US House votes to scrap Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to overturn former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. In a 219–211 […]
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200 US troops deployed to Nigeria to support operations against Islamist militants.
Around 200 U.S. troops are being deployed to Nigeria to help train the country’s military in combating Islamist militant groups,
China criticizes UK over visa scheme expansion after Jimmy Lai’s conviction.
China’s embassy in London sharply condemned the U.K.’s expansion of its visa program for Hong Kong residents, describing the move
Economic Pressure Mounts on PM Starmer as UK Borrowing Costs Rise
U.K. bond yields rose as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure over his handling of former ambassador Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy has intensified calls from Labour MPs for a leadership challenge, with analysts warning it could mark a tipping point in Starmer’s premiership.
U.S. to establish critical mineral price floors in coordination with Mexico, EU, and Japan.
The United States is working with Mexico, the European Union, and Japan to establish minimum prices for critical minerals, the
Trump administration set to remove 700 federal agents from Minnesota.
The Trump administration will pull 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, scaling back the deployment tied to Operation Metro Surge
UK PM Starmer condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy sites
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia’s recent strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as “barbaric” and “particularly depraved,” hitting power plants and leaving over 1,000 Kyiv apartment blocks without heating amid temperatures of -20°C. The attacks have caused widespread disruption, forced residents into metro shelters, and left key power facilities, including Kharkiv’s plant, damaged, while US-led peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi.
House Republicans Take Steps to Reopen U.S. Government
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is confident the three-day partial U.S. government shutdown is coming to an end. He has secured enough support for a procedural vote to reopen most federal agencies, despite Democrats refusing to assist and some resistance within his own party. Negotiations continue on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, including new immigration enforcement measures.
India Tariff Slash: Trump Reduces Duties After Modi Halts Russian Oil Imports
President Donald Trump has announced a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb India’s purchases of Russian oil, signaling a shift in trade and energy ties between the two countries.
Partial Government Shutdown Begins in US
The United States has entered a partial government shutdown after a funding agreement approved by the Senate failed to pass the House in time.
While most federal agencies secured funding through September, the Department of Homeland Security received only a temporary extension.
Lawmakers are expected to resume negotiations when Congress reconvenes next week.