Saturday, April 18, 2026

Politics

Trump Secures First Post-Tariff Trade Deal with U.K., Promises ‘Full and Comprehensive’ Pact

Former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom, marking his administration's first major deal since sweeping tariffs sent global markets into turmoil last month. In a social media post, Trump called the pact...

Xi Jinping Arrives in Moscow Amid Drone Strikes and Deepening China-Russia Alliance

Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun a four-day state visit to Moscow, signaling a bold reaffirmation of China’s strategic alliance with Russia even as Ukraine targets the Russian capital with a wave of drone attacks. Xi is scheduled to hold...

Trump–Carney Showdown: Can U.S.–Canada Relations Recover After Talk of Annexation?

President Donald Trump is set to meet newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday, following weeks of heightened tensions over trade and inflammatory remarks about Canada becoming the "51st state." Carney, leader of Canada’s...

Germany’s Intelligence Agency Labels AfD a Right-Wing Extremist Group

Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has officially classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “right-wing extremist effort,” a designation that enables broader surveillance powers, including the use of informants and audio-visual monitoring...

Han Duck-soo Resigns as Acting President to Launch Bid for South Korea’s Top Office

SEOUL, South Korea — Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president, announced his resignation Thursday to pursue what he called a "heavier responsibility," confirming expectations that he will run in the upcoming presidential election on June 3.   Han, 75, a seasoned...

Trump Unveils New Trade Pacts, Ukraine Minerals Deal, and Faces Economic Backlash Amid Tariff Tensions

President Donald Trump has confirmed the United States is finalizing trade agreements with South Korea, Japan, and India, as part of a broader push to restructure global trade in America's favor. While addressing a NewsNation town hall, Trump acknowledged...

Federal Party Leaders Race Across Canada in Final Push for Tight Election Battles

With just hours left before Canadians head to the polls, federal party leaders are sprinting across the country, targeting battleground ridings critical to Monday’s election outcome. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre launched his weekend blitz in British Columbia, making stops in...

Battle for B.C.: Federal Leaders Clash Over Housing, Energy, and Public Safety in Final Election Push

As Canada’s federal election looms, British Columbia has emerged as a critical battleground. The province, long seen as a political bellwether, is attracting intense focus from the three major federal party leaders — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader...

Deadline Looms: Elections Canada Urges Mail-In Voters to Deliver Ballots in Person

With less than a week left before election day, Elections Canada is urging voters who opted to vote by mail within their riding to hand-deliver their ballots if they haven't mailed them yet. The goal: ensure every vote counts. The...

Trump attacks Ron DeSantis for being too liberal on COVID and vaccine mandates

In a scathing rebuke, former President Trump targeted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, mocking him as "Ron DeSanctimonious" and accusing him of attempting to distort the narrative surrounding COVID.Trump's sharp criticism of DeSantis comes as no surprise, given the potential...

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Trump Threatens Iran With No-Return Point as Ceasefire Talks Teeter

President Donald Trump put Iran on notice Thursday, warning that the country must engage seriously in peace negotiations or...