PoliticsPresident Lai Ching-te signaled that Taiwan expects a prompt green light for new American arms shipments, framing the island’s defensive buildup not as a calculated provocation against Beijing, but as a fundamental necessity for preserving its democratic autonomy against an increasingly assertive neighbor.
PoliticsExplosions rocked Kyiv and a major oil refinery burned in Moscow on Thursday, as the latest surge in cross-border hostilities coincided with high-stakes international phone calls. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled a new push for negotiations, holding discussions with Donald Trump and European leaders to coordinate a path toward ending the conflict.
PoliticsFollowing a sharp legislative pruning of its initial $40 billion supplementary defense request, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is pivoting to a leaner strategy. On Thursday, officials proposed an additional T$210 billion—roughly $6.66 billion—specifically earmarked for an expansive drone procurement program lasting through 2031.
PoliticsPyongyang has pulled its newly appointed ambassador to Britain, Mun Myong Sin, just one month into his tenure, effectively downgrading diplomatic relations between the two nations. This move serves as a direct retaliatory measure against British sanctions targeting the Songdowon International Children’s Camp.
PoliticsExplosions rocked Kyiv early Thursday as Russian ballistic missiles targeted the capital, forcing residents into shelters. The bombardment unfolded shortly after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held high-level talks with Donald Trump and European leaders, attempting to forge a coordinated path toward ending the protracted conflict.
PoliticsA 90-minute dinner conversation in Evian-les-Bains has yielded more than diplomatic consensus for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Beyond the strategic discussions regarding peace on the Korean peninsula, the summit concluded with a symbolic gift from Donald Trump: the very pen the U.S. President used to sign official documents.
PoliticsConflict between the United States and Iran has reached a precarious pause with a 14-point interim agreement signed by both presidents. Despite the ceasefire, Donald Trump warned he would resume bombing if Tehran fails to honor terms, even as he reversed his earlier vow to dismantle Iran’s ballistic missile program.
PoliticsExplosions rocked Kyiv early Thursday as Russian ballistic missiles targeted the capital, forcing residents into shelters. The assault unfolded hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held high-stakes discussions with Donald Trump and European leaders to coordinate a potential path toward ending the protracted conflict.
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PoliticsExplosions rocked Kyiv early Thursday as Russian ballistic missiles targeted the capital, forcing residents into shelters. The strike followed high-stakes discussions between Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Donald Trump, and European leaders, aimed at finding a framework to end the protracted conflict that has ravaged the region for over four years.
PoliticsBeijing’s invitation for Taiwanese fans to use Chinese platforms or travel to the mainland to watch World Cup matches has met with sharp rebuke from Taipei. Taiwan’s government labeled the gesture an irrelevant intrusion, asserting that local broadcasts are fully accessible and the offer serves no practical purpose for its citizens.
PoliticsConflict persists in southern Lebanon despite a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran that mandates an immediate end to hostilities. While the digital agreement secures a 60-day window for a final truce, Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to resume military strikes if Tehran fails to comply.
PoliticsFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh launched a comprehensive review of central bank operations Wednesday, signaling a shift in how the institution manages monetary policy. While the committee maintained current interest rates, the move marks a departure from previous communication strategies as officials grapple with persistent inflation and economic volatility.
PoliticsUnited States and Iranian leaders have formalized a memorandum of understanding to halt hostilities, marking a fragile pivot in a war defined by months of airstrikes and maritime blockades. While the agreement offers a path to de-escalation, President Donald Trump warned he remains prepared to resume military strikes if commitments are breached.
PoliticsThe United States and Iran have signed a 14-point interim agreement to halt their months-long war, though President Donald Trump warned he would resume hostilities if Tehran fails to honor the terms. The deal marks a significant pivot for the U.S. administration, which previously vowed to dismantle Iran’s entire missile infrastructure.
PoliticsExplosions rocked Kyiv early Thursday as Russian forces launched a fresh missile barrage against the Ukrainian capital. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, confirmed the attack via Telegram, prompting widespread air raid sirens across nearly every region of the country as residents scrambled for safety.
PoliticsFollowing the G7 summit in Evian, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held high-level talks with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, describing the discussions as a pivotal moment for regional diplomacy. The Ukrainian leader emphasized that this coordination could fundamentally shift the trajectory of efforts to restore peace.
PoliticsA planned diplomatic encounter between Iranian and American officials in Switzerland has been abruptly shelved, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. The meeting, which appeared certain until late Wednesday, was suspended following a sudden pivot in the high-level agenda between the two nations.
PoliticsA memorandum of understanding intended to halt hostilities between the United States and Iran was signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The agreement represents a significant shift in diplomatic relations, marking a formal attempt to de-escalate the long-standing military tensions between the two nations.
PoliticsThe morning silence in Kyiv shattered Thursday as a wave of Russian missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital, prompting immediate air raid alerts. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, confirmed the assault via Telegram, while residents reported hearing a series of distinct explosions echoing across the metropolitan area.
PoliticsUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has signaled that Israeli settler groups face inclusion on a global blacklist for violations against children. This warning follows the release of the 2025 Children and Armed Conflict report, which documents a record-breaking surge in violence against minors across the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel.
PoliticsFear of a 1929-style economic collapse drove Donald Trump to pursue an interim deal with Iran, the U.S. President told reporters at the G7 summit in France. Warning that a prolonged regional conflict threatened global stability, Trump credited recent market rallies to the diminishing prospect of an all-out war.
PoliticsFollowing the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held a series of high-level discussions with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. The Ukrainian leader described these dialogues as a vital coordinating effort, signaling potential shifts in diplomatic strategy regarding the ongoing conflict in his country.
PoliticsDonald Trump abruptly blocked his intelligence nominee Jay Clayton from appearing at a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, weaponizing the vacancy to demand that Congress pass his controversial SAVE America Act. The move stunned intelligence officials and deepened a standoff over the renewal of critical foreign surveillance authorities.
Politics“I would rather not have the agreement, but I may sign it,” Donald Trump told reporters in France this week. The President’s skepticism toward the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement complicates a looming deadline, as the three nations face a July 1 window to either renew the pact or signal an intent to withdraw.
The House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust will convene on June 24 to examine the state of competition and regulation within the U.S. airline industry. The hearing, prompted by the recent collapse of low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, will feature testimony from Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu regarding systemic market pressures.
PoliticsVerification mechanisms for Iran's nuclear program remain the primary concern for regional stability, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan warned Wednesday. Speaking in Vienna, the prince emphasized that without robust, long-term oversight, any potential agreement between Washington and Tehran will struggle to gain trust from neighboring states.
PoliticsUnder the gilded ceilings of the Palace of Versailles, Emmanuel Macron hosted Donald Trump for a high-profile dinner intended to reset a strained transatlantic partnership. The setting, once the seat of the Sun King, served as a deliberate stage to project French prestige and secure diplomatic rapport with the American leader.
PoliticsA court-ordered inventory reveals that the U.S. National Park Service has dismantled at least 51 exhibits across 37 sites, following an executive order from President Donald Trump targeting displays deemed to inappropriately disparage the nation’s history and character.
PoliticsA bus transporting a Belarusian youth soccer team came under fire on a highway in Russia’s Bryansk region Wednesday, leaving one woman dead and eight others wounded. While Russian officials labeled the incident a deliberate strike on civilians, Kyiv’s military command issued a sharp denial, rejecting any involvement in the attack.
PoliticsDonald Trump publicly thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for remaining neutral during the recent war with Iran. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, the president suggested that their decision to abstain from active interference facilitated the rapid adoption of a ceasefire agreement.