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Trump Meets Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago Amid Intensified Peace Negotiations and Russian Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Florida estate as new peace proposals are discussed and diplomatic links with Putin continue

Netanyahu’s Upcoming Visit with Trump Highlights Strategic Divergences on Gaza, Iran and Regional Policy

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, substantive disagreements over Middle East strategy are set to test their longstanding alliance

Why Saudi Arabia May Recalibrate Its US Spending Commitments Amid Rising China–America Rivalry

Strategic flexibility, energy policy and regional priorities are shaping Riyadh’s cautious approach to large-scale US pledges

U.S. ICE Enforcement Shift Spurs Surge in At-Large Arrests, Government Data Shows

Interior immigration raids in communities have risen sharply under new tactics, with a significant share involving individuals without criminal convictions

Trump Says ‘We’ll Get It Done’ as Ukraine Peace Talks Enter Crucial Stage with Zelensky

U.S. President expresses optimism ahead of Mar-a-Lago meeting with Ukrainian leader to advance a revised peace plan amid ongoing war with Russia

Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Coordinated Push for Negotiated End to Russia’s War

Post-meeting statements highlight renewed diplomatic momentum, U.S. leadership, and shared interest in ending the conflict through strength and negotiation

President Trump Makes History as First U.S. President to Host the 48th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

Trump presides over the annual celebration of American cultural achievement with tributes to iconic artists and performers

JD Vance Warns Mass Immigration Could Be Existential for Germany

The U.S. senator argues that admitting millions from culturally incompatible societies risks irreversible harm to Germany, regardless of broader European politics.

King Charles and Prince William Poised for Separate 2026 US Visits to Reinforce UK-US Trade and Diplomatic Ties

London explores royal engagements in Washington and beyond next year as negotiations over a formal trade agreement with Washington continue

U.S. Lawmakers Criticise White House Over Policies They Say Hinder Tax Refunds

Senators urge restoration of IRS taxpayer advocate staffing amid concerns that workforce cuts and hiring freezes are slowing return processing and affecting full refund access

Arkansas Officials Warn Federal AI Policy Could Undermine State’s Robust AI Laws

Little Rock voices concern that new White House directives and funding conditions may clash with Arkansas’s comprehensive AI regulatory framework

Thailand Poised to Attract Strong Growth in US and Regional Tourism as 2026 Nears

Bangkok, along with Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, anticipates rising arrivals including a projected 1.2 million American visitors next year

As Bill Gates Expands His Ownership of U.S. Farmland, Farmers Sound the Alarm

American farmer John Boyd urges citizens to grow their own food or buy locally from independent farmers to protect food safety and food security.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez demands "an end to anonymity on social media"—under the guise of combatting "misinformation" and "hate speech"

"We must... force all these platforms to link every user account to a European digital identity."

A hospital in Peru reported the successful separation of conjoined twin baby girls, authorities announced, calling the outcome a 'Christmas miracle'

Comedian Michelle Wolf Targets Trump in Routine Referencing Saudi Journalist Case

Stand-up set revisits disputed political claims while the former president’s record on Middle East diplomacy remains a focal point

US Visa and Travel Rules Shift Sharply, Affecting Saudi Arabia and Other Middle Eastern Countries' Travelers

New US regulations introduce mandatory biometric screening and increased visa costs, reshaping travel procedures for visitors from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Oman and others.

Saudi Arabia Overtakes United States in Deporting Indian Nationals in 2025

New government data shows Riyadh was the largest source of Indian deportations worldwide this year amid visa overstay and immigration compliance issues

Global Reactions Emerge After Israel Becomes First to Recognise Somaliland’s Independence

Responses from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other governments underscore deep geopolitical divisions over Israel’s unprecedented move

Severe Winter Storm Devin Triggers State of Emergency and Disrupts US Holiday Travel

Major snowstorm sweeps the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, forcing emergency declarations and grounding thousands of flights during peak travel period

US Government Warns UK Move to Charge Silent Prayer Outside Clinic Undermines Free Speech and Religious Liberty

Washington expresses concern after British Catholic woman becomes first person charged under national buffer zone law for praying near abortion clinic

Two people was arrested for exercising their free speech within 2km of the European Commission.

During a wedding in Indonesia, the groom's ex-girlfriend went up to the podium during the photo session and tried to kiss his hand in front of the bride. The bride's reaction was immediate.

'I fear this is a death knell on the way the BBC is being funded...'

Political commentator Clare Muldoon reacts to news that this year the BBC pulled in two thirds fewer viewers than last year's Christmas Day.

Storm-hit Southern California was at risk of more floods, hampering millions of motorists traveling after Christmas

"Remember when we used to own things?"

"Now, you don't own. You access, you subscribe, stream, rent. They call it the convenience era. But let's be real, it's the control era."

U.S. Airlines Cancel or Delay Thousands of Flights Amid Severe Winter Storm Warnings

Winter storm Devin disrupts peak holiday travel, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays across major U.S. airports.

Zohran Mamdani Appoints Lillian Bonsignore as New FDNY Commissioner

“Although she never served as a firefighter, she's confident that won't matter … Bonsignore is a trailblazer for the LGBTQ community who will serve as the FDNY's first openly gay commissioner.”

Trump Presents South Korean President Lee with White House Golden Key in Symbolic Gesture of Alliance

President Trump gifts a specially crafted golden 'Key to the White House' to President Lee Jae-myung in reciprocal diplomatic exchange underscoring strong U.S.–South Korea ties

Donald Trump has just said that "the European Union was formed in order to screw the United States."

Somali "child care" in Minnesota...

"It says you have 102 children here, and you got $2.66 million dollars in funding?"… no kids! It's literally everywhere. Police have a LOT more Somali buildings to raid.

The insane amount of snow fallen on the western Italian Alps in the last two days, visualized

Jimmy Kimmel’s Message Broadcast in the United Kingdom: America Is Experiencing ‘Booming Tyranny’

The television host warns British audiences about free speech in the United States while continuing to broadcast nightly on a major American network.

Meanwhile in England Colonialism as usual

“A teacher in an English school was accused of posing a risk to children and referred to the government counter terrorism program”. Why? “The teacher showed videos of President Trump to his US politics class”

Blackstone Agrees to Buy Hamilton Island in Australia for Approximately $1.2 Billion

U.S. private equity firm Blackstone reaches agreement to acquire one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations from the Oatley family.

Hungary Warns European Union Is Drifting Toward a Prolonged War With Russia

Budapest says diverting funds from one side to another amounts to a declaration of war and risks pulling the European Union directly into the conflict.

Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Najib Razak Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison and Fined Two Point Eight Billion Dollars in 1MDB Corruption Trial

A Malaysian High Court convicts Najib Razak on abuse of power and money laundering charges tied to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, imposing a substantial prison term and fine.

UK Anti-Disinformation Campaigner Sues Trump Administration After Being Targeted Over Tech Regulation

British advocate accuses major tech firms of ‘sociopathic greed’ and challenges U.S. visa ban in court as deportation halt upheld

Australian Wheat Grows as Competitive Force in South Korea’s Milling Imports

Rising Australian production and quality push it closer to challenging U.S. dominance in Seoul’s wheat market

The Battle Over the Internet Explodes: The United States Bars European Officials and Ignites a Diplomatic Crisis

Washington bans five European figures over alleged censorship, prompting fierce backlash from Brussels and exposing a deeper struggle over the future control of the internet.

Netanyahu’s Mar-a-Lago Visit Seen as Pivotal for the Next Phase of the Gaza Peace Deal

Israeli leader travels to Florida to meet former U.S. President Trump amid urgency to align on implementation of the 2025 cease-fire framework

White House Unveils ‘Media Offenders’ Website as Part of Trump’s Expanded Media Strategy

New official portal highlights news coverage the administration deems ‘biased or misleading’ amid intensifying public engagement with press narratives

Trump Moves Ahead With Visionary White House Ballroom Despite Ongoing Legal Challenge

The administration signals confidence as construction preparations advance on a landmark project central to the president’s long-term vision for the executive complex

White House Plans to Break Up Premier U.S. Climate and Weather Research Centre

Trump administration announces intention to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, drawing widespread concern from scientific and state leaders

Karoline Leavitt Announces She Is Expecting a Baby Girl in May Two Thousand Twenty-Six

White House Press Secretary expresses profound gratitude for motherhood and support from the Trump administration amid expanding her family

Washington State Poised to Raise Minimum Wage and Enhance Paid Family Leave in 2026

New annual cost-of-living adjustments will lift the statewide wage floor, while paid leave protections expand to benefit more workers

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Disaster Preparedness Grants, Reaffirming Support for Resilience Projects Including in Washington and Oregon

Court rules that federal disaster mitigation and preparedness funding cut by the administration must be restored to communities nationwide, safeguarding critical resilience efforts

Two Workers Succumb to Injuries Months After Ohio Well Explosion

Fatalities underscore ongoing risks in orphan well operations as state regulators investigate causes and implement safety improvements