A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has brought back a massive lawsuit against major drug distributors. The case, worth $2. 5 billion, accuses these companies of playing a role in the opioid addiction crisis in West Virginia. The court overturned a previous ruling from 2022 that had favored
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently spoke with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi. During their conversation, Wang Yi mentioned the importance of high-level exchanges between the two countries. This comment led many to speculate that there might be a meeting between Chinese President
So, there's this big shot from the U. S. Treasury, Scott Bessent, who was chatting on TV recently. He's been busy talking to China about some serious stuff, like tariffs and trade deals. He said they might have worked out a truce, which is good news because the U. S. was threatening to slap a huge 1
Russia's Kremlin has made it clear that discussions about canceling the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U. S. President Donald Trump are premature. However, they also emphasized that proper preparation is essential for such a high-level meeting. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry
Japan's newest leader, Sanae Takaichi, made her first big move by chatting with U. S. President Donald Trump. She didn't waste time. She told Trump that teaming up with the U. S. is super important to her. She also said Japan is a key player in the U. S. 's plans for China and the bigger Asian regio
The city of San Francisco recently avoided a potential confrontation with federal troops. It all started when the president decided to send in federal agents, but then changed his mind after a phone call with the city's mayor. The mayor, Daniel Lurie, spoke directly to the president and convinced hi
Ivory Coast is getting ready for a big vote. On Saturday, people will choose their next leader. The main candidate is Alassane Ouattara. He's been in charge for 15 years. Now, he wants another term. This would be his fourth time as president. But not everyone is happy about this. Some say he change
The United States has taken a bold step by imposing sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti. This move is seen as a major escalation in the ongoing tension between Petro, a left-wing leader, and US President Donald Trump, who leans right.
In the wake of the Ukraine conflict, a significant number of Russian investors find themselves in a tricky situation. Their assets, held in European depositories, have been frozen, leaving them in a state of uncertainty. The European Union is currently considering using these frozen funds, including
Europe is stepping up its game against Russia. Leaders from various countries gathered in London to talk about how to put more pressure on Russia. They want more countries to join in and punish Russian oil companies. The U. S. has already taken a big step by sanctioning two major Russian oil compani
