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’