Lebanon PM forms new government, pledges reforms
Lebanon has officially formed a new government after weeks of negotiations. The new Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, announced the 24-member cabinet on Saturday at the presidential palace. He said the government’s main focus would be financial reforms, reconstruction, and enforcing a United Nations resolution to maintain stability on the border with Israel. Lebanon’s political system […]
Trump Imposes Sanctions On South Africa Over Genocide Case Against Israel
The U.S. government has decided to stop giving financial aid to South Africa after it took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over genocide claims. President Donald Trump signed an order cutting assistance, which was nearly $440 million in 2023. The White House said the decision was made because of South Africa’s stance […]
Joe, you’re fired Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance and stops his daily intelligence briefings
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Joe Biden will no longer receive intelligence briefings or have access to classified information. Trump shared this decision on Friday, February 7, through a post on his social media platform after arriving at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. In his post, Trump said there was no reason […]
Trump imposes sanctions on ICC over alleged targeting of US, Israel
Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). He accused the court of unfairly targeting the United States and its ally, Israel. The ICC, which investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity, recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister […]
President Trump sanctions International Criminal Court for ‘illegitimate and baseless’ charges against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). He accused the organization of making “illegitimate and baseless” charges against the U.S. and its ally, Israel. These sanctions come after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in May 2024. The ICC claims that […]
Kanye West asks Donald Trump to free Diddy
Rapper Kanye West has asked President Donald Trump to help free Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy or Diddy, who is currently in prison. West took to social media, writing: “@realDonaldTrump, please free my brother Puff.” Diddy was arrested by Homeland Security last September, facing accusations of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and using interstate […]
No soldiers by the US would be needed in Gaza – Trump rejects claims American soldiers will enforce peace in Palestine
US President Donald Trump has denied that American soldiers will be sent to Gaza, saying on Thursday, February 6, that “no soldiers by the US would be needed.” His statement comes just days after he suggested that the United States could “take over” and “own” Gaza. “No soldiers by the US would be needed! Stability […]
China files WTO complaint over ‘discriminatory’ Trump tariffs
China has officially filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US over new tariffs on Chinese goods. The 10% tariffs, introduced by former President Donald Trump, took effect recently, prompting China to retaliate with its own tariffs on American coal, oil, and agricultural products. Beijing claims that these tariffs break international […]
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 […]