A proposed $8bn renovation of NYC's Penn Station faces scrutiny from local leaders over funding, design, and Donald Trump's potential influence. Critics prioritize service and safety improvements over aesthetics, questioning the project's ultimate cost to taxpayers and its legacy-building intentions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the organization's decisions and addressed controversies ahead of the 2026 World Cup opening match in Mexico City. He spoke on ticket prices, visa issues for Iran's team, and a Somali referee's entry refusal, while protesters gathered nearby.
China defends Cuba against US 'invented allegations' of terrorism ties, condemning US blockade and sanctions
China's significant economic presence in Latin America, built over two decades through trade and investment, faces challenges. Donald Trump's return as US president raises questions about whether this economic power can translate into lasting political influence, with Panama's shift potentially signaling a changing regional environment.
Donald Trump has revived the Monroe Doctrine, a 19th-century foreign policy, to expand US influence in the Western Hemisphere. This 'Donroe Doctrine' has been used to justify actions in Cuba and Venezuela, echoing past American imperialism.
Russia's President Putin blamed Ukraine for a deadly drone attack in Luhansk, vowing retaliation. Ukraine denied the claims, stating it targeted Russian military assets. Meanwhile, Czech President Pavel urged NATO to respond assertively to Russian provocations.
President Trump has signed off on a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy that sets eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administration's highest priority.
President Donald Trump has signed off on a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy, and it sets eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administration’s highest priority
The United States is ready to conduct military operations in the Western Hemisphere if they are necessary to promote US interests, Pete Hegseth said
According to Pete Hegseth, "after years of neglect, the United States will restore US military dominance in the Western hemisphere"
The US and five countries have said Chinese ownership of ports in the Panama Canal is a threat to the Western Hemisphere Read Full Article at RT.com
