Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump but avoids criticism of tycoon's deal to sell Panama Port assets

On April 22, 2025, a militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, killed 26 tourists, marking the region's deadliest assault on civilians since 2000. In response, India has closed border crossings, suspended a water-sharing treaty, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh promised a strong military retaliation, likely targeting Pakistan, which has a history of responding to such actions. Analysts caution that while India may pursue military action to restore deterrence, the risks of escalation and miscalculation remain high,...

A dozen states, including Oregon and Connecticut, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade to challenge its tariff policy, claiming it is unlawful and has caused chaos in the economy. The lawsuit contends that only Congress has the authority to impose tariffs, and the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is illegitimate, as it undermines constitutional order. In response, the White House asserted its...

Jordan has imposed a blanket ban on the Muslim Brotherhood, accusing the group of planning attacks, which may threaten the Islamic Action Front, its political arm. This decision follows the arrest of 16 individuals allegedly linked to the Brotherhood who were accused of plotting against national security. The ban reflects both internal and external pressures, including concerns over domestic unrest related to the Gaza conflict and a growing rift within the Brotherhood between moderate and...

In his closing argument during the murder trial in Cayuga, Ontario, defence lawyer Scott Reid contended that there is insufficient evidence to prove that Brandi Stewart-Sperry collaborated with co-accused Randall McKenzie in the ambush and murder of OPP Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala. The trial has been ongoing for over a month, focusing on the events surrounding the police officer's death. Reid emphasized the lack of solid proof connecting Stewart-Sperry to the crime, raising doubts about the...

A climate activist was arrested at Trump Tower in New York City after spray painting 'USA' over Donald Trump's presidential insignia, which included '45' and 'President of the United States Donald J Trump.' The protester, associated with Extinction Rebellion, was filmed during the act, expressing concerns about environmental degradation and profit motives while holding a banner stating 'game over.' Following the incident, he was quickly apprehended by security, and while his identity was not revealed,...

Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Fiona Hill, stated that Trump seeks to emulate Vladimir Putin by governing the U.S. in a similar top-down manner, emphasizing a hyper-personalized presidency without checks and balances. Hill noted that Trump desires to normalize U.S.-Russia relations and has shown interest in reducing U.S. support for Ukraine, urging European nations to take more responsibility for their security. This follows Trump's claim that a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine...