LONDON — The UK government has launched an investigation after confirming that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) was hit by a data hack in October, raising fresh concerns about the security of sensitive government systems. Trade Minister Chris Bryant confirmed the incident on Friday, telling British media that officials have been examining the…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump used a pre-holiday televised address from the White House on Wednesday to frame his first year back in office as a success, while placing responsibility for ongoing economic and policy challenges squarely on his predecessor, former President Joe Biden. The roughly 20-minute speech featured few new policy announcements and…
President Donald Trump faced a fresh wave of public scrutiny on Tuesday after cameras captured him appearing to struggle to stay awake during a televised cabinet meeting, only minutes after declaring he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago.” The moment unfolded as Trump opened the meeting by criticizing media reports that raised questions…
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday afternoon in Moscow for new discussions on ending the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin announced Monday. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the meeting will take place “in the second half of the day,” confirming fresh diplomatic engagement as Washington…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new fast-track visa system for international fans holding tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move intended to ease travel into the United States as it prepares to co-host the historic tournament next summer. Standing alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Vice President JD Vance, and…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration is weighing a multi-billion-dollar deal to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that could reshape defense relations in the Middle East and spark debate over U.S. military export policy. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed that Saudi leaders have…
President Donald Trump defended his administration’s proposal to introduce 50-year mortgages, brushing off criticism from conservative lawmakers and economists who warn that such loans could leave homeowners “in debt for life.” Speaking Monday on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Trump argued that the idea was simply about lowering monthly payments for Americans struggling with record…
LONDON — The BBC issued a rare public apology on Monday over a Panorama documentary edit of a Donald Trump speech that, by its own admission, “gave the impression of a direct call for violent action” ahead of the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. The row triggered the resignations of Director-General Tim Davie and BBC…
