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Taiwan and US Endorse Pax Silica Principles to Strengthen Tech Supply Chains

Taiwan and the United States have signed a joint statement endorsing the principles of the Pax Silica Declaration, a U.S.-led initiative aimed at securing supply chains for advanced technologies and critical minerals. The statement was issued during the sixth round of the Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue held in Washington. Both sides affirmed their commitment to mutual prosperity, technological advancement, and stronger supply chain resilience. Discussions focused...

European Parliament Postpones Decision on EU–US Trade Deal

The European Parliament has postponed its decision on whether to resume work on the EU–US trade deal, pushing the matter to next week. Lawmakers had earlier paused the approval process amid political tensions between the two sides. Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, confirmed that no decision was taken to restart regular legislative procedures. He said the Parliament’s negotiating team...

Severe Winter Storm Kills at Least 30 Across US, 200 Million Under Cold Alerts

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has been linked to at least 30 deaths, as extreme cold, heavy snow, and ice...

Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Plan, Raising Tensions Between EU and Denmark

President Donald Trump has warned he could impose tariffs on countries that oppose his push to take control of Greenland, escalating tensions with Denmark...

Trump Offers Oil Giants ‘Total Security’ to Unlock $100bn Investment in Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has promised American oil companies “total safety and total security” in a bid to attract up to $100bn in private...

Trump Plans Ban on Big Investors Buying Single-Family Homes to Tackle Housing Costs

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, aiming to ease housing shortages and bring down...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani Revokes Eric Adams’ Post-Indictment Executive Orders on Day One

On his first day in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took a decisive step by revoking all executive orders signed by former...

Trump Warns Hamas of ‘Hell to Pay’ If It Fails to Disarm During Netanyahu Meeting

Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, stating the group will face severe consequences if it fails to disarm, while expressing strong...

Powerful Winter Storm Set to Impact Much of the US With Snow, Rain and Strong Winds

A powerful winter storm is sweeping eastward across the United States, bringing a wide range of hazardous weather conditions including heavy snow, freezing rain,...

Russia and China Support Venezuela as US Pressure on Maduro Intensifies

Russia and China have reaffirmed their support for Venezuela as the United States escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, including tighter action against Venezuelan...

Trump Signs Order to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug

Former President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana under federal drug laws, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. The...

Donald Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited January 6 Speech

US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking up to $10 billion in damages against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of deliberately and...

Trump Expands US Entry Restrictions to Additional Foreign Nationals

Former US president Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation further tightening restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, expanding...

US Military Conducts Deadly Strikes on Suspected Drug Trafficking Vessels in Pacific

The US military has carried out deadly strikes on three vessels in international waters of the eastern Pacific, targeting boats it says were involved...