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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
For the first time in more than three decades, the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a 30-year moratorium that began after the Cold War. President Donald Trump announced the decision on Thursday, arguing that renewed testing is necessary to ensure the U.S. maintains strategic dominance over Russia and China. The announcement came…
Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they pack a powerful nutritional punch. These tiny, crunchy snacks — also called pepitas — are rich in essential nutrients and offer a wide range of health benefits, from boosting energy to supporting better sleep. While you can enjoy them anytime, experts say that eating them at specific times…
