Politics

A diplomatic dispute is intensifying between Belgium and the US, as Donald Trump’s ambassador refuses to apologize for accusing his host country of antisemitism and is reportedly threatening to prohibit a socialist politician from traveling to the US.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has included the rebel-controlled Rubaya coltan mine in a list of strategic assets proposed to the United States as part of a bilateral minerals cooperation framework.

A high-ranking United States official on Tuesday revealed additional information about a secret nuclear-related test supposedly conducted by China, emphasizing that the U.S. cannot afford not to resume testing to some extent to avoid an "intolerable disadvantage" in an era of two nuclear peer rivals.

Belgium summoned the U.S. ambassador on Tuesday regarding a social media post where he accused the country of antisemitic persecution of its Jewish community, the kingdom’s foreign minister said.

The United States and Hungary signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on Monday, as the Trump administration strengthened bilateral ties with a controversial ally at a politically sensitive time for Budapest.

The U.S. military is getting ready for the potential of extended, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump commands an attack in a situation that could escalate into a much more serious conflict than previously experienced between the nations.

The Pentagon is deploying a second aircraft carrier group, the USS Gerald Ford, to the Middle East, according to a senior administration official and three sources familiar with the situation. This action increases pressure on Iran even as President Donald Trump stated that discussions with Tehran will persist.

A crisis is rapidly unfolding in Cuba, as the Trump administration’s actions to block fuel from reaching the island have become more effective following an executive order threatening tariffs on any country trading with Cuba.

Following a trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy, which was already marred by anger and protests due to the presence of ICE agents at the games, JD Vance will embark on a victory tour of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

On Friday, the United States accused Beijing of carrying out a secret nuclear test in 2020, while advocating for a new and broader arms control treaty that would include China and Russia.

Taiwan’s president stated on Thursday that its relations with the United States are "rock solid," following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s emphasis on his country’s territorial claims to the island during a call with President Donald Trump.

On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a tariff on goods from countries that sell or supply oil to Cuba, a measure that could further devastate an island already suffering from a worsening energy crisis.

Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign on Tuesday, making them the first Republicans in Congress to suggest she should step down.

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if its northern neighbor proceeds with its trade deal with China.

The editorial board of the conservative Wall Street Journal warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that his "bulldozing" could cost his party its majority after the midterm elections.

At first glance, the transfer of power in Kazakhstan seemed to be completely coordinated: Nazarbayev maintained lifelong security guarantees and political influence, received the title of «Elbasy», and after a period of instability, the system restored its balance.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aggressively intervened to interrupt Secretary of State Marco Rubio and shout at a reporter on Capitol Hill.

During a meeting in August with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump reportedly interrupted the discussions to comment on the "beautiful" women from Ukraine and then arranged for the former Miss Ukraine to speak with Zelensky over the phone, according to a new report.

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he is taking a larger daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend.

New Year, a new mayor, and possibly a series of new taxes for corporations and top earners in New York City.

Former Republican U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona announced on Tuesday that he is stepping away from public life following a dementia diagnosis.

The administration of President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that it is freezing child care funds for Minnesota and is demanding an audit of certain day care centers following a series of fraud schemes involving government programs in recent years.

President Donald Trump issued numerous tariff threats and trade promises this year. Many turned into a series of new import taxes that disrupted decades of U.S. economic policy — yet others remain unfulfilled as 2025 comes to a close.