U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he could move matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup away from host cities he considers unsafe. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is set to feature 48 teams playing 104 matches — with 78 fixtures, including the…
The White House has instructed federal agencies to draft plans for potential mass firings if Congress fails to avert a government shutdown before the September 30 budget deadline. According to a memo from the Office of Budget and Management, agencies must prepare “reduction in force” strategies for programs that could…
President Donald Trump has introduced a new “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing Colonnade, featuring framed black-and-white portraits of U.S. presidents in gold trim. The display, unveiled this week, adds a ceremonial touch to the White House grounds but has already sparked debate over one striking omission: President…
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s recent remarks linking paracetamol (Tylenol in the U.S.) to autism in infants, warning that such claims pose a serious threat to public health. Speaking at London’s O2 Arena in an interview with historian David Olusoga, Obama said Trump’s assertions were…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has firmly dismissed recent claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and senior officials, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism. In a statement issued Wednesday, WHO underscored that “extensive research, including large-scale studies over the past decade,…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced ongoing discussions with the United States aimed at easing tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump’s administration. Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Ramaphosa said his government seeks to reverse duties imposed on South African exports after earlier attempts to…
In a major step toward reshaping TikTok’s presence in the United States, the White House confirmed Monday that tech giant Oracle will serve as the security provider for a U.S.-based version of the app’s algorithm. The move is part of a broader agreement to transition TikTok’s American operations into a…
In a powerful show of political and cultural solidarity, President Donald Trump led tributes on Sunday at a massive stadium memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot on September 10 in what officials are calling a politically motivated killing.…
In a significant development amid tense U.S.-China relations, a new agreement over TikTok’s U.S. operations appears to be taking shape, potentially averting a full ban on the popular short video app. A senior White House official has confirmed that the emerging deal would see a new U.S.-based entity governed by…