London tightens, Rome opens wide. The progressive paradox on immigration
1. London tightens, Rome opens wide: the progressive paradox on immigration 2. Starmer doubles citizenship wait time – Italian left wants to halve it 3. Being progressive today? Just a label: the left is out of touch with reality Starmer doubles the wait to become British. Meanwhile, Italy’s left wants to cut it in half […]
Italy at a crossroads: Meloni’s narrow path between Trump and Brussels
Italy at a crossroads: Meloni’s narrow path between Trump and Brussels Giorgia Meloni’s upcoming trip to Washington on April 17 is more than a routine diplomatic visit. It’s a turning point, a signal that Italy may be redefining its global stance—no longer content to play a supporting role within the European framework, but ready to […]
Trump scores a hat trick: Supreme Court blocks reinstatement of 16,000 federal employees. Dead weight or scapegoats?
Trump scores a hat trick: Supreme Court blocks reinstatement of 16,000 federal employees. Dead weight or scapegoats? In the United States, on April 8, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered another blow to the already fragile balance between executive power and the federal bureaucracy. In a decisive 7–2 vote, the justices suspended a lower court ruling […]
Australia under pressure, tariffs spark diplomatic rift between allies
Australia under pressure, tariffs spark diplomatic rift between allies Canberra, 14 April 2025 – The Australian government has responded strongly to the US administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports, targeting steel, aluminium, and agricultural goods. The measures, announced on 2 April, hit one of Australia’s most strategic exports: beef. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, […]
Australia, 16-year-old charged over bomb plot targeting Peter Dutton’s home
Australia, 16-year-old charged over bomb plot targeting Peter Dutton’s home Brisbane, Australia – A 16-year-old has been formally charged with plotting a terrorist attack against Peter Dutton, the federal opposition leader. The alleged plan involved using a drone to deliver explosives to Dutton’s private residence in Brisbane’s outer suburbs. The incident occurred in August 2024 […]
Trump stuns: “Xi is an old friend” – is a tariff truce on the horizon?
Trump stuns: “Xi is an old friend” – is a tariff truce on the horizon? Trump opens the door to talks with Xi Jinping: a glimmer of hope in the US-China trade war US President Donald Trump has declared his willingness to reopen dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, calling him “a longtime friend.” This […]