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…
In a landmark step to strengthen economic and strategic ties, the United States and Japan signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at “securing and stabilizing” the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as President Donald Trump visited Tokyo during his Asia tour. The deal comes at a pivotal time as China tightens export…
NEW YORK — Global stock markets tumbled on Monday following Beijing’s new trade restrictions targeting U.S. shipping firms, sparking fears of an intensifying economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The selloff came after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a stark warning to Beijing, saying China “will be hurt the most” if it…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump sought to calm fears of a spiraling trade conflict with China on Sunday, just hours after threatening to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports in retaliation for Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The proposed tariffs would mark a massive escalation — nearly doubling the current average…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that he personally spoke with Venezuelan opposition leader and newly named Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, shortly after his administration criticized the Nobel Committee for what it called a politically motivated choice. Machado, a longtime advocate for democracy and human rights in Venezuela, was awarded…
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…
New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani surprised many when he admitted he agrees with tech billionaire Elon Musk on at least one major issue — the need to improve government efficiency and reduce waste. At the Crain’s New York Business Mayoral Forum held on October 8, the Democratic Socialist candidate addressed the city’s business…
