‘It’s crazy’: EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas grapples with Trump’s upheaval
Just under five months into her job as the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas admits it has been a roller coaster start as US President Donald Trump has turned the … Read More
Month: April 2025
Can AI predict next pope? ChatGPT, Musk’s Grok, Google Gemini struggle with Vatican riddle
Artificial intelligence (AI) was struggling on Wednesday to forecast the outcome of the notoriously secretive and unpredictable process by which Catholic cardinals elect a new pope. The April 21 death … Read More
US soldier Korbein Schultz jailed for selling defence secrets to China
A US Army intelligence analyst was sentenced to seven years imprisonment on Wednesday for providing sensitive defence information to China, including documents about US weapons systems and military tactics and … Read More
Oasis fans lose US$2.7 million to ticket scams in UK ahead of comeback tour
Oasis fans wishing to see the reunited British band live in concert have collectively lost more than 2 million pounds (US$2.7 million) from UK ticket scams, mostly on Facebook, Lloyds … Read More
China’s UN envoy slams US in bid to bolster global support
A top Chinese diplomat used an informal UN Security Council session on Wednesday to slam US policy under President Donald Trump as Beijing tries to capitalise on growing negative global … Read More
Days before Canada’s election, Trump says country would ‘cease to exist’ if not for US
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canada would “cease to exist” if it weren’t for the United States – comments that came just days before Canadians are set to … Read More
US defence chief Pete Hegseth asked for make-up studio in Pentagon, report says
US Defence Secretary and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered a make-up studio to be installed in the Pentagon so he can freshen up for television appearances. The … Read More
Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare and college workers
Quebec’s minister responsible for secularism says the government isn’t ruling out expanding its religious symbols ban to include daycare employees. Jean-François Roberge says “everything is on the table” when it … Read More
US states sue Trump administration to stop ‘insane’ tariffs
A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the US Court of International Trade in New York on Wednesday to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has … Read More
Pastor Jamal Bryant plans for continued Target boycott after 40-day fast
A 40-day “Target Fast” launched by Pastor Jamal Bryant has now evolved into a national boycott against the retail giant. Now, Bryant is calling for public townhall. STONECREST, Ga. — … Read More