Trump Trade War Forces UK Leader To Choose Between US And Europe
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Trump Trade War Forces UK Leader To Choose Between US And Europe

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized that the UK is "not choosing between the US and the EU" following President Donald Trump's threat of trade tariffs against the European Union. The statement came after Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico - both since paused - while suggesting a potential deal could be arranged with the UK. During a Brussels press conference, where Starmer met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU leaders, he maintained that both relationships were crucial to the UK. Starmer noted it was "early days" regarding US tariff discussions and expressed support for "open and strong trading relations." The visit marked the first time a UK Prime Minister has attended EU leader talks since Brexit. On defense matters, Rutte acknowledged occasional "issues between allies" but emphasized their shared commitment to maintaining deterrence. Regarding […]

South Korean President Faces Court Again For Hearings On Removal
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South Korean President Faces Court Again For Hearings On Removal

South Korea faces an unprecedented political crisis as suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol attended Constitutional Court hearings Tuesday to determine his permanent removal from office following his attempted declaration of martial law. The crisis began December 3 when Yoon, a former prosecutor, declared martial law and dispatched troops to parliament, effectively suspending civilian rule. The opposition-controlled parliament managed to vote down the decree within six hours and subsequently impeached him over the action. The situation escalated in mid-January when Yoon was arrested in a pre-dawn operation on insurrection charges, marking the first arrest of a sitting South Korean president. He remains in detention while attending the impeachment proceedings at the Constitutional Court. If the court upholds parliament's impeachment decision, South Korea must hold a presidential election within 60 days. Yoon arrived at Tuesday's hearing in a convoy of black SUVs […]

El Salvador Offers To Lock Up US Criminals Inside Mega Prison
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El Salvador Offers To Lock Up US Criminals Inside Mega Prison

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has made an unprecedented proposal to imprison convicted American criminals in his country's facilities, an offer that received praise from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The proposal came during Rubio's visit to Bukele's Lake Coatepeque residence near San Salvador. Bukele offered to house American convicts for a fee in Latin America's largest prison, which opened last year. "We have offered the United States of America the opportunity to outsource part of its prison system," Bukele stated on X. "The fee would be relatively low for the US but significant for us, making our entire prison system sustainable." After a three-hour meeting, Rubio expressed strong support for the arrangement, describing it as "the most unprecedented, extraordinary migratory agreement anywhere in the world." He highlighted that the offer extends to "dangerous American criminals in custody in […]

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Deadly Bomb Blast Targets Pro-Russian Paramilitary Leader in Moscow

A bomb explosion in a luxury Moscow apartment complex on Monday resulted in at least one death and four injuries, targeting a pro-Russian paramilitary leader from eastern Ukraine, according to Russian state media reports. Armen Sarkisyan, the senior paramilitary leader, died in hospital after being critically injured in the blast. The explosion occurred in the lobby of the "Scarlet Sails" complex, located approximately 12 km from the Kremlin, just as a man with bodyguards entered the building. Russian state news agency TASS described the incident as a carefully planned "assassination attempt" and reported that law enforcement was investigating those who may have ordered the attack. Another state news agency, RIA, noted that Sarkisyan was in critical condition, with part of his leg being amputated at the time of initial reporting. Ukraine's SBU security service had previously characterized Sarkisyan as a […]

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Trump Administration’s Immigration Arrests

The Trump administration's widely publicized immigration enforcement efforts have revealed significant challenges in implementing mass deportation, with some of the more than 8,000 immigrants arrested since Inauguration Day being released back into the United States. Federal immigration operations intensified in major cities like Chicago and New York, with agents across multiple agencies increasing arrest numbers. However, practical limitations have complicated the administration's deportation strategy. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faces significant space constraints in detention facilities and must comply with federal court orders preventing indefinite detention. ICE daily posts arrest figures but does not disclose detailed information about the status of those arrested. An ICE spokesperson acknowledged that federal court cases limit the agency's ability to indefinitely detain individuals, particularly when their home countries refuse to accept them back. Those released are placed under the Alternatives to Detention program, a […]

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Drug Smuggler Hospitalized After Ingesting 81 Cocaine Pellets During International Journey

A 59-year-old Nigerian businessman narrowly escaped potential fatal consequences after attempting to smuggle 81 cocaine pellets by ingesting them during an international travel route involving Ethiopia and Lebanon. Chijioke Igbokwe was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after a complex international journey. According to NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, Igbokwe departed Lagos on January 22nd, ingested the cocaine pellets in Addis Ababa on January 23rd, and attempted to travel to Beirut, Lebanon, for a $3,000 delivery fee. Lebanon denied him entry due to insufficient funds, resulting in his deportation back to Addis Ababa. Unable to excrete the pellets, he returned to Lagos, where NDLEA officers intercepted him. Medical interventions became critical as the smuggling attempt posed significant health risks. After five days of observation, only 24 pellets were naturally expelled. […]

Trump Secures Freedom For Six Americans Held In Venezuela
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Trump Secures Freedom For Six Americans Held In Venezuela

Six American detainees have been released by Venezuela following direct talks between President Nicolás Maduro and Richard Grenell, a senior Trump administration official, in Caracas. The development was announced simultaneously by President Donald Trump and Grenell on social media. Grenell shared a photograph of the freed individuals aboard his aircraft, showing them wearing the light blue uniforms characteristic of Venezuela's prison system. While their identities weren't disclosed, Grenell reported that they had expressed gratitude to Trump in a phone conversation during their journey home. Prior to the release, the White House had issued a warning to Venezuela, demanding the liberation of what they termed "US hostages" and cooperation on accepting deported Venezuelan criminals, or face unspecified consequences. The discussions took place against a backdrop of complex diplomatic relations. Venezuelan state media characterized the talks as respectful, with Maduro stating they […]

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Israel Implements Historic Ban on UN Palestinian Aid Agency

Israel has implemented a ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) that affects operations in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. The ban comes amid ongoing tensions and humanitarian challenges in the region. UNRWA, established in 1949, currently serves 5.9 million Palestinian refugees and their descendants across multiple territories, providing humanitarian aid, education, and health services. The organization employs over 17,000 staff members, primarily Palestinian refugees, alongside international personnel. The Israeli government's decision stems from claims that Hamas members have infiltrated UNRWA and that the organization's facilities have been misused. Israeli forces report finding Hamas-built tunnels under UNRWA schools and weapons in their facilities. Israel also alleges that some UNRWA staff members were involved in the October 7, 2023, attack. UNRWA Director-General Philippe Lazzarini contests these claims, stating that the organization maintains neutrality […]

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Justice Department Undergoes Major Civil Rights Policy Shifts Under Trump

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is undergoing significant policy changes as Donald Trump begins his second presidential term. These changes reflect broader shifts in the administration's approach to civil rights enforcement and cultural issues. The transition is marked by immediate action, with the department issuing a memo freezing civil rights cases and withdrawing from multiple Biden-era cases. Personnel changes include reassigning top appellate section officials to a new task force focused on sanctuary cities immigration enforcement. Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon, 56, to lead the Civil Rights Division. A California lawyer, Dhillon has previously challenged the 2020 election results and opposed state laws protecting gender-affirming surgery providers. While some former officials express concerns about her focus on "cultural grievance issues," others praise the administration's decisive approach to implementing campaign promises. Key policy changes include: The elimination of Diversity, Equity, […]

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Fed Faces First Interest Rate Decision Under New Trump Administration

The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates at its first policy meeting since Donald Trump's return to office. The decision, due Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, comes amid recent statements from President Trump advocating for lower rates. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos via video call, Trump expressed his intention to push for immediate rate reductions, both domestically and internationally. His comments continue a pattern of publicly discussing monetary policy, breaking from the traditional presidential practice of maintaining distance from Fed decisions. The economic landscape has shifted significantly since Trump's previous term ended in 2021. Current indicators show inflation at 2.9% as of December, above the Fed's 2% target but considerably lower than during the post-pandemic period. The job market remains resilient, with unemployment at 4.1% in December, while consumer spending continues to show strength. […]

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