U.S. Accused of Killing Survivors During Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military carried out a second strike on a burning boat in…
U.S. Accused of Killing Survivors During Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military carried out a second strike on a burning boat in the Caribbean, killing survivors of an earlier missile attack during a counter-narcotics operation on September 2, according to reports published Friday by The Washington Post and CNN. Both outlets, citing unnamed officials familiar with the mission, said troops had been…
Trump Vows to “Permanently Pause” Migration From “Third World Countries” After DC Attack
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans to impose a sweeping and indefinite halt on migration from what he called “Third World Countries,” linking the move to a deadly attack near the White House that he blamed on failures in Biden-era immigration vetting. Speaking on Truth Social, Trump did not specify which countries…
Trump Urges Japan Not to Provoke China Over Taiwan Amid Diplomatic Tensions
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump privately advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid provoking China over Taiwan’s sovereignty, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, following a heated diplomatic clash between Tokyo and Beijing. The dispute erupted after Takaichi suggested Japan could intervene militarily if China launched an attack on Taiwan, the…
Trump Says No Firm Deadline for Ukraine–Russia Peace Deal as Negotiations Continue
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signaled Tuesday that he is stepping back from the Thursday deadline he previously set for Ukraine to accept a U.S.-backed peace proposal, saying he is in no rush as long as progress continues. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday, Trump said…
10 Major Events That Defined 2025
PARIS — From the return of Donald Trump to the White House to a historic Gaza ceasefire and the explosive rise of artificial intelligence, 2025 delivered extraordinary geopolitical shocks, social uprisings, and dramatic world events. Here are 10 defining moments that shaped the year. 1. Trump’s Second Term Reshapes America President Donald Trump began his…
How the UK Economy Has Performed Since Rachel Reeves’ First Budget
LONDON — More than a year after UK finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget — the most tax-heavy budget in over three decades — Britain’s economy is showing a mixed and increasingly fragile recovery. While early 2025 brought a burst of momentum, growth has since slowed sharply as businesses and consumers brace for…
Ukraine, U.S. to Begin Talks in Switzerland on Trump’s Controversial Peace Plan to End War
KYIV — Ukraine and the United States will begin high-level talks in Switzerland in the coming days to discuss President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to end the nearly four-year-old war with Russia — a blueprint that has already alarmed Kyiv and unsettled European allies. The announcement was made Saturday by Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s…
Inquiry Finds Ex–UK PM Boris Johnson Led “Chaotic” COVID Response That Caused Thousands of Extra Deaths
LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson oversaw a “toxic,” “chaotic,” and indecisive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an estimated 23,000 preventable deaths, according to a damning report released Thursday by the UK’s public inquiry into the health crisis. The inquiry — one of the most comprehensive investigations in the nation’s history…
Trump Says He Will Meet With New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will host New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the Oval Office on Friday, just weeks after attacking him repeatedly during one of the most contentious mayoral races in decades. Trump, who has falsely labeled Mamdani a “communist” and mocked his name during the campaign, posted…
US and Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Nuclear & Defense Deals as Trump Hosts Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
WASHINGTON — The United States and Saudi Arabia finalized a sweeping set of agreements on Tuesday, including a long-anticipated civil nuclear energy deal, a massive F-35 fighter jet sale, and approval for nearly 300 Abrams tanks, marking one of the most significant U.S.–Saudi strategic packages in decades. President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…
