Political pressure is mounting as U. S. President Donald Trump takes a firm stance against Russian oil imports. In a recent move, he urged NATO allies to halt all purchases of Russian oil, aiming to cripple Russia's economy and force an end to the Ukraine war. Trump's call to action comes with a twi
Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on
Mexico is making some big changes to its trade rules. The country's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, said they're not trying to start a fight with other countries, even though they're raising taxes on imports. This includes a big increase on cars from China, up to 50%. The new rules affect a lot of goods,
The U. S. government recently made a quiet change to its plans. They initially wanted to cut funding for the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move was part of a larger effort to reduce foreign aid. The cuts were announced last Friday and totaled $4. 9 billion. However, the plan to cut WTO fundin
China is putting on its biggest military parade ever. This isn't just a show of strength. It's a message to the world. President Xi Jinping wants to show that China is a major player on the global stage. He's not alone. Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un will be there too. These l
A group of top genocide experts has made a bold claim: Israel's actions in Gaza might be genocide. The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) voted, and a big majority agreed. They said Israel's moves in Gaza fit the UN's definition of genocide. What's going on in Gaza? The experts p
A group of experts who study genocide has made a bold statement. They say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This group, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, has around 500 members worldwide. Many of them are experts in the Holocaust. Their statement could make Israel even more is
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a busy four-day trip. This is a big deal because Putin rarely stays abroad this long. He's got a packed schedule, including talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a military parade. First up, Putin will join the Shanghai Cooperation Orga
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for urgent meetings with President Donald Trump and European leaders to advance peace talks with Russia. However, progress is slow, and Russia's actions are causing frustration. Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 23 people, inc
In China's Tianjin city, a significant gathering is happening. Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting leaders from across Asia and the Middle East. This meeting is part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a group focused on regional security. Xi Jinping wants to show China as a strong
