Ex-Trump aide gets key trade role despite recent prison stint
Trump picks his former advisor **Peter Navarro** for senior trade position‚ despite jail time for defying Jan 6 probe. New appointment reshapes trade team with familiar faces from previous administration
New LA police chief shares unexpected plans for protecting city residents
LAʼs recently appointed police chief **Jim McDonnell** works with foreign officials on special protection program. His community-focused approach brings fresh perspective to cityʼs law enforcement
Biden's Angola visit takes unexpected turn as media brings up family matters
During his delayed trip to Angola‚ Biden faced questions about recent pardon decision. Presidential visit included formal ceremonies but got side-tracked by domestic affairs
Mexican workers to get bigger paychecks as government sets new minimum wage rules
Mexico plans to boost its daily minimum wage by 12% starting next month. The increase comes from joint decision between business-owners and workers groups‚ while officials say it wont affect prices
Mexican forces find biggest-ever fentanyl stash worth $400m in cartel territory
Mexican law-enforcement discovered record-breaking 1100kg of fentanyl in Sinaloa state. The mega-bust happened in two locations and included drug-making equipment worth about $400 million to crime groups
Nepal's leader makes surprising first trip choice - what it means for Asia's power game
Nepalʼs Prime Minister picks Beijing over New-Delhi for his first foreign visit since taking office last summer. His choice shows how small Asian nations try to balance between India and China
Trump plans massive China trade shake-up that could change everything in 2025
Former president prepares huge changes to US-China trade relationship with new tariffs and status changes. Congressional Republicans back-up the plan with fresh bills targeting Chinese imports
Secret Senate meeting reveals massive Chinese hack of US phone networks
Top US agencies prepare to brief Senate about major Chinese cyber-operation targeting phone companies. Government officials cant say when networks will be completely secure from foreign intrusion
South Korean president's late-night power move ends in total disaster
Last night South Korea saw its first martial-law crisis in over 40 years when President Yoon tried to take control. His plan failed after parliament members climbed walls to vote against the decree
Romanian security reveals hidden force behind unexpected election results
Romanian officials found proof of large-scale digital interference during presidential elections. Security documents show over 85000 cyber-attacks and social-media manipulation targeting election process
Space billionaire gets surprising nomination to lead America's space agency
Trump picks private astronaut and payment-tech CEO to run NASAʼs $25B budget. The nomination comes as the agency pushes forward with its moon-return mission while expanding private sector partnerships
Supreme Court weighs landmark Tennessee gender care case: What's at stake?
Tennesseeʼs ban on certain medical treatments for young people reaches highest court. Supreme Courts conservative majority hints at supporting state restrictions while challengers point to constitutional issues
Georgia legal twist: Trump team pushes for case dismissal after election win
Trumpʼs lawyers file new motion in Georgia court seeking to drop 2020 election case charges. They argue that president-elect status makes prosecution unconstitutional under current law
Top Ukrainian aide makes surprise US visit as Trump plans peace deal
Ukrainian presidents top aide visits Washington to build ties with Trump team. Three potential peace plans suggest major changes to Ukraineʼs NATO hopes and territorial status
South Sudan's fresh peace talks kick off in Kenya after long pause
New round of peace discussions starts in Kenya between South Sudanʼs government and rebel groups. The talks named Tumaini aim to include opposition forces left out from previous peace deal
Utah Senator makes last stand for unity in emotional Capitol goodbye
About a year ago **Mitt Romney** gave his final Senate speech focusing on national unity and shared values. The former presidential candidate expressed regret about unsolved financial issues
Secret military moves: Middle East powers send fighters to rescue Syrian leader
Iran coordinates deployment of combat-ready units from multiple Middle-east regions to support Syrian government. Forces from Hezbollah and Iraqi groups position themselves near conflict zones
Iranian Nobel laureate gets rare break from prison - medical reasons revealed
Last years Nobel Peace Prize winner **Narges Mohammadi** got temporary freedom from Tehranʼs Evin prison due to health issues. Her three-week release follows recent surgery and needs regular medical check-ups
British minister changes tune on Trump's bold NATO spending plan
British Foreign Minister backs ex-president Trumps call for higher NATO defense spending‚ marking shift from past criticism. UK plans to raise its contribution while supporting Ukraineʼs NATO future
New eco-friendly popemobile lets Vatican go green with German engineering
Mercedes-Benz created custom all-electric G-Class SUV for Popeʼs public appearances. The white open-top vehicle combines luxury features with environmental care while letting **Pope Francis** stay close to people
Inside look: How US power really works between White House and Capitol Hill
US government operates through complex interactions between elected officials in Washington. The system balances power between Congress‚ President and Supreme Court - each playing unique roles
Trump's Defense pick faces tough road as backup candidates emerge
Trumpʼs nominee for Defense Secretary meets key-senators while dealing with personal-life questions. Alternative candidates appear as Republican leaders express doubts about the ex-Fox hostʼs past
South Korean president's midnight power grab ends in embarrassing 6-hour defeat
A sudden martial-law declaration by South Koreaʼs **Yoon Suk-yeol** turned into a failed power grab. Lawmakers and protesters managed to stop the attempt without any bloodshed in just 6 hours
British police crack down on massive Russian money-cleaning networks
UK crime fighters broke up two big money-cleaning rings tied to Russian elite and criminals. Joint work with US partners led to many arrests and millions in seized money
South Korean president's midnight power grab ends in embarrassing failure
A dramatic six-hour martial law declaration in South-Korea turned into a political disaster. President Yoons attempt to seize control was stopped by quick-thinking lawmakers who managed to vote despite military presence
Top AI firm teams up with defense tech company for Pentagon projects
Two major tech companies join forces to develop military AI solutions. OpenAI brings its expertise while Anduril adds military hardware know-how into groundbreaking partnership
Trump's new trade threats push Europe to rethink its economic future
Europe stands at cross-roads as Trump prepares fresh trade restrictions for 2025. While facing potential tariffs on exports EU looks for new global partnerships and self-reliance strategies
Trump's trade threats push Europe to seek unexpected economic independence
Europe faces tough choices as Donald Trump threatens new trade tariffs on EU exports. Unlike China‚ the EU lacks unified defense mechanisms but might find unexpected benefits in developing self-reliance
Italian and Hungarian leaders talk about peace deals and EU growth in Rome
Two key European leaders met in Italyʼs capital to discuss global peace efforts and EU expansion plans. The meeting focused on supporting Ukraine and welcoming new countries into EU programs
Secret report exposes what happened inside Pernod's India business
Internal probe by law firm found top-level rule breaking in Pernodʼs India unit operations. French drink makers Delhi business now faces $67 million liability and sales restrictions in the capital