Politics

No End in Sight: Government Shutdown Drags On as Partisan Divide Paralyzes Senate

Washington's political paralysis was on full display Wednesday as the Senate, for the sixth time, failed to pass measures to end the ongoing government shutdown. Competing bills from both sides of the aisle were rejected, with party-line votes demonstrating that neither Democrats nor Republicans are willing to concede, deepening the crisis that has left parts of the federal government unfunded and inoperative for over...

Trump Touts ‘Great Deal for Israel’ as He Pushes Gaza Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump is championing a new peace initiative for Gaza, which he has labeled a “great deal for Israel,” as efforts to end the prolonged conflict reach a critical stage. The proposal, which has reportedly been accepted in principle by Hamas, aims to secure the release of Israeli hostages and establish a framework for long-term stability in the region. The plan’s progress was...

Netherlands’ Complicity in Gaza War? Top Court Hears Case on F-35 Exports

A critical question of national complicity in alleged war crimes is before the Netherlands' Supreme Court, which is ruling on whether to uphold a...

Academic Freedom for Sale? White House Offers Cash for Ideological Compliance

The White House is dangling "substantial and meaningful federal grants" in front of nine top universities, but the offer comes with a significant catch:...

One Word, A World of Difference: Why “Oppose” vs. “Do Not Support” Matters for Taiwan

The Trump administration is currently weighing a seemingly minor, yet profoundly significant, change in its diplomatic vocabulary concerning Taiwan. At the request of Beijing,...

Gaza’s Future on the Line as Trump Pushes Reluctant Netanyahu Toward Peace

The White House is set to become the stage for a critical diplomatic push on Monday, as President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister...

Trump Draws Red Line: “No” to Israeli Annexation of West Bank

In a decisive and unambiguous statement, Donald Trump has drawn a clear red line for his closest Middle Eastern ally, asserting that he "will...

Path to Northern Peace? Netanyahu Claims War with Hezbollah Unlocks Dialogue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Sunday announced that the war against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has paradoxically created a viable path...

Palestinian Recognition: A Point of Division During Trump’s UK Visit

A significant policy difference between the United States and the United Kingdom came to the forefront during President Donald Trump's state visit, with Trump...

‘He Should Never Have Been Appointed’: Epstein Accuser’s Family Blasts Mandelson Role

The family of the late Virginia Giuffre, a vocal accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, has publicly condemned the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the...

Pharma Exodus? £1bn Research Hub Scrapped as Giants Pause UK Investment

The UK's life sciences sector has been dealt a severe blow with MSD's decision to ditch its under-construction £1bn research center in London. This...

Poland Seeks More Air Defenses as Trump Weighs Response to Russian Incursion

In the wake of a provocative Russian drone incursion, Poland is actively lobbying its NATO partners for more sophisticated air defense capabilities. The incident,...

Gen Z Uprising: How a Social Media Ban Ignited Nepal’s Youth

A controversial ban on social media has ignited a powerful, youth-led uprising in Nepal, revealing a deep generational rift and widespread anger at the...

“As Important as WWII”: UK Envoy Urges Historic Tech Alliance with US to Counter China

Peter Mandelson, Britain's ambassador to the US, has issued a stark warning about the future of global dominance, calling for a US-UK technology partnership...