“By attending the grand parade and wreath laying ceremony on May 9, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Russia’s victory over Nazism, I pay tribute to the Soviet Army and Allied troops. “This historic victory is a source of confidence for me in the wholehearted commitment of my country and the AES Confederation to winning the war against terrorism and imperialism at all costs. “The security of our States and the well-being of our populations drive and guide our daily actions. I welcome the mutually beneficial partnership between Burkina Faso and the Russian Federation.” Burkina Faso President Captain Ibrahim Traore
Newark Mayor Baraka Arrested and Taken Into Federal Custody For Interfering With ICE Deportation Operation
Newark Mayor Baraka has been arrested and taken into federal custody for storming an ICE facility. This incident occurred during a protest where several politicians, including members of Congress, were involved. Alina Habba, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey: “The Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations to remove himself from the ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey this afternoon. “He has willingly chosen to disregard the law. That will not stand in this state. He has been taken into custody. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.” Habba added....
Tariff Talks Begin Between US And Chinese Officials In Geneva
The U.S. Treasury Secretary and America’s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world’s two biggest economies and damage the global economy. The Xinhua News Agency says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson have begun meetings in Geneva with a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng. Diplomats from both sides also confirmed that the talks have begun but spoke anonymously and the exact location of the talks wasn’t made public. Prospects for a major breakthrough appear dim....
Mexico Sues Google Over ‘Gulf Of America’ Name Change
Mexico is suing Google for ignoring repeated requests not to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America for US users on its maps service, Claudia Sheinbaum has said. On Thursday, the Republican-led House of Representatives voted to officially rename the Gulf for federal agencies. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office in January calling for the body of water to be renamed, arguing the change was justified because the US “do most of the work there, and it’s ours”. However, Sheinbaum’s government contends that Trump’s order applies only to the US...
Trump Administration Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus
Donald Trump’s administration is “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus – the right of a person to challenge their detention in court – one of the US president’s top aides has said. Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, told reporters on Friday that the US Constitution allowed for the legal liberty to be suspended in times of “rebellion or invasion”. His comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illegal immigration, as well as remove dissenting foreign students. “A lot of it depends on...
