Haiti continues to spiral into chaos, with more than 5,600 people killed in 2024 as gangs tighten their grip on the nation. A U.N. report released Tuesday highlights a 20% rise in killings compared to 2023, alongside over 2,200 injuries and nearly 1,500 kidnappings. Gang violence has displaced more than 700,000 people, leaving many in overcrowded, unsanitary shelters.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed any notion of forgiving Russian President Vladimir Putin during a podcast interview with Lex Fridman, citing atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskyy labeled Putin a child murderer and rejected the possibility of a peace deal involving forgiveness.
Donald Trump Jr. revealed in an interview with Newsmax that many Greenlanders support a stronger alliance with the United States, citing dissatisfaction with Denmark's governance. Trump Jr. recently visited the Arctic territory with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, describing a warm reception from locals who expressed frustration with their treatment by Denmark.
Tensions between China and Taiwan escalated Friday as a Hong Kong-owned freighter allegedly severed a vital undersea communications cable near Taiwan. The incident, echoing earlier sabotage in the Baltic Sea, has heightened fears of a potential Chinese "quarantine" of Taiwan, aimed at isolating the island from the global community.
President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation Tuesday in his first press conference since Congress certified his election victory. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump unveiled a series of economic initiatives, including a $20 billion investment in U.S. data centers and plans to reverse President Biden's restrictive energy policies.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," describing the move as both symbolic and fitting. Trump made the statement during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, his first public appearance since Congress certified his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Monday that she has directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) to conduct an in-depth study of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans.
The election of Donald Trump to a second presidential term is fueling a wave of economic optimism, with business confidence reaching its highest level in 18 months. S&P Global’s latest data reveals accelerated growth across the services sector, underscoring the positive impact of Trump’s anticipated pro-business policies.
In 2026, America is set to commemorate its 250th birthday, a milestone few nations reach with the vibrancy and influence that the United States has historically wielded.
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on Sunday, introducing significant changes to Social Security benefits for nearly three million Americans.
