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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...

Trump Designates Triumphal Arch Construction as Top Priority for Domestic Policy Chief

During a recent White House holiday party, President Donald Trump announced that the primary focus for his domestic policy chief, Vince Haley, is the...

US Supreme Court Reviews Challenge to Federal Campaign Spending Limits in JD Vance Case

The US Supreme Court is set to hear a significant Republican-led challenge questioning whether federal limits on coordinated campaign spending violate First Amendment free-speech...

Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package for US Farmers Amid Trade Fallout

President Donald Trump unveiled a $12 billion economic assistance package for American farmers, funding it through tariff revenues. The aid aims to provide certainty...

New US Defense Bill Approves $1 Billion Military Aid and Joint Programs with Taiwan

A newly released version of the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes up to US$1 billion in military aid for Taiwan next year...

US Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use New Congressional Map for 2026 Elections

The US Supreme Court has approved Texas’s revised congressional map, allowing the state to proceed with district boundaries that could create up to five...

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Path Still Uncertain as US Envoys Intensify Talks

The prospects for progress in Ukraine peace negotiations remain uncertain, according to Donald Trump, following extended discussions between US envoys and Vladimir Putin that...

Michael Dell Donates $6.25 Billion to Support Children’s Investment Accounts

Michael Dell, founder of Dell Technologies, has pledged $6.25 billion to support newly created children’s investment accounts, a key program designed to help American...

Northeast Braces for Major Snowstorm After Midwest Winter Blast

A powerful winter storm is forecast to impact the northeastern United States from Monday night through Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, freezing rain, and travel...

Trump Confirms Phone Call With Venezuela’s President Maduro as Tensions Escalate

Donald Trump has confirmed that he recently held a phone conversation with Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, though he declined to share any details about...

Trump Proposes Halt to Migration After National Guard Shooting Sparks Security Debate

President Donald Trump has announced that he intends to “permanently pause migration from all third world countries” following a shooting near the White House...

Trump Orders Nationwide Green Card Review After National Guard Shooting

President Donald Trump has ordered a comprehensive review of green cards issued to immigrants from multiple “countries of concern” following a shooting that left...

Trump Signals Possible Direct Talks With Maduro Amid Rising Tensions

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he may speak directly with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as Washington intensifies pressure on Caracas over alleged...