Canada announces new border rules in response to Trump's tariff threat

Canada announces new border rules in response to Trump’s tariff threat

Canada has announced plans to introduce comprehensive new security measures at the US border, featuring enhanced surveillance and establishing a collaborative “strike force” to combat transnational organized crime. The commitment comes in response to a warning from President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated that upon assuming office in January, he may implement a 25% tariff…

Trump receives $15 million in ABC News slander case

ABC News has reached a settlement of $15 million (£12 million) with US President-elect Donald Trump in response to a defamation lawsuit. This agreement follows remarks made by the network’s prominent anchor, who inaccurately claimed that Trump had been deemed “liable for rape.” During an interview on March 10 this year, George Stephanopoulos repeatedly questioned…

Migrants sent to the UK from a distant military island

Migrants sent to the UK from a distant military island

Migrants stuck for over three years on the isolated Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia have finally arrived in the UK. Documents reviewed by the BBC indicate that Sri Lankan Tamils are granted permission to stay in the country for six months, accompanied by financial assistance from the Foreign Office. Their arrival in the UK…

Trump appoints loyalist ex-aide as FBI director

Trump appoints loyalist ex-aide as FBI director

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Kash Patel, a former aide, to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an agency Patel has frequently criticized. Patel, who served as the chief of staff for the US Department of Defence during the initial Trump administration, has consistently backed the newly elected Republican president. For Patel to assume the…

Biden prepares $725 million arms aid plan for Ukraine

Biden prepares $725 million arms aid plan for Ukraine

According to two U.S. officials, the Biden administration is reportedly finalising a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine. This move comes as the outgoing president aims to strengthen the Ukrainian government before resigning in January. As revealed by an official familiar with the plan, the Biden administration is set to supply a range of anti-tank…

Victory over legal cases secures Trump's comeback

Victory over legal cases secures Trump’s comeback

In a significant development on Wednesday, special counsel Jack Smith announced the decision to drop the prosecution related to the 2020 election interference against Donald Trump. This action effectively diminishes one of the final legal challenges facing the president-elect. Smith has decided to withdraw his appeal following a federal judge’s dismissal of his case against…

US accuses Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud

US accuses Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud

Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire, faces serious allegations of fraud in the United States. Authorities have accused him of orchestrating a bribery scheme amounting to $250 million (£198 million) and of concealing this operation to secure funding in the US. On Wednesday, criminal charges were filed in New York against 62-year-old Mr. Adani, a prominent…