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Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter  A sweeping new US tariff has come into force after a dramatic court ruling blocked the  previous regime. Markets are uneasy, allies are frustrated, and businesses are once again  bracing for uncertainty. Global trade was thrown back into turbulence this week as Donald Trump introduced a new  10% tariff on imports entering the United States, only days after the country’s highest court  struck down his earlier and far broader trade measures. The decision by the US Supreme Court marked a significant legal setback. Judges ruled that  the administration had overstepped its authority in using emergency powers to impose  sweeping tariffs. The judgment reaffirmed that the power to charge taxes and duties  ultimately rests with Congress, not the White House. Yet the legal blow did not stop the broader trade agenda. Within hours, a revised tariff plan  was announced. This time, the administration relied on a different ...

Aaryan Bora, Political Reporter          Yoon Suk, the former president of South Korea, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for masterminding what the court termed as an “insurrection from the top” - a failed attempt to impose military rule that shook one of Asia’s most resilient democracies. The Seoul court delivered a verdict stating that Yoon sought to subvert the constitution on 3rd December 2024 by deploying troops to seal off the National Assembly and ordering the arrest of politicians. Ji Gwi-yeon, the presiding judge, ruled that his actions caused severe damage to the democratic order and warranted strict punishment. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty. The ruling party decided to close a chapter of a political crisis that began when Yoon stunned the nation by declaring martial law live on television. He claimed the move was necessary to combat “anti-state” forces allegedly sympathetic to North Korea. However, it became clear that the real trigg...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor The UK government is moving quickly to tighten online safety laws and place new limits on young people’s use of social media. As Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushes ahead with wide-ranging reforms, a national debate is intensifying over how far the state should go to make the internet safer. The government is preparing for one of the most significant transformations of digital regulation in years. At the heart of the discussion is the Online Safety Act, alongside a fresh set of proposals that could reshape how both children and adults engage with online platforms. Starmer has pledged action within months rather than years, arguing that the current digital environment does not provide sufficient protection for young users and that technology companies must shoulder greater responsibility. Ministers are now considering tougher measures on social media platforms and artificial intelligence tools. Among the most...

Aaryan Bora, Political Columnist       Loyal B Daniel, Political Editor It has been nearly a year since the Munich Security Conference, when US Vice President JD   Vance delivered a speech that those present dismissed as a provocation. He criticised European governments on migration and free speech, declaring that the continent’s gravest threat was not from Russia but from within. The reaction in the room was tepid; discomfort was clearly visible. In recent years, the Trump administration has not only adjusted its foreign policy but also revealed the assumptions that have guided it for eight decades. The tariffs imposed by the US have severely impacted allies, seemingly backfiring. Washington’s approach to Ukraine has often appeared more focused on managing escalation with Moscow than on securing Kyiv’s goals. There was also the unexpected operation in Venezuela, where the President was captured by US forces. And now comes the Greenland episode. For all of Europ...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter            Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor Prescription drug prices in the United States have long been a source of frustration, fear, and financial strain for millions of people. Now, a new platform called TrumpRx is attempting to tackle that problem head-on. Backed by Donald Trump and his administration, the initiative promises cheaper access to some of the country’s most expensive medications. Supporters say it could change the way Americans buy prescription drugs, while critics argue it may influence the politics of healthcare more than the prices themselves. TrumpRx is essentially an online platform that allows Americans to compare and purchase certain prescription drugs at discounted prices. It is not an online pharmacy in the traditional sense. Instead, it functions as a portal connecting patients directly to drug manufacturers and participating pharmacies offering lower cash prices. Users can search for medications,...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter         Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor France’s political drama reached a peak in early February 2026 when the government finally pushed through its long-delayed state budget. What should have been a routine parliamentary moment instead became a tense test of survival for Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and a clear reminder of how fragile President Emmanuel Macron’s governing coalition has become. For months, the budget had been stuck in limbo as lawmakers argued over spending priorities, taxation, and the direction of the French economy. The deadlock exposed deep fractures inside the National Assembly and fuelled frustration far beyond parliament. Voters, investors, and European partners all watched closely as one of the eurozone’s largest economies struggled to carry out one of the most basic functions of government. At the centre of the dispute was a familiar dilemma for French policymakers. The government needed to show fi...