The United States is ramping up its economic pressure on Russia. The goal? To cut off the money flowing into Russia's military. This is all part of a new plan to force Russia to stop its aggression in Ukraine. The U. S. is targeting Russia's biggest oil companies. Rosneft and Lukoil are two of the
The U. S. is looking at a new way to send help to Gaza. This plan might replace the old system, which had some problems. The idea is to set up several aid centers along a line where Israeli forces have pulled back. These centers would help people on both sides of the line. The plan also includes pl
The U. S. has decided to restart sending weapons to Ukraine after a brief pause. This change comes as Russia's attacks on Ukraine are getting worse. President Trump said that Ukraine needs these weapons to protect itself. The Pentagon first stopped sending weapons last week. They said they were wor
The US is set to raise tariffs on a number of countries. This comes after a three-month deadline for trade negotiations, which ends soon. The White House plans to send letters to about 10 to 12 countries. These letters will detail new tariff rates, which could range from 10% to 70%. The US has alre
European nations are standing their ground against recent moves by the US to dismantle diversity and inclusion efforts. This isn't sitting well with many European countries. France is one of the countries that is not happy about this. Laurent Saint-Martin, France's minister for foreign trade, made
Imagine this: The U. S. has been sending military aid to Ukraine for years, but suddenly, President Trump hits the pause button. Why? Well, it seems there was a heated argument between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump wasn't happy with Zelenskyy's comments about the war and wanted him
Imagine managing a school in Liberia where meals are a lifeline for kids. Now, picture being told to stop serving those meals. This isn't just a scenario; it's a reality for many due to the US temporarily stopping its foreign aid. Programs in Ukraine, where veterans need help, and Zimbabwe, where HI
In 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro faced a quick lesson in U. S. politics. He refused to take back Colombian criminals released in the U. S. In response, President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. Petro blinked, promising to send a plane for the criminals just 47 minutes la
On January 14, 2025, the U. S. government made a big announcement about Cuba. They said Cuba hasn't supported international terrorism for the past six months. Plus, Cuba promised not to support terrorism in the future. This decision follows U. S. laws and is backed by the President. It also affects
The United States government recently announced new rules that limit the export of AI chips to certain countries and allow unlimited access to allies like Japan and the UK. The goal is to keep advanced computing power within the U. S. and its closest allies, while blocking access to countries like C
