Ukraine and allies ready for ‘full unconditional’ 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, foreign minister says

LONDON — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced in a post on X on Saturday that Ukraine and its allies “are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire” with Russia “for at least 30 days” beginning on Monday. “Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for … Read more

Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library

NEW YORK — Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school’s main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday. The Ivy League institution in Manhattan placed more than 65 students on interim suspension and barred 33 others, including those from … Read more

Who is Dr. Casey Means? A look at Trump’s pick for US surgeon general

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he will be nominating Dr. Casey Means for U.S. surgeon general, replacing his former pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, after questions emerged about her credentials. Means has been prominent in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement championed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a … Read more

India claims Pakistan is moving troops ‘into forward areas’

LONDON — Indian officials said during a press briefing Saturday that Pakistan had attacked 26 locations across India and the Pakistani military had begun moving its troops “into forward areas.” “I have said on numerous earlier occasions, it is Pakistani actions that have constituted provocations and escalations,” Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. “In response, … Read more

Denmark PM says ‘you cannot spy against an ally’ following reports of US spying on Greenland

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Friday that “you cannot spy against an ally” in response to reports that the U.S. was gathering intelligence on Greenland, as U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to suggest purchasing the Arctic island. “Cooperation about defense and deterrence and security in the northern part of Europe is getting more … Read more

US and Chinese officials meet in Geneva to discuss tariffs

GENEVA — The U.S. treasury secretary and America’s top trade negotiator will meet with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland this weekend to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world’s two biggest economies and to damage global commerce. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet in … Read more

What’s in the US-UK trade framework announced by Trump?

President Donald Trump unveiled the framework for a trade agreement with the United Kingdom on Thursday, marking the first such accord with any nation since the White House suspended some of its far-reaching “Liberation Day” tariffs last month. The Trump administration will adjust 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, and will lower auto tariffs from … Read more