WASHINGTON, D.C. — A US federal judge on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for processing H-1B visas, ruling that the move falls within the president’s statutory authority despite concerns about its economic impact. In a 56-page ruling, US District Judge Beryl Howell noted that while the fee could “inflict significant harm on American…
PALM BEACH / COPENHAGEN — President Donald Trump on Monday emphasized that the United States requires Greenland for “national security” purposes, following his appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to the Arctic territory. The move sparked immediate diplomatic backlash from Denmark. Speaking at a news conference in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump…
COPENHAGEN / WASHINGTON — Denmark announced Monday it would summon the US ambassador following President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic territory he has repeatedly suggested could become part of the United States. Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance, citing its…
WASHINGTON / DAMASCUS — The United States has launched a large-scale military operation against ISIL (Islamic State) targets in Syria, escalating its response after the killing of two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter near the historic city of Palmyra last week. President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes late Monday, describing them as a decisive…
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…
WASHINGTON — In an unprecedented moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw ceremony, President Donald Trump was presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, recognizing what the federation described as his “extraordinary” contributions to global peace, stability and conflict resolution. The honor was announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who credited Trump’s “notable leadership…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping national security strategy on Friday that dramatically redefines America’s role in the world, declaring that the United States will step back from its historic role as the planet’s dominant power and instead focus on enforcing U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere. The long-awaited strategy document frames Trump’s…
A confidential phone call between European leaders this week reportedly revealed deep anxiety over the Biden administration’s approach to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, with top officials expressing fear that Washington may push Kyiv toward a deal favoring Moscow. According to a report from German news magazine Der Spiegel, written notes from Monday’s conference call…
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…
