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US State Department Halts Foreign Aid Pending Review by President Trump
On Friday, the US State Department issued a "stop-work" order for all existing foreign assistance and paused new aid. This…
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as US Defence Secretary Amidst Serious Allegations
The US Senate confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as US Defence Secretary on Friday amidst allegations of alcohol…
WHO Initiates Major Cost-Cutting Measures Following U.S. Withdrawal
Following President Donald Trump's declaration about the U.S. leaving the World Health Organization (WHO), the agency plans to introduce major…
Putin Ready to Talk to Trump, Awaits Signals from Washington
Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to engage with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump but is waiting for clear signals from…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle has halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to limit automatic birthright citizenship, labelling the executive order…
Italy’s Supreme Court Upholds Amanda Knox’s Slander Conviction
Italy's Supreme Court confirmed on Thursday the slander conviction against American Amanda Knox, concluding nearly two decades of legal proceedings…
Thailand Implements Historic Same-Sex Marriage Law
On Thursday, a high-profile gay couple in Thailand celebrated their marriage as the nation’s same-sex marriage law took effect. Thai…
Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Trump, Plans $600 Billion Investment
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House. In a Thursday call,…
Trump to Putin: End Ukraine Conflict or Risk Harsher US Sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to quickly work toward a resolution for the ongoing Ukraine…