Indian prime minister Narendra Modi used his historic Knesset speech to affirm strong India‑Israel ties, defend Israel’s response to October 7 and outline cooperation on defence, AI and investment amid global scrutiny over Gaza
A historian’s informal lesson about alterations to a presidential portrait display at the Smithsonian led to a security response and a temporary gallery closure
Jamieson Greer says tariffs will be part of any agreement with the Trump administration, even during the CUSMA renewal; Canadian ministers outline responses and strategies
President Trump used a disciplined state of the union to highlight achievements, attack opponents, and reaffirm a strict immigration agenda tied to a White House proclamation for National Angel Family Day.
President Trump’s State of the Union emphasized the economy, immigration and a new voting bill while drawing sharp criticism from voting rights advocates and fact-checkers
President Trump used the Feb. 24, 2026 State of the Union to tout a booming economy, assail Democrats over elections and immigration, and outline pressure on Iran while prompting protests and boycotts
President Trump delivered a combative State of the Union portraying the nation as safe and winning; Democrats chose Abigail Spanberger for the main rebuttal and Alex Padilla for the Spanish response, while some members skipped the address in protest
Former U.K. ambassador Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after material allegedly showed he passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein; the arrest follows related action involving a member of the royal family
President Trump used a historic, nearly two‑hour state of the union to tout his administration’s economic record, press for tougher immigration measures and assail Democrats while offering limited detail on foreign policy
As the conflict endures, both Ukraine and Russia have adapted: children are learning combat skills, frontline technology evolves, and diplomacy struggles to keep pace
Hungary’s decision to veto a major EU loan and a sanctions package has ignited criticism from EU leaders, raised questions about the bloc’s unanimous voting rules and centered on a dispute tied to the Druzhba pipeline
Senator Marco Rubio’s Caribbean trip underscores a regional focus as the White House signals concern over Iran and domestic political and economic disputes deepen
President Trump delivered a lengthy State of the Union on Feb 24, 2026, emphasizing economic gains, confronting Iran’s ambitions, and highlighting U.S. actions in Venezuela as he seeks to change political momentum
Venezuela is reconfiguring relationships with Cuba and the United States: the government has ordered many Cuban advisers to leave, its attorney general has proposed formal penal cooperation with the U.S., and sprawling illegal mining operations controlled by armed groups complicate governance
The fourth year of the Russia–Ukraine war saw a tactical revolution led by drones and a narrowing of diplomatic options, leading both sides to pursue endurance rather than outright victory
President Trump used a marathon State of the Union to promote his agenda and portray an economic ‘golden age,’ while Democrats offered a cost-focused rebuttal and the president notably omitted direct references to China ahead of a planned visit