RUSSIA – Trump-Putin Phone Call Update: On Thursday, the Russian president Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump held a phone call ahead of a Friday meeting with Zelenskyy on Friday in Washington. This is the 8th phone call since Trump’s second term. What did they discuss about? Tomahawk Cruise Missiles’ Delivery to Ukraine […]
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Trump to Send Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Ukraine if War not Settled
UKRAINE – On Sunday, Donald Trump said that he might send Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine if war with Russia is not settled. Trump said Ukraine would “like to have Tomahawks” as he left for Israel and Egypt ahead of the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit on a Gaza ceasefire. “We talked about that, and so […]
China Says Not Afraid of Trade War with US in Face of New Tariffs
CHINA – On Sunday, China said it’s not afraid of trade war with US amid new tariffs and export curbs. A Commerce Ministry spokesperson said the “willful threats of high tariffs” are not the right way to get along with China. China’s position on the trade war is consistent, “we do not want it, but […]
Mass Federal Layoffs to Target Democrat-Oriented Individuals; Trump
USA – On Friday, Donald Trump said that the mass federal layoffs are being calibrated to hit Democrats as he tries to pressure the party to agree to his demands on ending the shutdown. “It will be Democrat-oriented, because we figure, you know, they started this thing, so they should be Democrat-oriented. It’ll be a […]
What Does the First Phase of Gaza Peace Plan Entail?
PALESTINE – On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced that Hamas and Israel had signed off on the first phase of Gaza peace plan, describing it as a “great day,” but what does it entail? “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. […]
What We Know About the US-Canada Trade Talks
CANADA – According to a Canadian minister, the US-Canada trade talks were “successful” although no deal was reached on aluminum and steel tariffs. “We concluded what I think was a successful, positive, substantive conversation with President Trump on trade issues,” Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-US trade, told reporters in Washington, DC. Noting that […]
Trump Nominees Approved by the US Senate
USA – The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed 107 Trump nominees under the new rules that were adopted last month, in a move aimed at speeding up delayed confirmations. Senators voted 51-47 along party lines to approve the nominees, which included ambassadors, agency heads and US attorneys. Among those confirmed were former Georgia Senate candidate […]
Trump Approved the Ambler Road Project
USA – Donald Trump approved the controversial Ambler Road Project according to the White House on Monday. According to a fact sheet, Trump approved the appeal of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, directing his administration to “promptly issue authorizations necessary” for the establishment of the Ambler Road Project. “This project will provide road […]
Pure Insurrection Going on in Portland; Donald Trump
USA – Donald Trump said on Monday that an insurrection is unfolding in Portland as he pushes for the deployment of National Guard troops to respond to what he calls surging crime. “If you take a look at what’s been going on in Portland…That’s insurrection. I mean, that’s pure insurrection,” he said during an interview […]
Progress of the Gaza Ceasefire Talks
EGYPT – Indirect Gaza ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel began on Monday in Egypt’s Red Sea city of Sharm el-Sheikh in preparation for a halt in Gaza war and a prisoner exchange deal. The two teams resumed their negotiations for a second day on Tuesday, with the talks being part of Egypt’s efforts to […]
US States Where National Guard Troops are Being Deployed
USA – The Trump administration seeks to deploy National Guard personnel in several states across the US. The latest is the deployment of 200 California National Guard troops to Oregon, and an additional 400 Texas National Guard personnel to Illinois, among other states. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the federalization of 400 Texas […]
About the 200 Oregon Army National Guard Deployed in Portland
USA – Under the federal command, around 200 Oregon Army National Guard personnel were deployed in Portland city on Friday according to the US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). “The deployed forces include approximately 200 soldiers from the 3d Battalion, 116 Cavalry Squadron and the 821st Troop Command. “These units are critical to ensuring the operational effectiveness […]
First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Plan to Begin; Netanyahu’s Office
ISRAEL – The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said that preparations for the implementation of the first phase of the Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan are underway after Hamas’ positive response. The Israeli government would continue working with the US administration to end the war in line with the “principles set out […]
About the US Government Shutdown 2025
USA – Early Wednesday, negotiations between Donald Trump and congressional Democrats to fund the government failed to reach an agreement, resulting the US government shutdown. Negotiators had until midnight Tuesday to reach an understanding, but the deadline came and went with major differences persisting. Democrats have sought to include health care reforms as part of […]
What Does Trump’s 20-Point Plan Proposal for Gaza Ceasefire Entail?
USA – Donald Trump on Monday released a 20-point plan proposal aimed at complete Gaza ceasefire and long-term peace after meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposal envisions transforming Gaza into “a deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors” while ensuring the enclave “will be redeveloped for the benefit of the […]