Former U.S. President Donald Trump stirred up fresh controversy on Tuesday by denouncing India, China, and Brazil as “tremendous tariff-makers.” Speaking at a retreat with House Republicans in Florida, Trump vowed to prioritize American interests, declaring, “We’re not going to let that happen any longer because we’re going to put America first.“ The former president…
Germany’s economy is in the midst of a significant downturn, with the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) projected to shrink by 0.1% in 2025, according to the BDI industry association. This marks the third consecutive year of economic contraction—a troubling first since Germany’s reunification in the 1990s. While the eurozone is expected to grow by…
Tensions between the United States and Colombia de-escalated on Sunday after the Colombian government agreed to accept repatriated citizens on U.S. military flights. This decision followed President Donald Trump’s threat of imposing significant sanctions on Colombia, Latin America’s fourth-largest economy. The White House announced the resolution in a statement, noting that Colombia had agreed to…
Israel has accused Hamas of breaching the terms of a ceasefire agreement that came into effect a week ago. The truce, which had initially raised hopes for a de-escalation, has facilitated the release of seven hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners. In a statement released on Sunday, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
President Donald Trump has wasted no time making waves in his first week back in office. After taking the oath on Monday, the Republican leader hit the ground running, revisiting campaign promises and reversing numerous policies set by his predecessor, Joe Biden. His agenda is ambitious, from addressing disaster relief to proposing tax reforms that…
The devastating impact of the Israel-Hamas war has set Gaza’s development back by six decades, according to the United Nations. Achim Steiner, head of the UN Development Programme, emphasized the immense challenges ahead, as the conflict has left an overwhelming majority of Gaza’s infrastructure in ruins. Approximately 65–70% of Gaza’s buildings have been either completely…
In a tragic incident near the Turkish-Iraqi border, the two countries has united to fight terrorism following two Iraqi border guards that lost their lives, and another that injured in a shooting attributed to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), an outlawed group known for its insurgency against Turkey. The attack occurred on Friday in Iraq’s…
The chairman of the European Union Military Committee, Robert Brieger has suggested stationing European troops in Greenland. In an interview with Germany’s Welt am Sonntag, Brieger suggested it “would make perfect sense” for EU forces to be stationed on the Danish autonomous territory, alongside U.S. troops already present. This proposal comes amidst heightened international interest…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has been ordered to halt its operations in Jerusalem and vacate all its premises by January 30, 2025. This directive was conveyed by Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, in a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The decision follows recent Israeli legislation banning…
The European Commission is set to conduct a crucial stress test with major social media platforms next week to evaluate their preparedness in tackling disinformation ahead of next month’s German election. The test, scheduled for January 31, will involve tech giants Microsoft, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google, Snap, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter). The stress test is…
