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Former EU commissioner calls Trump-led US Europe's enemy

A former top European Union official has sharply criticized the United States under President Donald Trump, labeling it an enemy of Europe rather than an ally. Joaquin Almunia, who served as vice president of the European Commission and competition commissioner, made the bold statement during an interview......

Ukrainians rethink NATO amid shifting security options

Ukrainian support for NATO membership has plunged dramatically, dropping from 55% in December 2024 to 38% this month. A nationwide poll by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation, carried out with the Razumkov Centre from December 5 to 16, surveyed 2,000 adults and captures a pivotal change......

U.S. shapes robotics response as China leads humanoid production

The Trump administration is exploring an executive order on robotics set for 2026, amid reports of intensifying efforts to counter China's rapid strides in humanoid robot manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has engaged robotics industry leaders and voiced strong commitment to speeding......

Power struggle unsettles Ukraine peace negotiations

The Pentagon has removed the US Army Secretary from high-level Ukraine peace talks, a move that underscores growing divisions within the Trump administration over how to handle the conflict’s endgame. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth relieved Army Secretary Dan Driscoll of his negotiating duties......

US raises alarm over China’s unprecedented military expansion

China’s accelerating military buildup has sparked alarm in Washington, with US officials warning that the scale and speed of Beijing’s defense expansion represent a historic challenge to American power. Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, US Defense Secretary Pete......

G20 summit in Johannesburg spotlights Africa’s role in global leadership

For the first time in history, the Group of Twenty (G20) summit convened on African soil, hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg. The two-day event, held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, marked the conclusion of South Africa’s presidency under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.”......

Putin rejects Trump peace plan, demands unconditional victory in Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a firm rejection of the Trump administration's recently proposed 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. During a visit to a hidden military command post, Putin ordered his top generals to secure an unconditional surrender of Ukrainian......

Trump's proposed plan would force Ukraine to cede territory and cut its military

The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine, requiring Kyiv to cede Russian-controlled territories in the Donbass region and reduce its military by more than half. The proposal comes at a critical moment, as Ukraine faces mounting battlefield losses and a major......

Honda profits drop 37% due to Trump tariffs and chip shortage

Honda has reported a 37% drop in net profit for the six months ending in September, citing the impact of tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump and a global semiconductor shortage that disrupted production at a key factory in Mexico. The Tokyo-based automaker announced on Friday that......