AI feud: How Musk and Altman’s partnership turned toxic
Mr Musk’s move to undermine his former ally came after Mr Altman made an appearance at the White House. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 12, 2025
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Feb 12, 2025. Read More
Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling
OTTAWA – Canada, fulfilling a promise made to U.S. President Donald Trump, on Tuesday appointed a senior intelligence official to the new post of fentanyl czar, saying he would coordinate…
Trump nominee Gabbard heads toward confirmation as intelligence chief
WASHINGTON – Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. Representative with little intelligence experience, should be confirmed as the top U.S. spy by Wednesday morning, as Republicans line up behind a nominee…
Congo humanitarian operations hit hard by Trump aid pause, says UN official
UNITED NATIONS – A U.S. pause on foreign aid has had a “major impact” in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where humanitarian operations last year were 70% funded by Washington,…
Iran alerts UN to Trump threat of force, says it will defend itself
UNITED NATIONS – Iran alerted the United Nations on Tuesday to what it described as “reckless and inflammatory statements” by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening the use of force, and…
EU executive wants next EU budget to aid competitiveness, foreign policy
BRUSSELS – The European Commission wants to revamp the next EU budget to help firms be more competitive, give more clout to EU foreign policy and influence the reforms and…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to visit Ukraine for talks on rare earth minerals, source says
WASHINGTON – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Ukraine this week to discuss a potential deal concerning rare earth minerals, according to a source familiar with his plans.…
Democratic lawmakers to introduce bill aimed at halting elimination of USAID
WASHINGTON – A group of Democratic U.S. lawmakers will introduce a bill on Tuesday aimed at stopping the Trump administration from using government funds to eliminate the U.S. Agency for…
Greece announces support measures for Santorini workers amid quakes
ATHENS – Greece on Tuesday announced temporary measures to support workers on its popular tourism island of Santorini as earthquakes rattled the island for a second week. Read More