The Israeli government has unveiled plans to remove Palestinians from Gaza and force countries in Europe that have been critical of West Jerusalem’s controversial war against Hamas to take in refugees from the enclave. US President Donald Trump recently also suggested that Washington could take control of Gaza, level the thousands …
Read More »Trump bars trans athletes from female sports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order barring trans women from competing in female sports, a move that could impact schools and professional competitions nationwide. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” enforces penalties on institutions that fail to comply. “From now on, women’s sports will …
Read More »Trump plans withdrawal from Syria – media
The Pentagon is drafting plans for a full withdrawal of US troops from Syria, NBC News has reported, citing two anonymous defense officials. The report comes shortly after President Donald Trump suggested that America’s military involvement in the country serves no useful purpose. US troops entered Syria in 2014 on …
Read More »Kremlin comments on talks with ‘illegitimate’ Zelensky
Moscow is ready for talks with Kiev even though Vladimir Zelensky currently has no legal right to lead Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On Tuesday, Zelensky told British journalist Piers Morgan that he could hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments marked a significant shift from …
Read More »US will ‘take over’ Gaza – Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will assume control over the Gaza Strip, vowing to rebuild the war-torn enclave and create economic opportunities for its future residents. When asked whether US troops would be deployed to Gaza, Trump vowed to “do what is necessary.” Trump made …
Read More »Bureaucrats in Brussels will ‘reap what they sow’ – Orban
Hungary does not share the EU’s concerns about a possible trade war with the US, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a Facebook post on Tuesday. He added that his nation will reap economic benefits from the US under Donald Trump’s presidency. Last week, the US president announced plans to …
Read More »China retaliates against Trump tariffs
China has announced new tariffs and trade restrictions, following a similar move by the administration of US President Donald Trump, which views competition against China as a key foreign policy point. Last week, Trump ordered additional 10% tariffs on all goods from China, saying he is using his emergency authority …
Read More »Trump demands rare-earth metals from Ukraine
Kiev will have to supply Washington with rare-earth minerals if it wants to continue receiving American assistance, US President Donald Trump told journalists on Monday. Ukraine will need to enter a new agreement with the US, he added, calling it a “guarantee” for Washington. According to the 2024 World Economic …
Read More »Zelensky failing to get Trump’s ear – ex-Ukrainian president
Former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko has criticized Vladimir Zelensky’s alleged lack of effective communication with the administration of US President Donald Trump following the Republican’s return to the White House. In a video statement on his Facebook page on Sunday, Poroshenko expressed concern over what he described as the Ukrainian …
Read More »Musk claims USAID funded bioweapon research
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has accused the US Agency for International Development (USAID) of financing bioweapon research, including projects that allegedly led to the emergence of Covid-19, branding the agency a “criminal organization.” Musk’s comment came in response to a post from user @KanekoaTheGreat on Sunday, which claimed that USAID …
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