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Trump Targets Canada: Digital Tax and NATO Spending in the Crosshairs
The United States has expressed concerns over Canada's proposed digital services tax. This tax would impact major technology companies, prompting a potential trade dispute between the two nations. The issue is also linked to NATO contributions, as the US urges member countries to increase their spending on defense, with Canada being one of the countries under scrutiny. Read the full story here
UN Peacekeeper Targeted: Beirut Erupts in Violence as Hezbollah Supporters Clash with Commander
UNIFIL force commander Lt.-Gen. Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz was injured after a convoy was violently attacked by Hezbollah supporters near Beirut airport. The Lebanese government condemned the attack and expressed support for UNIFIL, with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam calling for calm and an immediate investigation into the incident, which also left several UNIFIL personnel injured. Read the full story here
Graham Proposes Alternative Path for Ukraine’s Integration into Western Defense Alliance
The US Senate is considering a plan to provide Ukraine with a rapid NATO accession scheme as a security guarantee in the event of a new Russian attack. According to Senator Lindsey Graham, this idea would allow Ukraine to join NATO quickly if Russia invades again, which would lead to military action from NATO member states to defend Ukraine. Read the full story here
Global disarmament push: Trump seeks unlikely alliances with Russia and China
President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to collaborate with Russia and China on limiting nuclear weapons. He aims to establish a new era of cooperation between the nations to reduce the threat of nuclear arms. The proposed cooperation would mark a significant shift in international relations, potentially leading to a more stable global security environment, with a focus on non-proliferation efforts. Read the full story here
DNA Discovery Leads to Potential Charges for Italian Man Linked to Defaced Virgin Mary Statue
A self-styled mystic in Italy, Gisella Cardia, may face trial after a DNA test revealed that blood on a statue of the Virgin Mary was hers. Cardia had claimed the statue was transmitting messages to her and that it wept tears of blood, attracting hundreds of pilgrims to a town near Rome, but prosecutors have opened a fraud investigation into her activities. Read the full story here
AConversation with Deception: Uncovering Putin’s True Intentions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking to regain a leading role in peace talks after being sidelined by US President Trump and Russian leader Putin. Zelenskyy has expressed concerns about the risks of phone calls between Trump and Putin, stating that Putin will not stick to a ceasefire. Zelenskyy is waiting for an invitation to Washington to discuss the situation with Trump, emphasizing that any decisions on Ukraine should not be made without Ukraine's involvement,…
Ukraine’s Mineral Wealth: Zelensky Draws Line Against US Control
A US Congressional delegation in Munich reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign a document granting the US 50% rights to Ukraine's future mineral resources, but he declined. The request was made during a meeting in Munich, according to a journalist's report. The Ukrainian leader has expressed support for a strategic partnership with the US in rare earths mining, which could be part of an agreement on economic support and security guarantees for Ukraine,…
Mexico’s Leader Slams US for Alleged Ties to Cartel Operatives
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the US of harbouring drug cartels and claims American citizens are working with organized crime groups in Mexico. She made the comments in response to US President Donald Trump's claims that Mexico had joined forces with drug traffickers. Sheinbaum stated that there is also organized crime in the US and that American citizens are involved in illegal activities in Mexico, including the distribution of fentanyl. She emphasized that Mexico…
Riyadh Rolls Out Red Carpet for Historic Trump-Putin Talks
Saudi Arabia has expressed support for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Riyadh, as part of efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that the Kingdom is willing to host the summit, reaffirming its ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, while also maintaining close economic ties with Moscow. Read the full story here
American National Held in Russia on Narcotics Charges
A 28-year-old US citizen was detained at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow for possessing cannabis-laced marmalade. The man, who remains unnamed, faces a criminal case with possible penalties of 5 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to 1 million rubles. Read the full story here