Escalating tensions between the US and Colombia could significantly impact coffee, flower, and other Colombian imports, raising prices for American consumers. The trade dispute stems from Colombia's refusal to accept US deportation flights, prompting potential tariffs and threats that risk billions in US exports, including corn and chemicals.
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President Donald Trump Tuesday hinted that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with whom the last meeting at the White House turned into a global spectacle is welcome to the White House again, as Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire deal with Russia. Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin as the 30-day ceasefire deal now goes to Russia's court.
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached 49 per cent, the highest in years. While Republicans largely support him, Democrats continue to disapprove. Notably, criticism also stems from within the Democratic party itself. Trump's extensive use of executive orders and significant restructuring of the federal government mark his current tenure.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede emphatically rejected US President Donald Trump's comments about acquiring Greenland, stating, "Greenland is ours," and it cannot be taken or bought. Trump's speech aimed to sway Greenlanders by offering safety and prosperity under US control. Danish and Greenlandic leaders criticized Trump's remarks, reinforcing Greenland's right to self-determination and maintaining its semiautonomous status within Denmark.
Khaleda Zia, BNP chairperson, has been acquitted in the Niko graft case by a Dhaka court, following other corruption case acquittals. This clears her to participate in upcoming elections. The case, filed by the ACC in 2007, alleged abuse of power for an illegal deal with Niko, but charges couldn't be proven. Khaleda is currently in London for medical treatment.
Senate Democrats announced their opposition to a Republican stopgap funding bill, increasing the risk of a government shutdown by the end of the week. They propose a one-month extension to allow time for negotiation on a bipartisan spending agreement.
Joshua Riibe, a Minnesota college student, is stranded in the Dominican Republic after University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki went missing on March 6. Riibe, left without his passport, awaits the issuance of a new one to return home. Authorities believe Konanki drowned, with Riibe detailing their last moments. A judge will decide on March 28 if Riibe faces any charges.
The world is seeing rising division and polarization, from the US under Trump to Europe's migration issues and the rise of far-right groups like Germany's AfD. This polarization hampers problem-solving and encourages prejudice. Addressing social issues like affordable housing and fair wages is crucial to overcoming these divisions and countering far-right agendas.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's confirmation hearings for the position of health and human services secretary are set to begin this week. Kennedy, known for his controversial views on vaccines, abortion, and food policy, is navigating a complex path to approval. His confirmation could reshape the $1.7 trillion agency overseeing food, health inspections, and insurance for millions. Key topics during the hearings will include his vaccine stance, anti-abortion views, and efforts to gain support from both... Expand
US President Donald Trump's administration has dismissed several senior military officials, including Admiral Lisa Franchetti and General James Slife. Trump's decision to replace General Charles Q. Brown with Lieutenant General John Dan "Razin" Caine signifies a significant restructuring of military leadership amidst criticism of prioritization of progressive policies over readiness.