European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support on Tuesday for the peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year conflict in Gaza. “Welcome President @realDonaldTrump’s commitment to end the war in Gaza. Encourage all parties to now seize this opportunity. The EU stands ready to contribute,” she wrote on X. “Hostilities should end […]
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponents appeared to make little progress at a White House meeting aimed at heading off a government shutdown that could disrupt a wide range of services as soon as Wednesday. Both sides emerged from the meeting saying the other would be at fault if Congress fails to extend […]
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo appeared in court on Tuesday, facing multiple charges linked to last December’s martial law crisis. The allegations include abetting an insurrection, falsifying official documents, and committing perjury. Han had been serving under then-President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law before being impeached. Han also briefly took on […]
President Donald Trump has outlined a 20-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza and securing the release of remaining hostages. The plan has been endorsed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is now under review by Hamas representatives, with mediators from Qatar and Egypt playing key roles in conveying the proposal. […]
Hungary announced on Monday that it is restricting access to 12 Ukrainian news websites, following a similar action taken earlier this month by Ukraine. The decision adds further strain to already tense relations between the two neighbouring countries amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Earlier in the month, Ukraine blocked several websites it accused of […]
Sweden, France, and Germany have announced plans to send military personnel and anti-drone equipment to Denmark to assist with security during this week’s European summits in Copenhagen. This decision follows recent drone activity that led to the temporary closure of several Danish airports. Denmark will host two major events: a meeting of European Union leaders […]
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves was briefly disrupted on Monday when a demonstrator holding a Palestinian flag interrupted her speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Reeves promptly continued her remarks, expressing understanding for the protester’s message and highlighting that the UK had made the decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Monday that Ukraine seeks to create a joint aerial defence system with its European allies to guard against Russian threats. NATO leaders have pointed out that Russia has been testing the alliance’s readiness by violating the airspace of Poland and the Baltic countries, while Kyiv believes its experience with […]
China’s new visa program targeting foreign tech professionals launches this week, offering an alternative pathway for international STEM graduates at a time when changes to U.S. visa policies are prompting many to explore other options. Although China already has a large pool of skilled engineers, the introduction of the K visa is part of broader […]
The Pentagon has deployed 200 Oregon National Guard troops under federal authority following President Trump’s announcement to send military personnel to Portland. The decision coincides with a legal challenge filed by the state of Oregon, which contests the federal deployment in the city. President Trump stated that the troops would be tasked with protecting federal […]