Trump comments on fallen soldiers have sparked strong criticism after the mother of a Scottish soldier killed in Afghanistan described the remarks as “soul-destroying” and deeply disrespectful to military families. Mother speaks out on loss and anger Janette Binnie, who lives in Crimond in Aberdeenshire, lost her son Sean Binnie in May 2009 while he…
Ukraine Russia US talks are underway in the United Arab Emirates, with President Volodymyr Zelensky expressing cautious hope that the discussions could become a step toward ending the war. The trilateral talks bring together delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States amid ongoing fighting and diplomatic pressure. Donbas at the Center of UAE Talks…
The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mark Rutte, has said that Europe should consider itself fortunate that Donald Trump is in power, arguing that the pressure applied by the former U.S. president has pushed European countries to take greater responsibility for their own security. Rutte made the remarks during the World…
The life of Uganda’s veteran opposition figure, Kizza Besigye, is reportedly in danger. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, issued a statement after visiting him in prison, raising serious concern over his declining condition. Byanyima said Besigye, 69, is extremely weak and struggling to walk. She added that he suffers significant pain in his legs and has…
Japan nuclear plant restart efforts have taken a significant step forward as authorities resume operations at the world’s largest nuclear power station, more than a decade after the Fukushima disaster reshaped the nation’s energy policy. Japan has restarted reactor number six at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, northwest of Tokyo, marking the first revival of…
Envoys from the United States and Russia met at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The talks involved representatives of President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin. Russia refused to comment on details but said it wanted updates on discussions between the US, Europe, and Ukraine. Russia’s TASS news agency reported that US envoy…
While the image itself was artificial, the message behind it has forced Canada to confront an uncomfortable possibility. An AI-generated post shared by US President Donald Trump, showing American flags over Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela, quickly circulated online and reignited tensions between Ottawa and Washington. Such provocations are not new in Canada–US relations under Trump….
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Europe will not bow to intimidation or threats. He was responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that he would impose heavy tariffs if Europe refuses to allow the United States to take control of Greenland. While several European leaders have chosen cautious language to avoid escalating…
Hackers successfully disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions, broadcasting footage of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. The broadcast urged security forces not to “point your weapons at the people.” This incident represents the latest disruption amid widespread nationwide protests in Iran. The attack highlights vulnerabilities in Iran’s state TV infrastructure and raises questions about internal…
The Trump Greenland dispute Russia is drawing close attention in Moscow, where officials and state-aligned commentators have openly welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The proposal has strained relations between Washington and European capitals, particularly Denmark, while exposing growing transatlantic tensions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Trump would…
