South Korea seeks exemption from US tariffs
South Korea is pushing for an exemption from new US tariffs. Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun recently traveled to Washington, DC, to discuss the issue with top US officials. Ahn met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. He asked for South Korean companies to be spared […]
Zelenskyy arrives US to sign mineral deal with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, DC, on Friday for a meeting with former US President Donald Trump. The two leaders are set to sign an important mineral deal, which is expected to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. While some details of the agreement have been shared, the full terms are still […]
Ukraine: Russia suggests restoring air links with US
Russia has suggested reopening direct flights with the United States. The proposal was made during a meeting between Russian and US officials in Istanbul. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the talks were serious and professional. However, it did not say how the US responded to the idea. Following the news, shares of Russian airline Aeroflot […]
US needs role in Ukraine to deter Putin from invading Ukraine again – UK PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a strong US security guarantee in Ukraine to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin from attacking again. As he traveled to Washington DC for talks with Donald Trump, Starmer emphasized the importance of US support in maintaining peace in Europe. Speaking to reporters, Starmer said discussions about sending […]
Desperate for relevance” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer slams Kemi Badenoch
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticized Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, accusing her of seeking attention. During a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 26, Badenoch claimed that Starmer followed her advice on cutting the aid budget. She also questioned the government’s defence spending figures, pointing out a contradiction between the prime minister and the […]
Andrew Tate and brother leave Romania for US after Trump administration pressured officials to lift restrictions amid sex trafficking case
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, both British-American influencers, have left Romania after restrictions on their travel were lifted. Reports suggest that the Trump administration pressured Romanian officials to allow them to leave, despite their ongoing legal troubles. The brothers, who were arrested in 2022 for charges including human trafficking and forming an organized crime […]
US govt excludes UK, Nigeria, others from visa-free entry for 2025
The United States has released the list of countries eligible for its 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The UK has been removed from the program but can still qualify under certain conditions. However, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa are not included. The VWP allows travelers from eligible countries to visit the US for up to […]
Trump: They’re driving us insane – US workers on Elon Musk’s email
US federal employees are upset after receiving mixed instructions about an email request from Elon Musk. The email, backed by President Donald Trump, asked workers to list their tasks from the past week or risk losing their jobs. Musk warned that not replying would be considered a resignation. However, two days later, the Department of […]
Russia vs Ukraine: Peace can’t amount to ‘surrender of Ukraine’ – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has made it clear that peace in Ukraine should not come at the cost of Ukraine’s surrender. He shared this view during a joint press conference with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. Macron stressed that Ukraine has fought hard for its independence and sovereignty, not […]
US judge blocks DOGE team from accessing Education Department
A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked a government team created by former President Donald Trump from accessing sensitive information from the U.S. Education Department and the Office of Personnel Management. The team, called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was led by billionaire Elon Musk. Judge Deborah Boardman in Maryland issued the ruling after labor […]