US President Donald Trump has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to sign a “very big agreement” in the United States on Friday. The agreement, which has been under discussion between Washington and Kyiv, reportedly involves the sharing of Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for past US financial aid and potential security guarantees….
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Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada and Mexico in Exchange for Increased Border Enforcement
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 05:12 EAT Tuesday 04 February 2025 WASHINGTON | HICGI — Trump Pauses Tariff Threats on Canada and Mexico Amid Border Security Negotiations President Donald Trump agreed Monday to a 30-day pause on his proposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada, as the U.S.’s two largest trading partners took steps…
Nearly 1,000 Immigration Arrests as Trump’s Deportation Promise Intensifies.
Nearly 1,000 arrests were made in a single day as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramped up its efforts to carry out President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. The crackdown took place on Sunday, with ICE focusing its efforts on several key locations, including the sanctuary city of Chicago, as well as areas…
Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day’ and Launches ‘Revolution of Common Sense’ in Second Inaugural Address
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 21:00 Monday, 20 Jan, 2025 WASHINGTON — Moments after being sworn in as president on Monday, Donald Trump declared it “Liberation Day,” vowing that “the golden age of America begins right now” with a bold “revolution of common sense.” At 78 years old, Trump began his second non-consecutive term during…
President Biden Warns Americans About the Threat of a “Dangerous” Oligarchy
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 10:27 Thursday, 16 Jan, 2025 President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning about the growing influence of oligarchy in America, calling it a “dangerous threat” to democracy and the values the nation was built upon. Speaking at the Whitehouse during his farewell speech before stepping down next week, Biden…
Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Los Angeles, Claiming 16 Lives.
Firefighters in Los Angeles have made significant progress in combating some of the smaller wildfires, with one fire fully contained and another nearly extinguished. However, the two largest blazes continue to spread, creating a dangerous situation for residents and emergency crews alike. Despite these efforts, the strong winds forecasted for the coming days present…
Death Toll Rises Amid LA’s Most Destructive Wildfires in History.
The wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles have reached unprecedented levels of destruction, with a rising death toll and over a thousand structures already reduced to ash. The four ongoing fires—Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Woodley—are all currently 0% contained, causing widespread devastation and forcing mass evacuations. As of the latest updates, five people have tragically…
US Imposes Travel Ban on Four Ugandan Police Officers for Human Rights Abuses.
In a significant move, the United States has imposed travel sanctions on four senior Ugandan police officers due to their involvement in serious human rights violations. The officers—Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdan Twesigye—have been implicated in acts of torture, cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment. Among their documented abuses is their role in…
