A judge has dropped the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the D.C. case related to the January 6 Capitol breach, following a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the motion to dismiss the charges without prejudice, as Trump did not oppose it. Additionally, Smith moved to drop his appeal in a separate case concerning classified records, which had … Continue reading Judge grants Jack Smith request to dismiss Jan. 6 charges against Trump

A NATO military official warned businesses on Monday to prepare for a potential wartime scenario, advising them to adjust production and distribution to avoid vulnerability to blackmail from Russia and China. Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer, chair of NATO’s military committee, emphasized that businesses must ensure the delivery of critical goods and services, as the economy plays a crucial role in winning wars. He highlighted the … Continue reading Top NATO military official urges businesses to be prepared for ‘wartime scenario’

A violent brawl erupted in Serbia’s parliament on Monday during Prime Minister Miloš Vučević’s budget presentation for 2025. Opposition MPs, protesting the government’s role in a deadly railway station roof collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15, disrupted Vučević’s speech with whistles, horns, and signs accusing the government of corruption. The chaos began when opposition MP Radomir Lazović approached ministers with a sticker showing a … Continue reading Fists fly as mass brawl erupts in Serbia’s parliament

Senator Rand Paul disagreed with President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on both military involvement in deportations and tariffs during an appearance on CBS’ Face the Nation. Paul called Trump’s plan to use the military for mass deportations “illegal” and a “terrible image,” emphasizing the importance of following legal processes through domestic policing. He also strongly opposed Trump’s tariff policies, arguing that tariffs harm consumers and international trade … Continue reading Rand Paul Breaks With Trump on Two Key Administration Promises

In her keynote speech at the Halifax International Security Forum, former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen suggested the U.S. should prioritize aiding Ukraine over Taiwan, noting that Taiwan still has time to prepare. She emphasized that Ukraine’s ongoing defense against Russia, now surpassing 1,000 days, is crucial, as concerns rise over President-elect Trump’s stance on reducing U.S. support. Tsai also referenced China’s potential 2027 invasion of … Continue reading Taiwan’s former president says US should prioritize helping Ukraine over her country

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte made a public threat on Saturday, claiming she had hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she were killed. Duterte later attempted to clarify her remarks, stating they were an expression of concern rather than a real threat. The threat prompted the presidential security forces to increase Marcos’ protection and … Continue reading The Philippine vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated

Uruguayans voted in the second round of the presidential election on Sunday, with conservative candidate Álvaro Delgado and left-wing candidate Yamandú Orsi in a close race. Turnout was high at 89.4%. Delgado, supported by the governing coalition, promises to continue pro-business policies and focus on tough-on-crime measures. Orsi, from the Broad Front, advocates a community-oriented approach to crime and policies for social reform. Both candidates … Continue reading Uruguay’s voters choose their next president in a close runoff