U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida to discuss potential pathways toward ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting marked a high-level diplomatic effort focused on exploring the foundations of a possible peace framework.

Trump described the talks as “very productive” and indicated that the two sides were making progress on core issues. He noted that discussions had touched on multiple aspects of a ceasefire agreement, although a finalized deal remains distant.

Zelenskyy stated that the conversation included key matters such as defense assistance, international security guarantees, and the status of contested territories. ...

Recent polling indicates that Donald Trump continues to draw sharply divided public opinion, with approval ratings reflecting deep political polarisation. Surveys show Trump maintaining solid support among Republican voters and parts of the working class, while facing higher disapproval among independents and Democrats.

Poll results suggest that economic issues, immigration policy, and perceptions of leadership style remain central factors shaping public views. Supporters credit Trump with prioritising domestic industry and challenging political institutions, while critics express concerns over governance and social division.

Among working-class voters, Trump’s approval tends to outperform his overall rating, according to several surveys. Analysts attribute this to messaging ...

Sadiq Khan has responded to recent remarks by Donald Trump about London, suggesting the criticism stems from envy of the city’s economic and cultural achievements. Khan described London as a thriving global centre and dismissed the comments as politically motivated.

The mayor pointed to London’s role as a leading international hub for finance, culture, and innovation, arguing that the city continues to attract investment and talent despite challenges faced by major urban centres worldwide. He said London’s diversity and openness remain key strengths.

Trump’s remarks, made during public appearances and media interviews, criticised aspects of London’s governance and public safety. His comments ...

Opposition parties in Taiwan have initiated steps to impeach President William Lai, after lawmakers voted to begin the formal process in the legislature. The move follows weeks of political confrontation between the government and opposition-controlled parliament.

The impeachment initiative accuses the president of constitutional violations and abuse of authority, though supporters of the government have dismissed the effort as politically motivated. The ruling party maintains that the allegations lack legal substance and are intended to pressure the presidency rather than secure removal from office.

Under Taiwan’s constitutional framework, impeachment requires multiple procedural stages and ultimately a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Given ...

The Supreme Court of the United States has temporarily blocked a Trump administration plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, marking a significant ruling on the limits of federal power over state-controlled forces.

The decision halts an executive action that would have allowed the federal government to mobilise National Guard units without the consent of state leaders. The court’s order came in response to legal challenges arguing that such a move would violate constitutional principles governing state authority and civilian control of the military.

The proposed deployment was part of a broader effort by former president Donald Trump to expand federal ...