Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to the White House on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to revive efforts to end the war in Ukraine. In a notably warmer appearance than his strained February visit, Zelensky struck a collegial tone, thanking U.S. officials repeatedly and joking about his decision to wear a …
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on 15 August to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin confirmed. The location was chosen for its proximity to Russia, with a possible follow-up summit in Moscow. The announcement came hours after Trump suggested Ukraine might need to cede some …
U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective at midnight. The White House also announced new levies on dozens of other countries, set to take effect in seven days. While tariffs on Mexico have been delayed for 90 days, the move follows Trump’s April announcement that caused global …
The United States and European Union have agreed on a trade deal, ending months of tension. After key talks in Scotland between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the two sides settled on a 15% US tariff on all EU goods—half of the 30% Trump had previously threatened. In return, …
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has enacted a travel ban preventing nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States. Among the affected nations are Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iran. The order, signed amid heightened concerns over national security and immigration policy, has drawn significant attention globally and sparked criticism from human rights advocates. The announcement …
President Donald Trump has announced a 30-day suspension of planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico after both countries pledged to enhance border security and combat drug trafficking. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced a $1.3 billion border initiative, including a fentanyl czar and joint task force with the U.S., while Mexican President …
TikTok went dark in the US over the weekend after the Supreme Court upheld a law banning the app, citing national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. However, the app reappeared a day later with a message thanking Donald Trump for efforts to restore it. The ban, aimed at preventing China from accessing US user …
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a 60-day ceasefire agreement, effective November 27, 2024, following mediation by the U.S. and France. The deal requires both sides to halt hostilities, with Israeli troops withdrawing from southern Lebanon. Lebanese forces will replace them to ensure Hezbollah disarms in the area. A five-nation monitoring committee, led by the U.S., …
U.S. inflation dipped to 2.9% in July 2024, marking the first time it has fallen below 3% since 2021. This decline has fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in September. However, despite this encouraging sign, core inflation remains at 3.2%, and the labor market shows signs of cooling, which has unsettled …
US Vice President Kamala Harris has been officially chosen as the Democratic presidential nominee after securing the required delegate votes. She expressed her honor at being the presumptive nominee as the party’s virtual roll call continues ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris is the first Black woman and the first South Asian …