A rare diplomatic spat exposes growing pressures in the Pacific as US, China vie for influence
Pacific allies don’t usually air their dirty laundry in public. But a rare
Modi’s party returns to power in Indian capital for first time in 27 years
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party won elections in the sprawling megacity of Delhi for the first time in 27 years on Saturday, defeating one of
Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza
Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday.
DOGE siege of USAID dominated week in politics
(NewsNation) — By now, the average American may be more familiar with two acronyms that are grabbing headlines in Washington and beyond: DOGE and USAID. The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is headed by “special government employee” Elon Musk, the
Musk says he has no plans to buy TikTok
(The Hill) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he is not interested in acquiring the video-sharing app TikTok, and has no plans regarding what he would do if he owned it. Musk made the remarks during a virtual session at the
41 killed in bus accident in southern Mexico
A traffic accident involving a bus in southern Mexico, which took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, killed 41 people, the government of Tabasco state said
Freed Israeli hostages did not know their loved ones had died
For the Israeli hostages freed Saturday, the suffering did not end when Hamas militants paraded their frail and gaunt figures on a stage in Gaza ahead of their
Ecuador votes for a new president after years of violence and blackouts
Ecuadorian voters are preparing to cast their ballots for a new president for the second time in 18 months amid an unprecedented security crisis in the country.
Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid
(NewsNation) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. Republicans believe Kemp would clear the field and
NIH cuts billions from research overhead funding
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education. The NIH said it provided over $35 billion in grants to more than 2,500
GOP gains in voter registration raise red flags for Democrats
Republican gains in voter registration are raising red flags for Democrats in key states, underscoring the inroads the GOP made across the country in 2024. Active registered Republicans now outnumber Democrats in battleground Nevada for the first time in nearly two
Trump says he won’t deport Prince Harry: ‘He’s got enough problems with his wife’
(The Hill) — President Trump said on Friday that he is "not interested" in deporting Harry, who currently resides in Montecito, Calif., with his wife, Meghan Markle. “I don’t want to do that,” Trump told the New York Post. “I’ll leave
Elon Musk perched behind Trump’s desk in new TIME Magazine cover
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WFLA) — A photo illustration posted by TIME Magazine has caused an uproar in the name of politics. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is seen perched behind President Donald Trump's desk in the Oval Office in their latest cover. Elon
The US State Department says humanitarian assistance can continue. Foreign aid workers say that’s not happening
As the Trump’s administration’s 90-day freeze on nearly all US foreign aid continues into a third week, thousands of USAID personnel were expected to be placed on administrative
Elon Musk says he has no plans to buy TikTok’s US operations
Elon Musk is unlikely to buy TikTok's U.S. business, according to the man himself. Speaking virtually at a conference in Germany last month, Musk said he didn't envisage purchasing the social media app that has until April 5 to sell its
Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at freezing assistance to South Africa over a controversial law that allows the government to seize farmland from
How to get free Starbucks after the Super Bowl
(NewsNation) — As if the Super Bowl isn't a treat enough, Starbucks is looking to provide a high beyond the biggest sports event on the calendar. Starbucks is "treating" its rewards members to free tall hot or iced coffee on Monday,
Will Casey DeSantis run for governor of Florida?
(NewsNation) — Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is considering running for the office once her husband’s term is up, according to reports. With Ron DeSantis’ term ending in 2026, NBC News reports that Republican donors are eyeing