Politics

Mike Pence rebukes Trump over tariffs and ‘wavering’ support for Ukraine

May 6, 2025

Donald Trump’s tariffs policy will trigger a “price shock” and possible shortages, and lead to public pressure on him to change his approach, the former vice-president Mike Pence has said. In one of his most wide-ranging critiques yet on the policies of the president he used to serve, Pence, speaking to CNN, derided the White […]

Trump says he had ‘productive’ call with Turkey’s Erdogan about Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza

May 6, 2025

President Donald Trump on Monday said he held a "productive" call with Turkish President Recep Erdogan on a range of topics, including the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump shared details of the call in a post on his TRUTH Social platform. "I just had a very good and productive telephone conversation with the President […]

US straddling the fence amid India-Pakistan tensions post Pahalgam attack?

May 6, 2025

As tensions between India and Pakistan simmer in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the United States has walked a diplomatic tightrope, trying to avoid being seen as favouring one side over the other. This, despite a feeling that under Donald Trump 2.0, Pakistan would be put under the pump over its support for […]

After Liberal win, can Carney bridge longstanding divides with the West?

May 6, 2025

Liberal Leader Mark Carney makes a campaign stop in Edmonton on April 27. Carney visited Calgary in early April, and was due to make a second appearance in the city but cancelled that event in the wake of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival killings in Vancouver. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press – image credit) In the wake […]

Mexico poised to become top destination for US agricultural exports

May 6, 2025

U.S. food and agricultural exports to Mexico have surged 65% over the past four years, making it the fastest growing export market for a host of American agricultural commodities and products. Mexico’s growth as a destination for U.S. exports has been spurred by the country’s booming post COVID-19 economy and a rapidly growing manufacturing sector. […]

Trump says he won’t remove Fed chair Powell, says good parts of economy are his doing

May 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as Jerome Powell, his nominee to become chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 2, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 1 of 2 U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as Jerome Powell, his nominee […]

The stock market rebound is now a historic winning streak

May 6, 2025

A turbulent period for stocks around new tariff policies from the White House has remarkably given way to Wall Street's longest winning streak in 20 years. The S & P 500 rose again on Friday, notching a ninth straight positive session for the first time Nov. 5, 2004. The index also traded above its April […]

Senators’ bittersweet exit signals new era in Ottawa

May 6, 2025

OTTAWA — Locker cleanout day for the Ottawa Senators this year wasn't the same as those of years past. Typically, it's been a bitter day for the players. But after taking massive steps forward throughout the 2024-25 season and returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs following an eight-year hiatus, there was finally something to feel […]

Ukraine Can’t Ensure Safety of Xi Jinping, Other Leaders in Moscow—Zelensky

May 6, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has referred to the security measures surrounding foreign dignitaries attending a parade in Red Square next week marking the […]

Trump pushes for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict, urges resolution in 2 weeks

May 6, 2025

President Donald Trump has called for an end to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, expressing his desire for a resolution within two weeks. This announcement came shortly after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, where both leaders attended the funeral of Pope Francis. Following Trump's statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin […]