Author: Andrew Rogers

Donald Trump has delivered one of his clearest endorsements of Ukraine’s war effort since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Speaking at the United Nations in New York after meeting president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump declared that Ukraine can win back all of its territory if Europe and NATO continue to provide support. Posting on Truth Social, Trump argued that Russia was in severe economic difficulty and that the situation gave Kyiv a chance to push forward. “Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form,” he…

Donald Trump has given one of his strongest public endorsements of Ukraine’s fight against Russia since the start of the war. Speaking after a meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the United Nations, Trump said he believes Kyiv has the ability to recover all the territory it has lost since 2022. The U.S. president made the comments in a post on Truth Social, his preferred communication platform. He wrote that Ukraine, with the help of the European Union, is now in a position to fight and win its land back “in its original form.” Trump added that he felt…

Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late congressman Raúl Grijalva, has won Arizona’s special election to fill the seat her father once held. The victory cements her role as the newest representative in Washington and marks a milestone in the state’s history. The contest took place in Arizona’s seventh district, a Democratic stronghold that stretches across the southern border regions. Grijalva faced Republican candidate Daniel Butierez in a race closely watched nationwide. With her win, she becomes the first Latina elected to Congress from Arizona. Raúl Grijalva represented the district for over 20 years before his death at age 77 in…

Gold prices reached record highs on Tuesday, supported by expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts and a softer dollar, as investors closely watched for signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Spot gold traded at $3,743.39 per ounce as of 0238 GMT, after earlier climbing to an all-time peak of $3,759.02. U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 0.1% to $3,779.50. The U.S. dollar index fell 0.1%, making gold cheaper for overseas buyers and adding to bullish momentum. “The short-term trend remains bullish, but we may see a minor pullback due to technical factors,” said Kelvin Wong, senior market…

The Trump administration has introduced a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications, a program allowing U.S. companies to hire foreign professionals in fields such as IT, healthcare, and engineering. The new fee, effective Sunday, has sparked strong reactions from workers, businesses, and international partners. H-1B visas, created in 1990 under President George H.W. Bush, permit employers to bring highly educated foreign workers into “specialty occupations” requiring at least a bachelor’s degree. Typically issued for three years and renewable to a maximum of six, the program currently supports approximately 730,000 visa holders and an additional 550,000 dependents, according to a…

Donald Trump drew sharp criticism from medical experts on Monday after suggesting that pregnant women should limit their use of acetaminophen. The over-the-counter pain reliever, widely known as Tylenol in the United States and paracetamol elsewhere, is one of the most common medications taken during pregnancy. Trump claimed that the drug may increase the risk of autism when used by pregnant women. His remarks, however, directly contradict years of research and the consensus of global health experts. He told reporters that he had “waited for 20 years for this meeting” and admitted that “not everything is 100% understood or known,…

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, waking thousands of residents across northern California. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck just east-south-east of Berkeley at around 2:45 a.m. More than 22,000 people reported feeling the shaking, according to USGS data. Residents described being jolted awake by loud noises and swaying furniture. Many said objects fell from shelves, and some businesses reported broken windows and scattered merchandise. Despite the intensity of the shaking, no serious injuries or significant structural damage were reported. Emergency officials said 911 received a surge in calls from…

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has agreed to appear in a televised town hall hosted by a local ABC station. His decision came shortly after the network announced it would reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, which had been suspended earlier this month. Mamdani, a Democratic state assembly member from Queens, had previously withdrawn from the event in protest. He argued that ABC’s suspension of Kimmel undermined free speech and represented corporate leaders placing profit over press freedom. The town hall, set for Thursday with New York’s WABC, will feature Mamdani alongside other candidates, including former governor Andrew Cuomo and…

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order officially designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The move follows his earlier statement that he would take action after the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. The decision has sparked intense discussion across political and legal circles in the United States. Antifa, short for “anti-fascists,” is not a single organization. It refers to a loose network of far-left activists who oppose fascism and right-wing ideologies. Over the years, Antifa-linked groups have been active in street protests, often clashing with far-right demonstrators. While its supporters view themselves as defenders against authoritarianism,…

Vice President JD Vance delivered a deeply personal message at the memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday, linking his faith with his political future. Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in Glendale, Arizona, Vance admitted he once felt uneasy about discussing religion but said recent events had changed him. “I have talked more about Jesus Christ in the past two weeks than in my entire time in public life,” he told the crowd, which responded with standing applause. His remarks underscored the central theme of the service, which highlighted Kirk’s Christian beliefs. They also carried political weight, as…