Category: World

The Trump Administration has taken yet another historic measure to make America safer. Under the President’s direction, his administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to initiate the removal of hundreds of dangerous members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a vicious and violent Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), which has been threatening our nation, conducting irregular warfare, […]

A devastating fire broke out early Sunday morning at the ‘Pulse’ nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100 others. The blaze, reportedly ignited by pyrotechnic devices used during a concert, quickly spread through the venue. Interior Minister Pance Toskovski confirmed that sparks from the devices set the ceiling alight, […]

Many analysts have interpreted Trump’s protectionist stance, and the United States’ imposition of tariffs, as economically irrational. If the liberal motto was once that “under free trade everybody wins”, it is now logical to think that, under protectionism, everyone will lose. It would also mean the end of globalisation, which would come at a great […]

Firstly, I wish Ramadan Mubarak to all those who observe. The United Kingdom celebrates the role of faith in our national life, including the contributions of our vibrant Muslim communities. We are committed to building a United Kingdom where all our religious and non-religious communities feel safe and valued and we are dedicated to promoting […]

At least 17 people have been confirmed dead as severe winds and a powerful storm system ravaged parts of the United States over the weekend. The storm, which grew in intensity as it moved into the Mississippi Valley and the Deep South on Saturday, left a trail of destruction, with numerous homes destroyed and widespread […]

The United States congratulates the Honorable John Briceño on his successful re-election for a second term as Prime Minister of Belize.  We applaud the people of Belize for their unwavering commitment to a democratic electoral process. Belize and the United States continue to share a close partnership based on democratic values, cultural ties, and a dedication to […]

  The first round of Youth Policy Dialogues has been completed.  Youth Policy Dialogues allow young people to engage directly with European Commissioners and share their views on EU policy initiatives. President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called on the Commissioners to hold these dialogues within the first 100 days of the new […]

March 2025 – Canada has formally filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the United States’ controversial steel and aluminum tariffs, which were set at 50% under the Trump administration. Despite the U.S. walking back some of these measures, Canada argues that the tariffs violate U.S. obligations under the General Agreement on […]

March 2025 – As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to assert his stance on global issues, including backing Greenland’s annexation and imposing a 25% steel tariff on European imports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has quietly turned to Denmark and other European nations. The reason? To explore the possibility of egg imports after U.S. […]

In a significant move, Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including military veterans and contractors, who had been imprisoned for years on drug-related charges. The release, which comes after ongoing diplomatic efforts, is seen as a goodwill gesture between the U.S. and its ally, Kuwait. At least six American detainees were freed, and […]