Latest Politics News
Trump threatens renewed strikes on Iran if no deal is reached
President Donald Trump warned he could resume strikes on Iran within days unless a deal is reached to end the war. The threat came after he said he had just called off a U.S. attack, heightening fears of further escalation in the Middle East.
Global stocks fall as inflation worries push bond yields higher
Markets weakened amid rising concern that inflation could stay elevated, sending government bond yields higher. The selloff added pressure to global equities, which were heading for their longest losing streak in more than two months.
Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing to strengthen ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meetings are aimed at reinforcing the China-Russia partnership and advancing discussions on the long-delayed Siberia II gas pipeline deal.
Samsung labor talks break down, triggering a strike threat
Talks between Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union collapsed, with the union saying it will strike. The action could disrupt operations and underscores rising labor tensions at one of South Korea’s most important firms.
Ebola outbreak prompts WHO meeting and treatment search
The World Health Organization is holding meetings in response to an Ebola outbreak and is also seeking treatments. Public-health officials are working to assess containment and response options as the situation develops.
Trump-backed candidate defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky primary
ABC News projected that Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District by Trump-backed Navy SEAL and farmer Ed Gallrein. The race became a major test of Trump’s influence over the Republican Party.
Trump-backed candidates score wins across six-state primary night
Primary contests across six states delivered several wins for candidates endorsed by President Trump. The results were viewed as another sign of his continued grip on the GOP ahead of November’s general election.
Massie defeat marks one of the most expensive House primaries ever
Thomas Massie conceded to Ed Gallrein after a bitter and costly contest. Reports described the race as the most expensive House primary in history, reflecting how intensely contested the seat had become.
Investigation continues into San Diego mosque shooting suspects
Investigators are reviewing extremist material written by the suspects in the San Diego mosque shooting. The inquiry is part of a broader effort to determine motive and potential links to extremist ideology.
Evacuation orders expand as Southern California wildfire danger grows
New evacuation orders affecting thousands were issued in Southern California. Authorities are responding to fast-moving conditions as communities face continuing risk from the wildfire emergency.
European Parliament honors Merkel and Zelensky with new merit award
Angela Merkel and Volodymyr Zelensky received the highest level of the newly established European Order of Merit. The award reflects Europe’s effort to recognize leaders tied to stability and support for Ukraine.
EU revises fertilizer plan to ease farmer protest risks
The European Commission presented a revised fertilizer plan intended to reduce the chance of another wave of farmer protests. The proposal responds to rising fertilizer prices linked to the Middle East conflict and aims to protect agricultural supply chains.