Trump’s foreign aid shake-up has left contractors in financial turmoil, with layoffs and millions in unpaid invoices piling up.

Trump has planned to reinstate his “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran, aiming to eliminate its oil exports and enforce stricter sanctions.

Trump has signed an order to create a US sovereign wealth fund, hinting it could potentially acquire TikTok amid national security concerns.

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is set to become Norway’s finance minister amid a government reshuffle.

Samoa’s top health official has denounced RFK Jr.’s comments on the 2019 measles epidemic as “a complete lie”

At least six Americans remain wrongfully detained in Venezuela, according to US envoy Richard Grenell.

President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu have discussed Gaza ceasefire concerns and sought progress on Israel-Saudi normalisation amid challenges.

Thailand will cut off electricity to some border areas in order to curb operations of scam centres.

China has launched an anti-monopoly probe into Google and blacklisted two US firms amid escalating trade tensions with Washington.

China has hit the US with retaliatory tariffs, possibly reigniting a trade war, while Trump has threatened further action over fentanyl concerns.

South Korea is working to restore and strengthen its aviation safety after recent air travel incidents.

Ukraine has recovered 12 children forcibly taken by Russia, as part of its “Bring Kids Back UA” initiative.

USAID’s DC office closed as attacks from Musk and Trump intensified, causing a disruption to the agency’s operations.

Canadians have canceled trips to the US and imposed a ban on American alcohol in protest of Trump’s tariffs.

The White House has responded to Canada’s misunderstanding of the tariff order and reaffirmed Mexico’s seriousness in ongoing trade negotiations.

EU leaders are facing the dilemma of the US imposing tariffs and potential land seizures, raising geopolitical and trade concerns.

US tariffs on Mexican goods have been paused for a month after a border agreement was reached, President Trump announced.

Pope Francis has condemned child deaths in global conflicts, calling it “unacceptable” and urging the world to protect innocent lives.

WHO chief has warned of critical information loss as nations grapple with the implications of US withdrawal from the agency

Elon Musk, leading Trump’s cost-cutting efforts, plans to shut down USAID, threatening billions in US foreign aid.