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China’s military launched large scale joint drills around Taiwan on Monday, dispatching air, naval and rocket forces in what Beijing described as a stern warning against separatist activity and external interference. The exercises prompted Taiwan to place its armed forces on high alert, underscoring the fragility of security in the Taiwan Strait as tensions deepen … Read more
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted Sunday that Democrats will regain control of the US House of Representatives in the next midterm elections, clearing the way for Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries to become the next speaker. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week,” Pelosi said she sees no scenario in which Jeffries would fail to assume the … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday as diplomatic efforts intensify to end Russia’s nearly three year war in Ukraine. The talks are expected to focus on a US brokered peace plan, possible American security guarantees for Kyiv and a separate economic framework tied to eastern Ukraine. … Read more
The Pacific island nation of Palau has agreed to accept up to seventy five deportees from the United States under a new agreement that underscores. The Trump administration’s accelerated push for mass removals and highlights the growing role of small partner nations in US immigration enforcement. The arrangement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, allows … Read more
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that she is expecting her second child, sharing the news publicly as she continues to serve in one of the most visible roles in the Trump administration. Leavitt said she and her husband are expecting a baby girl in May, marking another personal milestone during her first … Read more
The United States carried out airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria this week, escalating its military involvement in West Africa following warnings from President Donald Trump about attacks against Christian communities. The operation marked the latest instance of US strikes ISIS in Nigeria, a campaign American officials said was conducted in coordination with … Read more
LONDON — Britain’s King Charles highlighted the importance of unity in diversity and extending kindness to those in need in his annual Christmas Day message on Thursday, speaking against a backdrop of international conflict and domestic challenges. The monarch’s broadcast, delivered from Westminster Abbey, offered reflections on the year and a call for empathy and … Read more
Kyiv — Ukraine and the United States are close to finalizing a framework of security guarantees and economic arrangements tied to a proposed peace plan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday. Even as Russia rejected a Christmas ceasefire and signaled demands for changes to the emerging deal. Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an emergency request from the Trump administration seeking to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois over the objections of state and local officials, delivering a rare setback for President Donald Trump on an issue central to his immigration agenda. In an unsigned order, the court said the … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Department of Education will resume garnishing wages of borrowers with defaulted federal student loans starting in January, the agency confirmed. The move marks the first major step in student debt collections since the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted such actions in 2020. “Borrowers will receive notices before any wage garnishments begin, providing ample … Read more
