US will ‘take over’ Gaza and develop it – Trump
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump made a bold proposal: the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip, resettle Palestinians in other countries, and develop the area into a luxury region, calling it the “Riviera of the Middle East.” This announcement came during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]
Trump signs order withdrawing US from UN Human Rights Council
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that pulled the U.S. out of several important United Nations organizations, including the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The order also outlined a broader review of the U.S. financial contributions to these international bodies. As part of the executive order, the U.S. withdrew from […]
President Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada for 30 days after call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay tariffs on Canadian imports for at least 30 days following a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The decision comes after Canada committed to taking stronger action against the illegal drug fentanyl, which has been a major concern in the United States. On Saturday, Trump […]
US to send deportees from all nationalities including dangerous criminals to El Salvador after striking migrant deal
The U.S. government has reached a new deal with El Salvador, allowing deportees from all nationalities, including violent criminals, to be sent to the Central American nation. This agreement is seen as one of the most significant migration policies ever made. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has […]
Border enforcement: Trump pauses tariffs as Canada bows
President Donald Trump has decided to pause new tariffs on Canadian goods for 30 days. This decision followed a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who pledged to improve border security and take stronger action against drug trafficking. Trump had planned to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican goods, along […]
Canada’s Ontario bans US firms from government contracts, dumps Elon Musk’s Starlink deal over Trump tariffs
Ontario, Canada’s largest province, has made a bold move in retaliation to the U.S. tariffs announced on Monday, February 3. Premier Doug Ford declared that Ontario will no longer allow U.S. companies to bid on government contracts, which are worth tens of billions of dollars. Ford didn’t hold back, blaming U.S. President Donald Trump for […]
Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID
Elon Musk has announced that he and former President Donald Trump are working together to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Musk, who leads Trump’s government efficiency initiative, made the statement on his social media platform, X. “We’re shutting it down,” Musk said. He added that they are currently in the process […]
President Trump ends deportation protections for 300,000 Venezuelans in the US
The Trump administration has officially revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelans living in the United States. This decision adds uncertainty for many who depended on the program to stay and work legally in the country. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a program that allows people from countries facing natural disasters, war, […]
Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful will happen’
US President Donald Trump has again threatened to “take back” the Panama Canal, warning of strong US action if necessary. His comments on Sunday, February 2, come as tensions grow between the US and Panama over China’s role near the vital waterway. Earlier that day, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama, his first […]
Check the labels Justin Trudeau asks Canadians to buy Canada-made products in response to tariffs imposed by Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to support local businesses after the United States imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods. Former US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tax on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tax on Chinese goods, starting February 4. Trudeau responded by calling on Canadians to […]