Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will continue defense cooperation with the United States despite the Pentagon suspending a long-standing joint defense board between the two countries. The Permanent Joint Board on Defense, created in 1940, has been paused as U.S. officials cited concerns about Canada’s defense commitments and policy disagreements. Carney downplayed the move, saying Canada will diversify its defense partnerships while still … Continue reading Carney downplays Pentagon pulling out of US-Canada military board

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation over alleged influence peddling and related crimes tied to a €53 million COVID-era bailout of the airline Plus Ultra. Authorities say his office and other premises were searched, and he has been summoned to testify on June 2 as part of a broader probe into how the bailout was approved. He is accused by … Continue reading Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for high-level talks focused on strengthening their strategic partnership. Both leaders emphasized close political trust and expanding cooperation in areas such as energy, trade, defense, and education, with dozens of agreements expected to be signed. Putin praised the strong momentum in Russia–China relations, while Xi described the partnership as resilient despite global challenges. Xi … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing

President Donald Trump said he is postponing a planned U.S. military strike on Iran as “serious negotiations” are underway to try to reach a deal and end the conflict. He said the strike, which he described as a major attack, was delayed after allies in the Gulf urged him to allow more time for diplomacy. Trump suggested there is a “very good chance” of an … Continue reading Trump says he’s called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

President Donald Trump has called for a federal investigation into Maryland’s mail-in ballot process, blaming Governor Wes Moore after a vendor error led to voters receiving incorrect primary ballots. The Maryland State Board of Elections said the mistake affected mail-in ballots already sent to more than 500,000 voters and that all impacted ballots must be replaced. Officials clarified that no “fake ballots” were issued and … Continue reading Trump calls for investigation into Maryland mail-in ballot mishap, blames Gov. Moore

President Donald Trump announced that more than 600 generic medications will be added to the TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription website in partnership with billionaire Mark Cuban. Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company, along with GoodRx and Amazon Pharmacy, will provide discounted pricing that will now be integrated into the platform. The expansion significantly increases the number of drugs available on TrumpRx and is aimed at improving affordability … Continue reading Trump Announces Discount Drug Pricing Expansion With Mark Cuban

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed San Francisco Board of Supervisors member Connie Chan as her preferred successor in Congress after previously holding off on backing a candidate. Pelosi, a longtime representative of the district and influential Democratic figure, praised Chan as the best choice to continue representing San Francisco. The endorsement comes ahead of a crowded race that includes state Sen. Scott Wiener … Continue reading Nancy Pelosi endorses fellow progressive Connie Chan in high-profile race to succeed her

Ireland’s president, Catherine Connolly, said she is “very proud” but also deeply worried after her sister Margaret Connolly was detained by Israeli forces while sailing toward Gaza with an aid flotilla. Margaret, a doctor, was among several Irish activists held when Israeli troops intercepted multiple vessels carrying humanitarian aid in the Mediterranean. The flotilla group said the activists were part of a mission to deliver … Continue reading Ireland’s president ‘proud’ of sister detained by Israel en route to Gaza