Trump Urges UK to Retain Indian Ocean Territory Amid Iran Tensions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to maintain control of Diego Garcia, arguing that the strategically located island territory is critical to deterring potential aggression from Iran. In a post on Truth Social dated Feb. 18, Trump warned that Diego Garcia could play a […]
US Plans to Deploy More Missile Launchers to the Philippines to Deter China’s Aggression
The Trump administration will expand deployments of advanced U.S. missile systems to the Philippines as part of a broader effort to reinforce deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, following high-level bilateral talks held Feb. 16 in Manila. In a joint statement issued after the 12th Philippines–United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue, the U.S. Department of State and Philippine […]
Iran, U.S. Reach Initial Understanding in Geneva Nuclear Talks Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions
Iran announced that initial agreements were reached during mediated talks with the United States held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb. 17, marking what officials described as constructive progress in ongoing diplomatic efforts. Speaking after the negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the two sides “were able to reach a general understanding on a set […]
Barack Obama reacts to Donald Trump posting video depicting him and Michelle Obama as Apes
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has reacted after Donald Trump shared and later deleted an AI-generated video on Truth Social that portrayed him and former First Lady Michelle Obama in a racist manner. The clip reportedly included offensive caricatures and referenced disputed claims about the 2020 election. White House officials later said the post was […]
U.S Talking With Separatist Groups In Canada Seeking To Join USA
A far-right Canadian group, the Alberta Prosperity Project, has reportedly met with U.S. officials from the State and Treasury departments to discuss plans for Alberta to secede from Canada and possibly join the United States. The group is aiming to hold a legally binding referendum on Alberta’s independence later this year. During the meetings, the […]
President Trump Orders USS Gerald R. Ford Strike Group to Middle East, Expanding U.S. Naval Presence Amid Iran Nuclear Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the redeployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East in a significant escalation of military posture amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. The carrier will join the USS Abraham Lincoln and accompanying warships already operating in […]
Obama slams Trump’s repeal of climate rule, warns of risks to public health, environment
Former United States President Barack Obama has criticized the Trump administration’s decision to repeal the federal endangerment finding, a key part of the nation’s climate policy. The endangerment finding has served as the legal basis for regulating vehicle emissions and pollution from power plants for years. In a post on X, Obama said that removing […]
House Republicans Join Democrats to Challenge Trump’s Canada Tariffs
In a rare display of bipartisan dissent, six House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a measure aimed at rolling back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a cornerstone of his second-term trade agenda. The vote, which GOP leaders had sought to prevent, highlights growing unease within the Republican Party over the economic impact of Trump’s […]
UK to Double Troop Deployment to Norway in Major Boost to Arctic Defence
The United Kingdom will double the number of troops deployed to Norway as part of a significant strengthening of Nato’s defences in the High North, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced. The UK will increase its presence from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel over the next three years in response to rising security pressures and growing […]
The UK has been colonised by immigrants – Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims
Manchester United co-owner and INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ignited political debate after claiming the UK has been “colonised by immigrants” and suggesting Prime Minister Keir Starmer may be “too nice” to tackle the country’s mounting challenges. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, Ratcliffe argued that the UK economy cannot sustain high levels […]