Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims cocaine is no worse than whisky
In a recent cabinet meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro made headlines with a controversial statement comparing cocaine to whisky. He suggested that cocaine is no more harmful than whisky and that its illegal status is only due to being produced in Latin America. Petro argued that legalizing cocaine worldwide would help end the global drug […]
President Trump signs executive order banning transgender women from women’s sports in US
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that bans transgender women from competing in women’s sports. The order applies to all schools that receive taxpayer funding and was signed on National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Trump announced the decision on Wednesday, February 5, saying, “The war on women’s sports is over.” He […]
President Trump to sign executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. The order will direct federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, to enforce Title IX rules in a way that prevents transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams. The order, called “Keeping Men Out […]
Hamas rejects Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza
Hamas has strongly rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip and resettle the Palestinian population in other countries. The controversial idea, announced during a White House press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggested removing over two million Palestinians from Gaza. The plan included clearing […]
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 […]