Politics

Americans wary of Trump’s economic about-faces

April 27, 2025

US President Donald Trump's approval ratings have tumbled in the weeks since he anounced punishing import tariffs on most countries, a sign of potential political headwinds for his Republican Party (SAUL LOEB) President Donald Trump's various U-turns are leaving Americans disillusioned — especially after he was elected on vows of guaranteeing economic prosperity. He has […]

Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report says

April 27, 2025

An American man identified as the son of a deputy director of the CIA was killed in eastern Ukraine in 2024 while fighting under contract for the Russian military, according to an investigation by independent Russian media. Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, died on 4 April 2024 in “Eastern Europe”, according to an obituary published by […]

Who is Tim Pool? MAGA influencer who allegedly received money from Russia attends WH press briefing

April 27, 2025

Tim Pool, a pro-Trump podcaster who was “secretly” funded by Russia, attended the White House Press briefing on Tuesday. He was invited by White House press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Tim Pool attends WH press briefing(WH press briefing screenshot) His appearance at White House press briefing comes as the Trump administration established a New Media seat […]

Better Buy: Bitcoin vs. Gold

April 27, 2025

Thus far, gold has vastly outperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in 2025. For the year, gold is up 30% and is now trading at all-time highs. Amidst all the tariff uncertainty, investors are searching out safe havens to preserve the value of their money, and gold is arguably the safest of all safe havens. But don't […]

Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy Witkoff meets Putin

April 27, 2025

Summary Putin hosts Witkoff for talks in the Kremlin Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to meet at a high level Kremlin aide Ushakov says positions moved closer Ukraine and Europe push back against some US proposals MOSCOW/LONDON/ROME, April 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for […]

Russia’s top diplomat says Kremlin is “ready to reach a deal” with U.S. on Ukraine, some elements to be “fine tuned”

April 27, 2025

Russia's top diplomat says some elements of potential Ukraine deal need to be "fine tuned" Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday that the Kremlin is "ready to reach a deal" with the U.S. on Ukraine, though he also said some elements need to be "fine tuned." "The President of the United States believes, and […]

A trap? Behind Putin’s change of heart on direct talks with Ukraine

April 27, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission at the Kremlin on April 23, 2025. Despite international calls for direct peace talks, the Kremlin had always responded with a resounding “niet”. But in a change of heart on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would be open to bilateral peace talks […]

Is Russia’s Putin ready to stop Ukraine war along current front line?

April 27, 2025

Speculation abounds after a report suggested President Putin could be ready to abandon plans to absorb Ukrainian regions into Russia. Kyiv, Ukraine – Finishing a cigarette with a final deep puff outside a hospital building in central Kyiv, a wounded Ukrainian drone operator sums up Russian President Vladimir Putin’s readiness to end the Ukraine war […]

Trump says ‘inflammatory’ Zelenskyy statement on Crimea prolongs war with Russia

April 27, 2025

President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement on Crimea, saying it was "very harmful" to peacemaking efforts. "It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that make it so difficult to settle this war," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "He has nothing to boast about! The situation for Ukraine is dire — He […]

Elon Musk to step back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge

April 27, 2025

Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge 2 days ago Share Save Lily Jamali • @lilyjamali North America Technology Correspondent Reporting from San Francisco Share Save Reuters Elon Musk (left) with Donald Trump outside the White House (file photo) Tesla boss Elon Musk has pledged to "significantly" cut back his role in the […]