Washington, D.C. — Human Rights Watch (HRW), the New York‑based global advocacy group, has issued a stark warning that the United States is headed toward authoritarian rule under President Donald Trump, amid a worldwide decline in democratic freedoms not seen in nearly 40 years. The warning was published Wednesday as part of HRW’s annual World…
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…
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s announcement to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation has stirred controversy and left artists, performers, and patrons wondering about the future of the iconic performing arts venue. The closure, announced via Trump’s social media, comes amid a turbulent relationship between the president and the Kennedy Center. During…
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 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…
MINNEAPOLIS — Former US Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have issued sharp statements urging Americans to defend democratic values following two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. The incidents have ignited nationwide outrage and intensified scrutiny of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown. On Saturday, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot…
LONDON — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly criticized US President Donald Trump on Friday for remarks claiming that NATO troops “stayed a little back” from the front lines in Afghanistan. Starmer described the comments as “insulting” and “appalling,” sparking outrage across the political spectrum in the United Kingdom. In an interview aired Thursday on…
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…
BOGOTÁ / WASHINGTON — Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Wednesday that he will travel to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on February 3 in a bid to address rising diplomatic tensions and ongoing cooperation on regional security issues. The upcoming meeting — the first in‑person summit between…
