Trump: Harvard to Pay $500 Million, Launch Trade School Programs

Trump: Harvard to Pay $500 Million, Launch Trade School Programs

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration was nearing a deal with Harvard University, which would involve a $500 million payment by the Ivy League school, following months of negotiations over campus policies. The administration has been in conflict with several elite universities, threatening to cut federal funding over issues such as pro-Palestinian […]

Medicaid Drug Prices Set to Drop Following Pfizer Agreement with Trump Administration

Trump’s Pfizer Deal: Protecting Pharma Profits at the Expense of Public Health

Pfizer has reached a high-profile agreement with President Donald Trump to reduce Medicaid drug prices in exchange for significant tariff relief. While the administration hails this as a win for patients, it is a misguided deal that mainly protects pharmaceutical profits. The agreement commits Pfizer to price certain medications under Medicaid at rates comparable to […]

Trump and Defence Secretary Push End to ‘Woke’ Culture, Announce New Military Fitness Standards

Trump and Defence Secretary Push End to ‘Woke’ Culture, Announce New Military Fitness Standards

President Trump recently suggested using American cities as “training grounds” for the military, describing a need for strong armed forces to address what he referred to as an “invasion from within.” Speaking to a gathering of high-ranking military officials called together unexpectedly in Virginia, he presented a bold and unconventional view on the military’s role […]

US Grants Temporary Sanctions Waiver to Serbia’s NIS Until October 8

US Grants Temporary Sanctions Waiver to Serbia’s NIS Until October 8

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a temporary license allowing Serbia’s oil company NIS to continue operations until October 8, despite existing sanctions. NIS, which is partially owned by Russian companies, confirmed the extension on Wednesday. The company runs Serbia’s only oil refinery, located in the town of Pancevo near Belgrade. It plays […]

Internet Blackout Disrupts Air Travel and Daily Life in Afghanistan

Internet Blackout Disrupts Air Travel and Daily Life in Afghanistan

A nationwide internet shutdown in Afghanistan has led to significant disruptions in air travel, banking, and communication services, leaving many citizens stranded and isolated. On Wednesday, at least 14 scheduled flights were cancelled at Kabul airport, with the status of numerous other flights remaining unclear, according to data from a flight tracking service. The disruption […]

Poland Extends Border Controls with Germany and Lithuania Until April 2026

Poland Extends Border Controls with Germany and Lithuania Until April 2026

Poland will maintain border controls with Germany and Lithuania through April 4, 2026, the interior ministry announced on Wednesday. These checks were first put in place in July as part of efforts to manage migration, in line with similar actions taken by other European Union nations. The Polish government attributes the ongoing pressure at its […]

Defence Secretary Hegseth Takes Command to End ‘Woke’ Culture and Rebuild Military Strength

Defence Secretary Hegseth Takes Command to End ‘Woke’ Culture and Rebuild Military Strength

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a bold and unapologetic message to America’s top military leaders on Tuesday, calling out what he described as years of decline caused by political correctness, bloated leadership, and misguided priorities. Speaking in Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth urged military leaders to get back to basics: strength, discipline, and a commitment to […]

Keir Starmer Urges Patience as Government Takes Steps to “Renew Britain”

Keir Starmer Urges Patience as Government Takes Steps to “Renew Britain”

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed working-class voters, urging Labour’s traditional supporters to consider his party’s approach over that of the Reform UK party. Starmer described Reform UK’s messaging as divisive and positioned his vision as one aimed at building “a Britain built for all.” Speaking at Labour’s second annual conference since winning the […]

Trump: Hamas Has ‘Three or Four Days’ to Respond to Gaza Peace Plan

Trump: Hamas Has ‘Three or Four Days’ to Respond to Gaza Peace Plan

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said that Hamas has around three or four days to respond to his peace proposal for Gaza, warning of potential consequences if they do not. While speaking to reporters as he left the White House, Trump mentioned that Israeli and Arab leaders have agreed to the plan, saying, “we’re just […]

South African Ambassador to France Found Deceased in Paris

South African Ambassador to France Suddenly Found Deceased in Paris

The passing of South African Ambassador to France, Mr. Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, has raised troubling questions that go far beyond a simple tragedy. Found deceased on Tuesday at the foot of the Hyatt Regency hotel in western Paris, the circumstances around his death remain deeply suspicious. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, he was […]