Trump’s new missile shield for the US – challenges and dangers

Tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States have come into effect, intensifying the global trade war sparked by President Donald Trump. Trump’s tariffs on metals imports took effect on Wednesday, levying a 25 percent duty “with no exceptions or exemptions”. Trading partners were quick to express objections, with some swiftly announcing…

American teacher Marc Fogel, arrested in Russia for allegedly carrying medically prescribed marijuana in 2021, has been freed and returned to the United States. Fogel had been serving a 14-year sentence for drug smuggling – a charge the US State Department called “unjust”. He received a warm welcome from President Donald Trump at the White…

Montreal, Canada – Canada has its next prime minister. Mark Carney has been elected as the new head of the governing Liberal Party, replacing Justin Trudeau in the midst of historic tensions and fears of a trade war with the United States. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Canada’s Liberal leadership…

NewsFeed Indian deportees recall traumatic conditions on military flight from US At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the US and sent to India in shackles aboard a US Air Force plane. Some of the deportees recalled the trauma of the flight. Published On 6 Feb 20256 Feb 2025

Emergency divers respond after a passenger aircraft collided with a helicopter, in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport [Andrew Harnik/Getty Images via AFP]

King Abdullah II of Jordan met United States President Donald Trump at a critical moment. With Jordan hosting more than 2 million Palestinian refugees, Trump’s plan to “own” Gaza and relocate its population puts the kingdom in a tough spot. Abdullah calls displacement a red line – but how much can he push back? Recommended…