World leaders reacted cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a new international “Board of Peace,” which would require countries to pay US$1 billion for permanent membership. Analysts quickly compared the idea to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council. The White House has invited several global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]
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Spain is in mourning after a tragic collision between two high-speed trains in Andalusia, leaving 21 people dead and more than 70 injured. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described it as a “night of deep pain” for the nation. The accident occurred Sunday evening near Adamuz, as a train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and […]
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Britain’s long-running Brexit battles are stirring once again. The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is preparing legislation aimed at moving the UK closer to the European Union, signaling a fresh chapter in post-Brexit relations. Since winning the July 2024 election that ended 14 years of Conservative rule, Starmer has prioritized repairing Britain’s […]
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Hundreds of Londoners gathered on Saturday to voice concerns over Beijing’s ambitious new “mega” embassy, just days before a crucial decision on the project. Masked and scarfed protesters waved banners reading “Free Hong Kong. Revolution Now” and chanted “No to Chinese embassy”, showing their opposition to what they see as a potential security risk. Placards […]
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A high-stakes meeting at the White House yesterday between top US officials and representatives from Denmark and Greenland did little to ease tensions over President Donald Trump’s controversial interest in the Danish territory of Greenland. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]
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