Category: Global News
Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of dark web marketplace Silk Road
Ulbricht was given two life sentences, plus 40 years for running site that allegedly facilitated $183m in drug sales.
Trump rescinds guidance protecting ‘sensitive areas’ from immigration raids
For more than a decade, agencies like ICE and CBP avoided raids on places that provide vital services, like hospitals.
Controversial Raphinha winner seals nine-goal thriller for Barca at Benfica
Benfica are denied a penalty in the build-up to an injury-time winner for Barcelona in the Champions League.
Trump administration removes four-star Coast Guard leader in firing spree
Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was among those removed by Trump on his first day.
‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state
In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department's employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.
Trump’s UN ambassador pick says Israel has ‘biblical right’ to West Bank
At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US's defence of Israel and advance Trump's 'America First' agenda.
Xi and Putin discuss relations with Trump, Ukraine and Taiwan
Leaders discussed their prospective contacts with new US administration during a wide-ranging video call, Kremlin says.
M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova
Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.
How is the world viewing Donald Trump’s inaugural address?
The US president laid out a populist agenda in speech to the nation.
Trump’s pick for UN ambassador dodges question on Palestinian rights
Elise Stefanik refused to say whether she believes Palestinians have a right to self-determination.