In a bold move, the UK, Australia, and Canada have officially acknowledged Palestine as a state. This decision comes as a response to Israel's actions in Gaza and the ongoing expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, emphasized that this recognition is not an
Russia's recent aggressive actions have put Poland and its allies on high alert. Early on a Saturday morning, Polish and allied fighter jets were quickly sent up after Russia launched a large-scale air attack on Ukraine, with some strikes happening near the Polish border. This happened just hours a
Japan is making a big move. They are sending eight planes, including four powerful F-15 fighters, to NATO bases in the U. S. , Canada, and Europe. This is a first for Japan. Their planes have never been to Canada or Europe before. A total of 180 people from different air bases in Japan are part of
Chrystia Freeland has decided to step away from her cabinet role, marking the end of her 12-year journey in public service. This move comes with a mix of gratitude and a hint of sadness, as she shared on social media. Freeland emphasized that democracy thrives because political roles are not permane
Ghana says it has sent back 14 African immigrants deported by the U. S. to their home countries. But lawyers for some of these immigrants say that's not true. They claim their clients are still being held in Ghana. This has caused a big disagreement between the Ghanaian government and the lawyers.
Political pressure is mounting as U. S. President Donald Trump takes a firm stance against Russian oil imports. In a recent move, he urged NATO allies to halt all purchases of Russian oil, aiming to cripple Russia's economy and force an end to the Ukraine war. Trump's call to action comes with a twi
Mexico is making some big changes to its trade rules. The country's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, said they're not trying to start a fight with other countries, even though they're raising taxes on imports. This includes a big increase on cars from China, up to 50%. The new rules affect a lot of goods,
The U. S. government recently made a quiet change to its plans. They initially wanted to cut funding for the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move was part of a larger effort to reduce foreign aid. The cuts were announced last Friday and totaled $4. 9 billion. However, the plan to cut WTO fundin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a busy four-day trip. This is a big deal because Putin rarely stays abroad this long. He's got a packed schedule, including talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a military parade. First up, Putin will join the Shanghai Cooperation Orga
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for urgent meetings with President Donald Trump and European leaders to advance peace talks with Russia. However, progress is slow, and Russia's actions are causing frustration. Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 23 people, inc
