Fourth Circuit Rejects Facial Challenge to Two Trump Anti-DEI Executive Orders "What plaintiffs are really asking us to do is read subtext into the Provision's text." Reason · Feb 6
‘No limits, no transparency, no controls’: US accuses China of covert nuclear tests as New START expires The US has accused China of secretly conducting nuclear tests, urging Beijing to join arms control talks as the New START treaty expires. While Russia and the US acknowledge the need for urgent negotiations, China rejects the claims and refuses to participate, citing its smaller arsenal. This raises fears of… The Times of India · Feb 6
Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics The Independent UK · Feb 6
‘I don’t sleep on planes,’ Trump reveals — what keeps him awake on Air Force One? President Trump revealed he avoids sleeping on Air Force One, preferring to scan for threats. He previously stated he only needs a few hours of sleep. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted to secretly napping on flights, cocooned in blankets to avoid being seen by the President, who he… The Times of India · Feb 6
‘It’s been brutal’: Cubans caught in crosshairs of Trump’s deportation push Cubans, once fast-tracked to US residency, now find themselves targets of Trump’s immigration crackdown The Guardian - US · Feb 6
American officials arrive in Oman as Iran and US set for talks over Tehran's nuclear program A convoy believed to be carrying American officials has left the site of talks between Iran and the United States in Muscat, Oman The Independent UK · Feb 6
Oman mediates Iran-US nuclear talks in Muscat as tensions remain high The talks are the first diplomatic encounter between the United States and Iran since Washington joined Israel's conflict against the Islamic republic in June with strikes on nuclear sites. Euronews · Feb 6
Anti-ICE backlash and Vance’s presence fail to chill enthusiasm as USA get Winter Olympics underway Despite local anti-ICE protests and the potential for disruption around US vice-president JD Vance’s appearance at Thursday night’s ice hockey opener, Team USA’s Games appear to have got off to a smooth start The Independent UK · Feb 5
JD Vance’s first Olympic appearance unfolds with more photo-ops than protests Amid officials’ concern about vocal crowd reactions against the US, the vice-president’s visit to a hockey game felt closer to theater than geopolitics The Guardian - US · Feb 5
Cornish tin mine could reopen with Trump administration investment South Crofty site could get $225m funding as US seeks to secure supply of critical metal The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Second day of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in UAE end without breakthrough Prisoner exchange agreed at most significant contact between Kyiv and Moscow in months, but ‘work remains’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China. Euronews · Feb 5
MEA Rejects Bloomberg Report on Doval–Rubio Meeting Ahead of India–US Trade Deal The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday strongly rebutted a Bloomberg report that claimed National Security Adviser Ajit Doval had met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio before India and the United States finalised their trade agreement. Whats Hot · Feb 5
‘Grave moment’: end of US-Russia nuclear pact comes at worst possible time, UN chief warns António Guterres urges two powers to quickly sign new deal as New Start expires The Guardian - AU · Feb 5
Euronews · Feb 4 Iran and US agree to high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman, Iranian foreign minister says Foreign Minister Araghchi's announcement on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering, and some media reports that they had been cancelled over changes in the format and content of the talks.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 US and Iran talks brought back from the brink after White House relents on move to Oman Talks that had been scheduled in Turkey salvaged after Arab states convince White House not to walk away from negotiations
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest yet plan to rebuild the supply chains of critical minerals for everything from jet engines to smartphones
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Hong Kong firm begins arbitration proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings says its subsidiary started arbitration proceedings against Panama after that country’s Supreme Court ruled a concession for the subsidiary to operate Panama Canal ports was unconstitutional
The Guardian - US · Feb 2 State department and Marco Rubio sued over order denying visas to 75 countries Coalition of groups filed lawsuit to overturn ban on nationals from specified countries over ‘false claims’
The Independent UK · Feb 2 MAGA-world descends on Mar-a-Lago for the wedding of one of Trump’s top aides Melania did not appear among guests at the president’s Palm Beach estate for Dan Scavino’s wedding
We Got This Covered · Jan 30 Marco Rubio hurries to drag Donald Trump behind Joe Biden to hide his public boo-boo, unaware that he turned White House into a liar Thanks for the confirmation, Rubio.
Euronews · Jan 30 Hong Kong 'firmly rejects' court ruling cancelling concession on operating Panama ports The court’s ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021.
Euronews · Jan 30 No, ICE will not be responsible for security at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics On 27 January, the US's controversial ICE agency said that its investigative arm would be involved in security-related support for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The announcement sparked political protests, but what's the truth behind the outrage?
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Hong Kong company’s concession to operate Panama Canal ports is ruled unconstitutional Panama’s Supreme Court has ruled that the concession held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings to operate ports at either end of the Panama Canal was unconstitutional, an outcome that advances a U.S. aim to block any influence by China over the strategic waterway
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Trump-Iran latest: Iranian president backs nuclear talks – but only if they are ‘free from threats’ First meeting between US and Iran envoys since Tehran's 12-day war with Israel expected on Friday