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Speaker Mike Johnson’s bluff-calling strategy reaches its limit: From the Politics Desk

May 17, 2025

Trump hosts Pakistani army chief at White House
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI () — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House on Wednesday, in an unprecedented meeting that risked worsening a disagreement with India over the president’s claim that he stopped the recent war between the nuclear-armed South Asian foes. The lunch meeting was the first…
Trump and India’s Modi split over U.S. role in Pakistan ceasefire
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first conversation with President Donald Trump since the early May conflict between India and Pakistan to express his frustration with Trump’s repeated claims that he played a significant role in brokering a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed countries. “Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India does not and…
South Korea’s Lee touts ‘national interest-based’ diplomacy in G7 debut
SEOUL — South Korea’s new leader has returned from his diplomatic debut abroad, which his office touted as the realization of his “national interest-based, pragmatic” brand of foreign policy. President Lee Jae Myung early this week took part in the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, his first overseas trip since taking office on June 4.…
U.S. Steel ceases trading on the NYSE as Japan’s Nippon finalizes takeover
U.S. Steel shares stopped trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday after Japan’s Nippon Steel completed its acquisition of the iconic American industrial name. President Donald Trump has insisted for weeks that the companies would form a “partnership” in which U.S. Steel would remain American-owned. But the New York Stock Exchange notified the…
Hong Kong set to regain top IPO spot under US-China tensions
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is poised to reclaim its crown as the top spot for initial public offerings, estimates show, potentially ending a five-year cold streak. China’s largest soy sauce maker, Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company, rang the gong at the Hong Kong exchange on Thursday. The shares opened 3.3% above their offer…
2 men get life sentences in New Mexico shooting death of 11-year-old that prompted gun ban
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two men were sentenced Wednesday to lifelong terms in prison in the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium in 2023 that prompted the New Mexico governor to issue a controversial gun ban, the district attorney’s office in Albuquerque said. Investigators say a truck carrying a mother and…
Guide to relocating your startup to Valencia
When founders dream of launching a startup under the Mediterranean sun, Barcelona and Madrid often come to mind first. But an increasing number of entrepreneurs are turning their gaze to Valencia — a city that’s building a vibrant, founder-friendly startup community. It’s not just about sunshine (though 300 days a year doesn’t hurt). It’s about…
War tech goes old school with Sweden’s first TNT factory since Cold War
A Swedish startup is taking defence tech back to basics — by building the country’s first TNT factory since the Cold War. Stockholm-based Swebal has secured a €3mn investment for the plant, slated to enter full operation in late 2027. Located in Nora, a town about three hours from the capital, the factory is expected…