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U.S. lawmaker seeks answers from FIFA president over ties with Trump administration

The relationship between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump is facing increased political scrutiny in Washington, as questions emerge over the nature of their interactions and possible benefits exchanged between the football governing body and the American administration. According......

Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru shifts further toward conservative leadership

Keiko Fujimori has officially taken office as Peru’s president, becoming the country’s first elected female head of state and marking the return of one of the most influential political families in the nation’s modern history. Her inauguration on Tuesday follows a narrow victory in......

Trump calls for end to Senate filibuster to secure Republican future

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his call for Republican senators to abolish the Senate filibuster, arguing that ending the procedural rule is essential to preserving the Republican Party's political strength and advancing its legislative agenda. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged Republican......

Philippines President Marcos puts anti-corruption drive at heart of national address

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr placed the fight against corruption at the center of his latest address to Congress, pledging to continue investigations into alleged irregularities involving major public projects and insisting that his administration would not protect allies or relatives. Speaking......

US lawmakers push for OSCE security meeting to move from Serbia to South Carolina

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is seeking to relocate a major European security meeting from Serbia to South Carolina, highlighting divisions within Washington over relations with the Balkan country and the future location of a key international forum. Republican Representative Joe Wilson is expected......

US Senate moves closer to a key vote on the CLARITY Act for cryptocurrency regulation

The US Senate is preparing for a potentially decisive vote on the CLARITY Act, a major legislative proposal aimed at establishing clearer rules for the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry. The legislation is expected to face a vote next week, placing the future of US crypto regulation at the center......

Rubio says Saudi Arabia plans to develop a peaceful nuclear program

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Saudi Arabia intends to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program, highlighting the growing cooperation between Washington and Riyadh in the field of civilian nuclear technology. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of an ASEAN foreign ministers'......

Trump calls for Iran to be included in proposed Russia sanctions legislation

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to broaden pending sanctions legislation targeting Russia by incorporating measures against Iran, signaling his intention to pursue a tougher approach toward two of Washington's principal geopolitical rivals. The president's remarks......

Ralph Norman launches Senate bid in South Carolina after Lindsey Graham’s death

Republican Representative Ralph Norman has announced plans to run for the United States Senate seat in South Carolina following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham. Norman confirmed his intention to seek the seat during an appearance on Fox News on Saturday, positioning himself as a candidate......