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Description: Tech billionaire Elon Musk, has announced the creation of a new American political party, called America First. Musk’s announcement comes after reignited disputes with President Donald Trump over the introduction of his tax – cutting and spending bill, which Musk heavily criticized. The President and Musk went on a tit for tat exchange over their social media platforms with Trump even going so far as to call for Musk’s deportation and cessation of federal subsidies for his companies. Musk through his public statements confirmed the analysis of several independent organizations including the non – partisan Congressional Budget Office, which have claimed that Trum
Description: The Gen – Z civil movement in Kenya has announced nationwide expansion of the protests, causing police forces to block key traffic routes and seal – off large areas in the country’s capital Nairobi. Protests erupted late last month as a result of the public disapproval of the government’s leadership and policies and the introduction of new tax increasing legislature. On 25 Jun, more than 19 people were killed and dozens were injured in heavy clashes with the police forces, who used live munition in suppressing the protesters. Groups of agitators have reportedly infiltrated the protest movement and instigated the escalation of violence while plunging the proteste
Description: Chinese Ministry of Finance has announced that European companies delving into the medical devices industries would be banned from selling products on the Chinese market as a countermeasure of Europe’s blockade on similar products from China. China previously decided to impose anti – dumping duties on European alcohol products and launched a review of European pork and dairy imports. European companies exceeding procurement targets of $6.28 million would be banned from Chinese markets except for the ones already selling and manufacturing products in China. Europe banned Chinese companies from participating in government contracts exceeding $5.89 million in Jun,
Description: Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, chaired the 2025 BRICS Summit which was marked by internal divisions and economic pressure from the US tariffs. Leaders and foreign ministers from other member countries, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also attended, as the alliance of anti – western countries issued the joint statement, highlighting unison regarding several global issues. The joint statement emphasized the condemnation of the US – Israeli aggression on Iran, criticized the US trade practices and the constant threat upon the global economy from Trump’s tariff policies. The joint statement als
Description: Hamas had initially responded positively to the latest US – proposed ceasefire, however, in the latter stages of the negotiations, imposed amendments and demands that were later unacceptable for the Israeli side. Hamas had allegedly demanded for stronger language to be used regarding Israel’s gradual military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in addition to the cessation of activities by the controversial humanitarian organization GHF (Gaza Humanitarian Foundation). The organization also reportedly demanded US guarantees that Israel wouldn’t violate the ceasefire and commit towards consistent diplomatic efforts in reaching an end to the war. Israel continued its at
Description: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a 40 – minute phone call with US President Trump, where they discussed the possibilities of renewed US weapons supplies to Ukraine. Trump heavily criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin in their phone call on Thursday, stating that the Russian leader outright refused to commit any efforts towards ending the war. Last week, the US Department of Defense halted weapons supplies to Ukraine, citing shortages reasons, however, after the phone call with Zelenskyy, Trump stated that continued US support was a necessity at this point as Ukraine’s aerial defenses were overwhelmed by constant Russian attacks. The presidents also discu
Description: US President Donald Trump has stated that representatives from his office would directly engage with their Chinese counterparts in ensuring a deal regarding the social media platform TikTok. The app came under scrutiny from US regulators which raised concerns over privacy violations and TikTok’s connections to the Chinese government, suspecting the app might have been misused for espionage purposes. The sale was halted due to mounting pressure from the US – China trade war, although, recent developments indicated willingness from both sides to finalize the deal which would see TikTok’s US operations pertaining to an American company. Trump extended the sale dead
Description: Weeks after the ruling Socialist Party, PSOE, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was under scrutiny over a corruption scandal, the newest reconstruction brought about new allegations of sexual harassment. Francisco Salazar, a close associate to the Prime Minister was accused of sexually abusing a certain junior assistant, couple of days after Prime Minister Sanchez announced the planned restructuring of the ruling government’s cabinet. Sanchez was attempting to avoid potential snap elections through what he called a reformative transformation of the ruling government, which was heavily criticized since Santos Cerdan, one of PSOE’s higher echelon members, was in
Description: The Pakistani military has announced the successful neutralization of over thirty militants attempting to conduct incursion operations in the north region of Waziristan. The military published conflicting reports claiming initially the militants were part of the Indian – sponsored Khawarij organization, while secondary assessments indicated the group was part of the Pakistani Taliban. The country has been plagued with terrorist attacks, fighting against separatist movements in the regions of Baluchistan, Waziristan and the constantly disputed Kashmir. Tensions in the region have surged, after Pakistan’s four-day confrontation with India over the Pahalgam terrori
Description: Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, has laid serious accusations against the US, claiming US sponsored groups within his country attempted to provoke a coup and remove him from office. Both countries recalled their ambassadors after the allegations sparked renewed waves of bilateral tensions. The reported coup attempt was spearheaded by Petro’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alvaro Leyva, who was recorded talking to US lawmakers regarding potential international support in order to topple Petro’s government. According to the leaked phone call, Leyva sought support from two Florida congressmen, Mario Diaz – Balard and Carlos Gimenez who have denounced the al