World Politics - Page 2

February 11

Iranian brutality: Nobel laureate fighting for life after barbaric assault at notorious prison

The Nobel Committee is demanding Iran stop alleged brutal abuse of peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since December after attending a funeral.

February 7

Trump's special envoy Witkoff and Kushner visit US aircraft carrier amid Iran tensions, talks

Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln amid Iran tensions as Netanyahu prepares a Washington meeting to discuss limiting Tehran's ballistic missiles.

February 2

Son of Norway’s crown princess to face rape charges as new Epstein files mention her hundreds of times

Norway's royal family faces crisis as Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son stands trial on rape charges while new Jeffrey Epstein documents revive scandal.

February 1

Top Kremlin official praises Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine as talks set to resume

A Kremlin official says President Trump is "really trying" to end the Ukraine war as Moscow views renewed diplomatic talks with Washington as productive.

January 22

Countries that signed Trump's Gaza Board of Peace charter

World leaders from 17 countries join Trump's new Gaza Board of Peace initiative at Davos, signing founding charter in ambitious global diplomatic effort.

January 21

Mexico flies 37 cartel members to US under pressure from Trump admin

Mexico transfers 37 cartel members to U.S. as Trump administration ramps up pressure on drug trafficking networks. Latest move brings total transfers to 92.

January 20

American flags torched, riot police clash with protesters ahead of Trump Davos arrival

Swiss riots erupt in multiple cities as anti-Trump protesters march against President Trump's World Economic Forum appearance, with police deploying water cannons.

January 20

House Speaker Mike Johnson tells British Parliament he came to 'calm the waters'

House Speaker Mike Johnson told the British Parliament he came to London to “calm the waters" as tensions rise between the United States and European allies.

January 19

Lindsey Graham meets with Mossad director during trip to Israel

During his trip to Israel, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham met with Mossad Director David Barnea, describing him as a "good friend," in a post on X.

January 14

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition

Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans a snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and strengthen her coalition majority.