President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring all new federal buildings, particularly in Washington, D.C., to adopt classical architecture, rejecting modernist and brutalist styles. The order aims to make federal buildings “noble” and “admired by the public,” with the General Services Administration responsible for implementation. The move reflects Trump’s personal taste, already evident in White House renovations, including Rose Garden changes, oversized flags, and … Continue reading Trump executive order mandates classical architecture for federal buildings

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from firing Michael Abramowitz as director of Voice of America, ruling he cannot be removed without approval from the International Broadcasting Advisory Board. Abramowitz had been placed on administrative leave and was slated for termination amid mass layoffs affecting over 600 employees. Judge Royce Lamberth called the planned firing “plainly contrary to law.” Voice of America, along with … Continue reading Federal judge blocks Trump administration from removing Voice of America director

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China next week for the first time in six years to attend a military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event, also attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and 24 other foreign leaders, highlights the growing alignment of Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang amid U.S. efforts to strengthen ties … Continue reading North Korea’s Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting China this weekend for the first time in seven years, attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin amid worsening ties with the U.S. The visit follows U.S. tariffs on Indian exports over New Delhi’s continued Russian oil purchases, which India defends as essential for energy stability. Modi aims to stabilize India-China relations, diversify … Continue reading India’s Modi to meet Xi and Putin on first China trip in seven years

Thailand’s Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for an ethics violation, ending her one-year tenure and delivering another setback to the Shinawatra political dynasty. The court cited a leaked call in which she appeared deferential to Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen amid a border conflict. Paetongtarn’s ruling Pheu Thai party now faces a weakened position as parliament prepares to elect a new … Continue reading Thai court removes prime minister from office over ethics violation

Argentina’s President Javier Milei was forced to cut short a campaign event on Wednesday after his motorcade came under attack in Lomas de Zamora, south of Buenos Aires. Video footage showed the libertarian leader standing on a moving pick-up truck and ducking to avoid an object thrown from the crowd. Security quickly rushed him into a black van and evacuated him from the scene. Presidential … Continue reading Milei evacuated from campaign event after stone attack

Denmark summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen after a report alleged that three Americans linked to president Donald Trump were conducting “covert influence operations” in Greenland to promote secession and closer ties with Washington. The Danish Foreign Ministry called the meeting a “preventive conversation,” stressing that interference in Greenland’s affairs is unacceptable. The claims, published by Denmark’s public broadcaster, said the operatives gathered information, … Continue reading Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Espionage Allegations