Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, has asked his team to look into restarting nuclear tests. This comes after the U. S. president hinted that America might do the same. Putin said Russia has followed the rules of the nuclear test ban treaty, but if others start testing, Russia will too. A top Russian official, Andrei Belousov, suggested getting ready for full-scale nu...
Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly, with only 37% of Americans approving of his performance as president. This is a steep decline from earlier in his second term when his approval was at 47%. The latest survey, conducted by CNN/SSRS, shows that 63% of Americans disapprove of his performance, which is just one percentage point higher than his low...
Trump's attention was grabbed by a news segment on Fox News about Christians being targeted in Nigeria. This sparked a quick reaction from him, leading to a series of posts on Truth Social. He claimed that Christianity was facing a serious threat in Nigeria and that radical Islamists were responsible for the violence. Trump then announced that he was designating Nige...
A former Green Beret, Jordan Goudreau, is now wanted by the authorities after skipping his court hearing. He was supposed to be in court to discuss whether he should be put back in jail for breaking the rules of his release. Goudreau, who is 49 years old, was arrested last year for trying to smuggle weapons into Venezuela as part of a failed plan to overthrow the Ven...
President Trump made a surprising announcement about nuclear testing. He said the U. S. would start testing nukes again. This news came just before a big meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping. Many people, including some of Trump's own advisers, were caught off guard. Trump posted about this on social media while on his way to meet Xi. He said other countries, lik...
Trump's visit to Asia is packed with action. He's been shaking hands, talking trade, and even dancing a bit. Let's break it down. First off, Trump met with Japan's Emperor Naruhito. He was extra gentle this time, no strong handshakes. He called the Emperor a "great man! " twice. This was their second meeting, and it seemed quite friendly. Trade talks are a big deal...
Germany's relationship with China is at a crossroads. A top official from the Social Democrats, part of the ruling coalition, has suggested it's time to rethink how Germany handles its ties with China. This comes after a recent diplomatic hiccup: the foreign minister's planned visit to Beijing was called off. Why? Because China only agreed to one of the requested mee...
The US has sent a big warship, the USS Gerald R Ford, to the Caribbean. This is the largest and most advanced aircraft carrier the US has. It's not alone; other warships are joining it. This move is part of a bigger plan to stop drugs from coming into the US. The US has already attacked boats they say are involved in drug trafficking. These attacks have happened ten...
In the midst of ongoing conflict, a former U. S. diplomat suggests a firmer approach towards Russia. The recent drone strikes in Ukraine, which targeted a kindergarten and left several casualties, highlight the urgency of the situation. Instead of seeking a quick resolution, the diplomat argues for increased pressure on Russia, particularly in the energy sector, and ...
Bagram Air Base, a major U. S. military site for nearly 20 years, is now at the center of a dispute. The Taliban, who took control of the base after the U. S. withdrawal in 2021, are refusing to hand it back. Former U. S. President Donald Trump has been pushing to retake the base, even hinting at talks with the Taliban. However, the Taliban are standing firm, saying ...