Tag #Politics

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Rubio Confirmed as US Secretary of State

Following a unanimous Senate vote, Marco Rubio, 53, was sworn in as the new US Secretary of State on Tuesday, succeeding Antony Blinken under President Donald Trump's second term, marking a significant shift in foreign policy direction.

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Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Antisemitism Definition

Harvard University agreed to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism and publish annual reports on Title VI violations for five years to settle lawsuits alleging discrimination against Jewish students following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions

On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...

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Stefanik's UN Nomination: "America First" Approach and Funding Review

Rep. Elise Stefanik, nominated as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, pledged an "America First" approach, promising a review of U.S. funding (currently totaling $2.8 billion in arrears) for U.N. agencies, citing concerns about anti-Israel bias and overall effectiveness, while acknowledging the v...

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Europe's Unity and Self-Reliance in Response to Trump Presidency

At a Euronews event in Davos, European leaders discussed bolstering unity and competitiveness amidst President Trump's inauguration, emphasizing increased defense spending, digital investments, and deeper integration to counter potential US isolationism.

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Europe's Response to Potential US Isolationism: Increased Independence and Investment

At the Davos Euronews Executive Lunch, leaders discussed Europe's economic strength amidst potential US isolationism under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for greater independence, integration, and investment in security, defense, digitalization, and AI.

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Trump Pardons Spark Republican Divisions

President Donald Trump pardoned over 1,000 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack and commuted sentences for 14 others charged with seditious conspiracy, provoking criticism from some Republicans who expressed concerns about setting a precedent and undermining law and order.

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Wall Street Activist Challenges Veteran Stock Picker in London Investment Trust Power Struggle

Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, including Herald Investment Trust, led by Katie Potts, in a vote today that could reshape the industry.

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Ardern's Memoir Details Leadership, Resignation

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former prime minister, will release a memoir titled "A Different Kind of Power" on June 3, 2024, detailing her leadership experiences, including her responses to the Christchurch mosque attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic, and her reasons for resigning in 2023.

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Trump's Second Inauguration: Aggressive Policies Spark Anxiety in Mexico

On January 21st, 2025, Donald Trump's second inauguration triggered anxiety in Mexico as he implemented aggressive policies including declaring Mexican cartels terrorist organizations, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and canceling the CBP One asylum system; President Sheinbaum urged calm while the oppo...

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Starmer Promises Judges Power to Force Criminals to Sentencing

Keir Starmer has pledged to give judges the power to force criminals to attend their sentencing hearings, following a campaign by the family of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was murdered in 2022; this follows a similar pledge by Rishi Sunak, and will be included in the Victims, Courts and Public Protecti...

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Trump's Election Exacerbates German-American Tensions

Following Donald Trump's election as U.S. President, Germany faced heightened tensions, with most political parties expressing concerns except for the AfD which celebrated Trump's victory, and a leaked German ambassador's report criticizing Trump; economic ramifications due to potential tariffs were...

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