Trump declines to rule out US recession as tariffs spook investors

Trump declines to rule out US recession as tariffs spook investors

United States President Donald Trump has declined to rule out the possibility that the world’s largest economy is headed for a recession amid market concerns over his “America First” economic agenda. In an interview with Fox News that aired on Sunday, Trump demurred when asked if he expected a recession this year. Recommended Stories list…

‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of snap vote

‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of snap vote

Nuuk, Greenland – Greenland’s most popular social media influencer announced her political bid just weeks ahead of Tuesday’s elections as she felt the winds of change blowing across the vast Arctic island. “This is truly a historic moment. I feel like we are finally voting on independence. This has primarily happened because the US is…

Russia claims new gains; Zelenskyy says ‘committed’ to dialogue with US

Russia claims new gains; Zelenskyy says ‘committed’ to dialogue with US

Moscow says it has made new gains in Ukraine’s Sumy region and Russia’s Kursk region as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was “fully committed” to having a constructive dialogue with United States representatives ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss how to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. US and Ukrainian negotiators are set…

Mahmoud Khalil, student leader of Columbia protests, arrested

Mahmoud Khalil, student leader of Columbia protests, arrested

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) have arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in last year’s pro-Palestinian protests at New York’s Columbia University, the student workers’ union said on Sunday. The student, Mahmoud Khalil at the university’s School of International and Public Affairs, was arrested at his university residence…

Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister?

Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister?

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…

US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran

US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran

The United States has ended a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring Iran, in line with US President Donald Trump’s policy of exerting “maximum pressure” on Tehran. In a statement released on Sunday, the US Department of State said the decision not to renew the waiver was made to “ensure we…