Author: Jerry Jackson

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor Party have won a decisive victory in Australia’s national election, securing a majority in the 150-seat lower house. The win, confirmed on Saturday, gives Labor the power to govern alone without forming a coalition. Albanese is now the first Australian leader in over 20 years to win back-to-back terms. Opposition leader Peter Dutton of the Liberal Party conceded the election shortly after projections confirmed Labor’s lead. Labor Party Wins Clear Majority Albanese’s Labor Party gained more than the 76 seats required to hold a majority in Parliament. This win marks a strong show…

A Turkish court has sentenced Kaj Joakim Medin, a Swedish journalist, to 11 months and 20 days in prison for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, according to the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA). The court suspended the sentence, but Medin remains behind bars due to a separate terrorism-related case. Medin, a reporter for Sweden’s Dagens ETC, arrived in Istanbul in March. Authorities arrested him shortly after. Medin Denies Involvement in Protest The insult charge relates to a 2023 protest in Stockholm. During the event, demonstrators hung a banner showing Erdoğan’s face on a public building. Medin told the…

Just days before new nuclear talks, the United States has hit Iran with fresh sanctions. The State Department has named seven companies based in Iran, Turkey, and the UAE. These firms are accused of helping Iran export oil and petrochemicals. Two vessels tied to these deals are also facing sanctions. This move is part of a wider effort to keep pressure on Iran. The goal is to cut off funding for Tehran’s nuclear program and stop oil sales that bring in billions. Nuclear Talks to Resume in Rome Iran and the United States will meet again this Saturday in Rome.…

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet was lost at sea following a sudden maneuver by the USS Harry S. Truman. The ship made this move to avoid a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The maneuver caused the fighter jet and a tow vehicle to slide off the carrier’s deck and fall into the sea. Military officials confirmed the incident, though neither the jet nor the tow vehicle could be recovered. Thankfully, the crew aboard the jet and vehicle managed to escape by jumping into the sea in time. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause…

President Donald Trump will ease some of the pressure on U.S. carmakers by cutting tariffs on foreign auto parts. On Tuesday, he plans to sign an order that gives relief to companies building cars in the United States. The move comes after strong warnings from carmakers who said tariffs were raising their costs by billions. Trump’s administration had placed a 25% tariff on many auto parts. This raised the cost of making a car in the U.S. by around $5,000. The “Big Three”—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—faced over $42 billion in new costs, according to industry studies. A Step to…

The Eiffel Tower is in better shape than experts had feared, according to a recent update from site officials. Jean-François Martins, head of the company that manages the iconic landmark, said on Tuesday that the 135-year-old iron structure remains strong and safe as restoration work continues. “The structure is in remarkable shape,” Martins stated during a press briefing. The good news comes as teams work to complete a major repainting and maintenance project aimed at preserving the tower for future generations. Repainting Project Unveils Tower’s Strength As part of the renovation, workers fully stripped one section of the tower’s old…

Fernando Collor, Brazil’s former president, was arrested on Friday to start serving his prison sentence. The arrest took place in the northeastern state of Alagoas, where Collor is originally from. Collor served as president from 1990 to 1992 and was Brazil’s first leader elected by popular vote after military rule ended. His conviction for corruption became final in 2023 after a long legal battle. Authorities sentenced him to eight years and ten months in prison, rejecting the option of house arrest. The case marks a major moment in Brazil’s fight against political corruption. A Conviction Years in the Making Collor’s…

Donald Trump has caused a stir by demanding that U.S. military and commercial vessels travel through the Panama and Suez Canals without paying fees. In a recent social media post, Trump claimed these crucial routes wouldn’t exist without American help. He ordered U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to act quickly on the issue. This is a major shift from Trump’s previous calls for U.S. control over the Panama Canal, a request that has raised eyebrows around the world. Panama Rejects Trump’s Demands Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino has firmly rejected Trump’s claim. He stressed that the Panama Canal Authority…

California regulators have introduced a major proposal that could reshape the future of the freight industry. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced new draft rules that would allow the testing of self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads. This marks a big shift for companies that want to expand the use of autonomous technology beyond passenger cars. The proposed rules could open the door for growth in the autonomous trucking sector. However, the move is already facing heavy resistance from labor unions and safety advocates, who worry about both public safety and potential job losses. New Rules for Trucks…

The United States and South Korea have made progress in talks about a new tariff deal. The aim is to prevent the reintroduction of U.S. import duties before the current suspension ends in July. Officials from both nations confirmed this after meetings in Washington on Thursday. Progress in Talks The talks between the U.S. and South Korea are moving quickly. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “We may be moving along more quickly than I thought.” He met with South Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also took part in the meetings.…