), reelected its chairman, Ozgur Ozel, on Sunday, two weeks after the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu, who had become the main rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested on corruption charges, sparking widespread protests. The opposition claims the charges are politically motivated, while the government insists on judicial independence. While in prison, … Continue reading Turkish opposition party reelects chairman following arrest of Istanbul mayor

Australia’s opposition leader, Peter Dutton, withdrew two key election promises on Monday. The Liberal Party dropped its plan to require public servants to work in offices five days a week, except in exceptional circumstances, and abandoned a proposal to cut over 41,000 federal public sector jobs through forced redundancies. Instead, job reductions will be achieved through natural attrition and an employment freeze. Dutton admitted the … Continue reading Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employees

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is concluding a three-day visit to Greenland, where she responded to U.S. President Trump’s desire for control of the strategically important island. Frederiksen firmly rejected the idea, stating, “you cannot annex another country,” even for security reasons. She defended Denmark’s investments in the Arctic and its role as a reliable NATO ally, emphasizing that the U.S. should work together with … Continue reading Trump ‘cannot annex another country’ says Danish leader as she visits Greenland

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the White House on Monday to meet with President Trump. This will make him the first foreign leader to meet Trump in person to negotiate the removal of tariffs. The leaders are also expected to discuss the Iran nuclear crisis and the war in Gaza. Netanyahu’s visit is contingent on getting approval from judges in his … Continue reading Netanyahu planning to visit White House Monday

Senate Republicans approved a multitrillion-dollar tax and spending cut framework early Saturday, despite opposition from two Republicans, Susan Collins and Rand Paul. The vote paves the way for a tax cut bill, which President Trump has called central to his agenda. The package includes tax cuts that Republicans argue will prevent tax hikes for most Americans, but Democrats accuse it of benefiting the wealthy while … Continue reading Senate GOP approves framework for Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts

Barack Obama urged U.S. citizens, colleges, and law firms to resist Donald Trump’s political agenda, warning that Americans may need to sacrifice for democratic values. Speaking at Hamilton College, Obama criticized the Trump administration’s actions against universities that support free speech, particularly regarding Palestinian rights and antisemitism. He emphasized the importance of defending academic freedom and standing up against government intimidation. Obama also raised concerns … Continue reading Obama calls on citizens, colleges and law firms to resist Trump agenda