Washington, D.C. — A coalition of immigrant rights groups and U.S. citizens has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s controversial freeze on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, and Albania. The policy, which took effect on January 21, indefinitely pauses immigrant visa issuance while allowing nonimmigrant visas…
Minneapolis, MN — US President Donald Trump sparked fresh controversy on Friday after branding Alex Pretti, a nurse fatally shot by federal agents, an “agitator” and “perhaps, insurrectionist.” The remarks come amid growing national backlash over federal operations in Minneapolis, where two American citizens have recently died during immigration enforcement actions. Pretti, 37, was killed…
Washington, D.C. / Bratislava — Both the White House and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico have firmly denied reports suggesting concerns about President Donald Trump’s mental health were shared with European leaders. Politico, citing unnamed European diplomats, claimed that Fico described Trump’s “psychological state” as worrying during a summit last week. The report also alleged…
Washington, D.C. — US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on Wednesday, issuing renewed threats of military action while urging Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal. Trump’s warning comes after Iranian officials rejected talks under the shadow of American force. “Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable…
Washington, D.C. — US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is raising tariffs on South Korean goods, including automobiles, lumber, and pharmaceuticals, from 15% to 25%. The move comes amid accusations that South Korea has failed to implement a previously agreed-upon trade deal with the United States. “South Korea’s Legislature is not living up…
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders are set to review their relationship with the United States at an emergency summit on Thursday, following a week of volatility sparked by US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs and possible military action over Greenland. Trump abruptly reversed course on Wednesday, ruling out military action and halting proposed tariffs…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump marked his first year back in the White House on Tuesday with an extended press briefing, during which he highlighted what he described as major achievements in foreign policy, global security and economic strength. Standing before a packed room of reporters at the White House, Trump waved stacks…
WASHINGTON / DAVOS — US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne, sharply escalating trade tensions with Europe while openly pressuring French President Emmanuel Macron to join a US-led diplomatic project known as the Board of Peace. Speaking to reporters, Trump linked the tariff threat directly to…
NEW YORK — Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs on Monday, as renewed tariff threats from former US President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through global financial markets and pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. Spot gold climbed to an all-time intraday high of $4,689.39 per ounce before easing slightly to trade near $4,666, reflecting…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to step in as a mediator in the long-standing dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), signaling a potential revival of U.S.-led diplomacy in the Nile Basin. In a letter addressed to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and posted on social media by the…
