The Trump team wants cars made in North America to use more parts from the region. They aim for 82 % of a car’s value to come from North America. Half of that must be made in the United States. The plan was announced at talks in Mexico City about changing the US‑Mexico‑Canada trade deal. Canada i
The vote began in Malta on Saturday. People went to the polls early because a snap election was called by Prime Minister Robert Abela. He said new challenges could arise from the global situation, so a quick decision was needed. Malta’s economy has been doing well. Growth reached 4% last year, and
Russia decided to bring back its ambassador from Armenia for talks, showing disapproval of the country’s growing friendship with the European Union. The move comes as Armenia plans a vote on June 7, and its leader looks to strengthen ties with the West. Armenia, a small nation of about 3 million
The White House released a new health report for former President Trump. It shows a high score on brain tests and good cholesterol levels. The report claims his heart is 14 years younger than his age. However, the new document leaves out details that were in last year’s file. Last year men
The U. S. government is planning a big change to how science grants are awarded. A new set of rules will let political leaders decide which projects get money, instead of scientists who review proposals. The change comes after the previous order was struck down in courts for lacking clear just
The Trump team has slowed the release of National Science Foundation money for four major universities. The pause is part of a larger effort to curb what the White House calls “woke” ideas on campuses. Because of this, projects that had already cleared the NSF review stage are now waiting for furthe
The state government has officially opened a door that was only temporary during the pandemic: businesses in Baltimore County can now sell cocktails to take away. This change follows a short‑lived rule that ended in 2023, and the new law will let restaurants, bars and other licensed venues offer dri
A group of business leaders in Wisconsin has asked the state’s highest court to review a decision that dismissed their challenge to congressional district lines. The group, which calls itself Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy, claims the current map unfairly favors incumbents and limits vo
The U. S. defence chief said that Asia must spend more on its own armies to stop China from becoming too powerful in the region. He spoke at a big meeting of military leaders in Singapore, where he urged countries like Japan, South Korea and the Philippines to raise their defence budgets to about 3
Voting began on Saturday in Malta, where people head to the polls to choose their next parliament. The leader of the country, Robert Abela, asked for an early election just a few years into his five‑year term. He said the island faces new global problems that need fresh answers. Malta has had a ver
