The Trump administration’s decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has intensified the president’s campaign against the central bank. Powell called the move a “pretext” aimed at influencing interest rate decisions and warned it threatens the Fed’s independence. ALSO READ: Trump signs emergency order protecting Venezuelan oil funds Market Reaction…
German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday that international law applies to all countries, including the United States. He reacted to President Donald Trump’s comments about taking control of Greenland. Klingbeil made it clear that only Denmark and Greenland can decide the island’s future. He said countries must respect territorial sovereignty…
On January 9, 2026, China, Russia, Iran, and other BRICS Plus countries started a week-long naval exercise in South African waters. The event took place at Simon’s Town Naval Base near Cape Town. The exercise aims to improve maritime safety and protect shipping and economic activities. BRICS Plus is an expanded version of the original…
Three Democratic U.S. senators are pressing Apple and Google to take X and its built-in AI chatbot, Grok, off their app stores. The lawmakers argue that the platform has failed to stop the spread of nonconsensual sexual images involving women and minors. In a letter released on Friday, Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ben Ray…
As evening falls across the United States, protests continue nationwide after two shootings involving federal immigration officers within two days. On Thursday afternoon, U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and wounded a man and a woman in Portland, Oregon. This followed the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one day…
A 37-year-old woman from Gisagara District died after lightning struck her home. Two other people were injured in separate incidents in the same district. The woman lived in Nyanza Sector. The injured victims live in Muganza Sector. ALSO READ: How Rwanda Can Turn IShowSpeed’s Visit Into a Global Tourism Breakthrough Incident Occurred During Heavy Night…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will withdraw from dozens of international and United Nations–affiliated organizations, arguing that they operate against U.S. national interests. The decision includes pulling out of major climate and social policy institutions. ALSO READ: Trump to Meet Colombian President at White House Exit from Key Climate…
The White House said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has revived his long-standing interest in bringing Greenland under U.S. influence. Officials confirmed that the administration is reviewing several options to achieve this goal. They also noted that military action remains an option, though no decision has been made. ALSO READ: Kirehe: Police shoot motorcycle…
The order, titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” instructs the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence agencies to develop a comprehensive space security strategy. It also calls for greater efficiency among private space contractors and promotes demonstrations of missile-defense systems under Trump’s “Golden Dome” initiative. ALSO READ: Nvidia Unveils Self-Driving Car Tech as AI Expansion Accelerates Changes to…
US strikes Venezuela Maduro after months of escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. Former US President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had successfully captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a series of military strikes. However, no independent confirmation has been provided by US authorities or international organizations. ALSO READ: US promises…
