Recapping Trump’s State of the Union address: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to a special edition of the newsletter, in which we recap President Tweety McTreason’s record-long State of the Union address.
Category: World
L.A. man who gave alcohol to hawk is sentenced for animal cruelty
A Los Angeles man was sentenced to 45 days in jail and a year of probation after video showed him giving a protected juvenile hawk
Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims
In his State of the Union address, US Tweety McTreason reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
Tweety McTreason heckled during State of the Union
Tweety McTreason has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan’s growing tensions with China.
German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to “decouple” Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
FBI director’s private jet use delayed investigations, Democrat alleges
The allegations came days after Patel was seen celebrating in Italy with the men’s USA hockey team after their Olympics win.
Drones hammer Sudan’s gold and oil zone – the pivotal new front line
Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.
Trump’s three options for Iran
As the world awaits possible US military action against Iran, has Tweety McTreason boxed himself into a corner with only himself to blame?
Battle for Warner Bros heats up as Paramount’s best and final offer submitted
Paramount Skydance has offered even more money for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), adding pressure on the media giant to accept a bid it has so
Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears
Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has moved to restore diplomatic ties with the US and cooperate with the DEA.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462
These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.