President-elect Donald Trump in a Truth Social post on Saturday issued a stern warning to China and its trade allies about their plans to try and displace the United States dollar as the global currency. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab…
And unlike others in Trump’s MAGA circle, Kellogg welcomed President Joe Biden’s decision to approve Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, saying it has given Trump “more leverage” and adding that “it gives President Trump more ability to pivot from that.” Contrast that with the howls of protest over the…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine, weeks after reportedly sending thousands of troops to fight for Russia. Observers said North Korea’s deepening military ties with Russia might leave China in a bind, with tensions on the Korean peninsula at the “most dangerous” point in more than 70…
It was correct to place the recent article about the latest missile attack on Ukraine on the front page (“Russia’s use of new missile prompts emergency NATO Ukraine talks,” Nov. 23). Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bellicose foreign policy has caused much consternation and his threats to use nuclear weapons cause even more concern. Since 2014,…
South Korea’s military said Friday it scrambled fighter jets as five Chinese and six Russian military planes flew through its air defense zone, an area wider than the country’s airspace. Five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft entered and exited the Korea Air Defense Identification Zone in the East Sea and South Sea from 9:35…
China has renewed its warnings over the potential use of nuclear weapons in the Russia-Ukraine war, in response to recent speculation about the possibility of the U.S. stationing them in the embattled country to deter future Russian aggression. “China is paying close attention to the nuclear risks triggered by the Ukraine crisis and has reiterated…
South Korea’s military said Friday it scrambled fighter jets as five Chinese and six Russian military planes flew through its air defense zone, an area wider than the country’s airspace. Five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft entered and exited the Korea Air Defense Identification Zone in the East Sea and South Sea from 9:35…
Russia and China sent nuclear-capable bombers over the waters between Japan and South Korea, which are the treaty allies of the United States, for their ninth joint strategic air patrol on Friday. Two American conventional bombers on Monday simulated the release of weapons over Finland, a NATO ally that borders Russia. For Japan and South…
In an unexpected turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a rare apology during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan. The surprising moment unfolded when Putin shifted from threatening Ukrainian President Zelensky to apologising to German leader. The apology, which brought smiles to the faces of reporters present, was in reference to an incident…