The Trump administration's new tariff threat aims to pressure Canadian provinces to end boycotts of US alcohol. Ontario Premier Doug Ford refuses to lift the ban without US removal of car and steel tariffs, while PM Mark Carney links provincial decisions to an overall trade deal.
The US Justice Department launched a probe into Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs, investigating potential discrimination against American-citizen students. Harvard denies unlawful discrimination and views Trump administration probes as retaliatory.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from states and warned election officials of potential arrest if non-citizens are not removed from voter rolls. These actions, occurring before midterm elections, are seen by critics as attempts to interfere with election administration and undermine voter confidence, rather than address actual fraud.
OpenAI is reportedly in early talks to grant the US government a 5% stake in the company. CEO Sam Altman believes sharing AI benefits with the public via a financial stake is key, potentially involving other AI firms and an investment vehicle like the Alaska Permanent Fund. This comes amid increasing US government scrutiny of AI companies.
Data reveals 57% of 751,861 children with pending removal cases lack legal representation. Cases initiated in 2023 under Biden account for nearly two-thirds of pending cases. Senator Wyden alleges HHS is targeting over 500 unaccompanied children for expedited removal.
The Trump administration is expected to announce it will not extend the USMCA trade pact, starting a 10-year countdown to its potential termination. This move, despite ongoing negotiations, signals a push for significant changes to the agreement.
The NYT reports on hostility towards minority military members and blocked promotions, attributing it to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "war on diversity." Meanwhile, the DoJ investigates California Governor Gavin Newsom. The article links these events to a broader culture war, citing the San Francisco Giants' Pride Night controversy and players protesting with Bible verses.
The Trump administration's Department of Justice is investigating San Francisco Giants players for religious expression violations after they protested Pride Night, escalating a broader 'culture war' against diversity in the military and political opponents, while the Giants organization is criticized for its weak response.
South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the repatriation of Tuan Phan, a 44-year-old US citizen. Phan arrived in Juba in July 2025 after a Supreme Court ruling greenlit his removal. He had served his prison sentence in the US for criminal convictions before being taken into custody last year.
Canada is eliminating the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core), a watchdog investigating human rights violations by Canadian companies abroad. The office, established in 2019, faced criticism for ineffectiveness, launching only five investigations. The move coincides with US pressure on Canada regarding forced labor.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on August 12. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin stated the decision aims to honor Artan's skills and connect people through football.
World Cup referee Omar Artan of Somalia was denied entry into the United States for the tournament due to security concerns, including alleged associations with suspected terror organization members, CNN reported. Artan returned to Mogadishu to a hero's welcome and vowed to officiate in the 2030 World Cup.
The US emphasizes the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia base, seeking to maintain its viability as a regional security platform. This comes amid discussions with Britain about sovereignty transfer to Mauritius and concerns that relinquishing control could benefit Beijing.
A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving immigration benefits, throwing their lives into legal limbo.
The US Supreme Court upheld the FCC's system for levying fines against wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon. The 8-1 ruling rejected the companies' argument that the agency's in-house proceedings violated their right to a jury trial.
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that political interference in monetary policy could permanently destroy public trust in the central bank. Accepting the JFK Profile in Courage award, Powell stated the Fed is undergoing a "stress test" amid the Trump administration's challenges to its independence, referencing the ongoing Supreme Court case regarding Fed Governor Lisa Cook's attempted firing.
France, led by President Macron, is investing in quantum computing to compete with the US, which also announced significant equity stakes in nine quantum companies. CEO Theau Peronnin highlights growing investor interest due to the technology's economic importance.
Pope Leo will release his first major encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," next week addressing the rapid rise of AI. The document, signed May 15, focuses on protecting human dignity in the AI age, worker's rights, and the ethics of AI in warfare. The Vatican will host a public presentation on May 25.
US President Donald Trump’s administration is nearing a US$400 million settlement with TikTok to resolve an ongoing lawsuit over alleged child-privacy violations, ABC News reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The White House declined to comment, referring questions to the Justice Department, which did not immediately comment. TikTok did not respond to a request for comment. ABC said the settlement monies would be used to fund Trump’s “beautification” projects in...
After a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian, the US Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early licence review of the network’s television stations. The stand-off between US President Donald Trump’s administration and the global entertainment conglomerate is the first crisis facing Walt Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro. Last Thursday, Kimmel, whose late-night television programme airs on Disney’s ABC, did a send-up of...
NATO is considering ending its practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters. The move could avoid a tense encounter with President Trump in his final year in office, as his administration has repeatedly criticized many of the alliance's 31 other members, most recently for not providing more help to US military operations against Iran. This year's summit is scheduled for Ankara on July 7-8, with the 2027 summit in Albania and potential no summit in 2028.
Argentina has requested talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands after a leaked Pentagon memo revealed options for the Trump administration to punish NATO allies for refusing to support US-Israeli strikes against Iran. The document suggested reassessing US diplomatic support for 'imperial possessions' like the Falklands. Downing Street maintains Falkland sovereignty is 'not in question', while the US has since reiterated its neutrality on the disputed territory.
Argentina has called for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands after reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s lack of support for the war in Iran. Downing Street had earlier insisted the sovereignty of the Falklands was “not in question”. That came after a leaked internal Pentagon email set out options for President Donald Trump’s administration to punish Nato allies for refusing to join the US-Israeli strikes...
