Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in Chicago, USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She holds a degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to outlets including MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Recognized for her in-depth reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Israeli Military Targets Iranian Defence Systems The Israeli military says it has carried out a “broad strike” against defence systems in western Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The operation follows joint US-Israeli air strikes launched early Saturday, which sharply intensified already fragile tensions in the region. Tensions had been building for weeks as Washington and Tehran attempted to negotiate a deal aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the latest military action appears to have pushed the standoff into open confrontation. Iran Retaliates Across the Gulf In response to the strikes, Iran launched attacks on American…
From Fragile Calm to Open Confrontation After months of uneasy quiet along their 2,600-kilometre mountainous frontier, tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have flared dramatically. Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul and other Afghan cities early Friday, calling it an act of “open war” after Taliban forces attacked Pakistani border posts overnight. Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said the country’s patience had “run out.” The military announced an operation named “Ghazab lil Haq” (“Righteous Fury”), claiming it killed 133 Taliban fighters and struck military sites in Kabul and Kandahar — the latter home to Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid…
De Niro Warns: “He Will Never Leave” Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro has once again taken aim at President Donald Trump, warning that he believes Trump “will never leave” office unless voters act. Speaking on MS NOW ahead of the State of the Union address, De Niro urged Americans to stand up, saying the president’s remarks about nationalizing elections should not be dismissed as jokes. The longtime Trump critic also appeared at a counter-event titled “State of the Swamp” at the National Press Club, where he expressed deep frustration with the country’s political direction. Addressing the audience, he said he…
A Renewed Debate on Europe’s Deterrence President Emmanuel Macron is expected to use a major speech on Monday to clarify how France could contribute to strengthening Europe’s nuclear deterrence. Speaking from the Île Longue peninsula — home to France’s four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines — Macron will revisit an idea he first floated in 2020: opening a broader strategic dialogue with European partners about France’s nuclear doctrine. At the time, his proposal to involve interested EU countries in deterrence discussions and exercises attracted limited attention. But shifting geopolitical realities have since brought the issue back into focus. Macron is not…
UN Submission Triggers Fresh Tensions A new maritime filing by Iraq to the United Nations has reignited a long-running sea border dispute with Kuwait. Baghdad submitted updated coordinates and a map outlining its claimed boundaries, a move Kuwait says overlaps with waters it regards as its own, including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals. The disagreement once again highlights the strategic weight of northern Gulf waterways, where shipping routes and offshore resources carry both economic and political importance. Regional Allies Rally Around Kuwait Several Gulf nations swiftly voiced their backing for Kuwait’s position. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar,…
Supreme Court Ruling Throws Deal Into Doubt European Parliament negotiators have suspended progress on the EU-US trade agreement after a US Supreme Court ruling cast uncertainty over key parts of the 2025 deal. The court found that several tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were unlawful, arguing he had exceeded his authority by introducing them without Congressional approval under emergency powers legislation. In response, Trump announced new 15% duties on imports, further complicating the agreement’s legal footing and prompting alarm in Brussels. MEPs Demand Clarity from Washington German MEP Bernd Lange, who chairs the European Parliament’s trade committee, said the…
Hungary Links Sanctions to Energy Security Hungary has made clear it will not support the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia until oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline are restored. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after meeting the country’s Energy Security Council that no further financial assistance — including the EU’s planned €90 billion war loan — should go to Ukraine while Hungary’s oil supply remains cut off. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed that Budapest will block the 20th round of EU sanctions, expected to be discussed by foreign ministers on Monday. He said Hungary’s position will not change…
A Swift Response to the Supreme Court Just one day after the US Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariff policy, US President Donald Trump announced he would raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%, effective immediately. In a social media post, Trump said the move followed what he described as a “ridiculous” and “anti-American” ruling by the nation’s highest court. The 6–3 decision found that he had overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to justify broad import taxes. The court’s majority opinion made clear that the US Constitution assigns the power to impose taxes — including tariffs —…
Court Says President Overstepped Authority The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, ruling 6-3 that he exceeded his constitutional authority by invoking emergency powers to impose them. At the heart of the case were the broad “reciprocal” tariffs Trump placed on nearly every US trading partner under a 1977 emergency powers law. The majority opinion, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, made clear that the Constitution assigns the power to levy taxes — including tariffs — to Congress alone. “The Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power…
Police Action and Custody Prince Andrew was taken into custody on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his previous role as the UK trade envoy. Law enforcement also conducted searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. Officials said a man in his sixties remains in custody, though they did not initially name him. Andrew turned 66 on the day of the arrest. Unmarked police vehicles were spotted outside Sandringham in Norfolk, where he has been living since leaving his Windsor home. Police emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the investigation while acknowledging the high…
