Author: Grace Johnson

US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from dozens of international organisations. Many of the affected bodies focus on climate change and environmental protection. Almost half of the 66 organisations belong to the United Nations system. The list includes the Framework Convention on Climate Change, which supports global climate cooperation. The decision also affects organisations working on development, gender equality, and conflict management. The administration has repeatedly criticised these areas as ideological. The White House said the organisations no longer serve American interests and promote hostile agendas. White House Says Withdrawals Serve National Interests Trump signed…

Federal recommendations mix traditional nutrition with fresh priorities US officials released updated dietary guidelines on Wednesday, combining familiar advice with new emphasis. The guidance reflects Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda. It urges Americans to increase protein, select healthy fats, and reduce ultraprocessed foods and added sugar. Kennedy spoke at the White House, telling Americans to eat real food. He described the guidance as clear, practical, and easy to follow. The 2020 guidelines spanned nearly 150 pages, offering detailed recommendations for every age group. The new edition condenses guidance to a few pages while being…

US President Donald Trump said Venezuela will transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. He linked the move to a US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power. Trump valued the oil at about $2.8bn. He described it as high quality and sanctioned crude. He announced the plan on social media. He said the oil would sell at market prices. He added that he would control the revenue. He said the funds would benefit people in Venezuela and the United States. Trump said US oil companies would restart operations in Venezuela rapidly. He…

Barcelona secured a tense derby victory over Espanyol and increased their advantage at the top. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski struck during the closing moments. The result moved Barcelona seven points clear in La Liga. The visitors controlled possession for most of the contest. Espanyol’s structure delayed any decisive breakthrough. Relentless pressure finally finds reward Hansi Flick watched his side probe with growing urgency. Barcelona recycled the ball and stretched the defensive lines. Espanyol stayed compact and blocked central routes. The breakthrough came four minutes from time. Fermin Lopez provided the decisive spark after his introduction. He slipped a measured…

A daily glass of orange juice can influence health in more ways than once believed. For years, nutrition advice treated the drink with caution. Sugar content dominated headlines and shaped public attitudes. Critics argued that orange juice sends sugar rapidly into the bloodstream. They warned that repeated spikes could weaken insulin control. Over time, this pattern could raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. That view now appears overly narrow. New research challenges the idea that sugar defines orange juice. Scientists increasingly describe the drink as nutritionally active and complex. Why orange juice fell from grace Large population…

China’s BYD is reaching a historic milestone in the auto industry. The company is set to overtake Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller. The move would mark the first annual sales lead over the US rival. BYD reported strong figures on Thursday. Sales of battery powered vehicles climbed nearly 28 percent last year. Total global deliveries topped 2.25 million cars. Tesla will release its full 2025 sales numbers later on Friday. Analyst estimates already point to a clear gap. They indicate Tesla sold roughly 1.65 million vehicles during the year. Tesla Faces Rising Challenges Tesla experienced a difficult…

Gold and silver finished the year with sharp price swings after an extraordinary rally. Both metals moved toward their strongest annual gains since 1979. Trading remained unstable into the final sessions. Investors reacted to rate expectations, geopolitical pressure, and fragile financial conditions. Gold prices climbed more than 60 percent over the year. The metal reached a record high above 4,549 dollars per ounce. Prices weakened after Christmas. Gold traded near 4,330 dollars per ounce on New Year’s Eve. Silver showed similar turbulence. The metal traded around 71 dollars per ounce at year end. Earlier in the week, silver surged to…

Meta has finalized the acquisition of the Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus. The company aims to enhance its technology and expand AI applications. Meta said the deal will improve its consumer and business products. Analysts value the deal in billions Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal estimated the acquisition at over two billion dollars. Meta has not confirmed the financial terms publicly. The valuation reflects the strategic significance of Manus. AI agents drive Meta’s growth Meta said the acquisition will provide broader access to advanced digital agents. These agents can plan trips, create presentations, and complete complex tasks. Meta emphasized that…

Ukraine rejected Russian accusations of a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow spread false claims to obstruct peace efforts. He accused Russia of inventing a justification for renewed military escalation. Ukrainian officials said no Ukrainian operation targeted any Russian residence. Russia Alleges Overnight Drone Strike Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones overnight. He claimed the drones targeted Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region. Russian authorities did not reveal Putin’s location at the time. Moscow said it would reconsider its stance in peace negotiations. Zelensky Describes Claim…

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said talks in Florida advanced efforts to end the Ukraine war. Trump said several difficult issues still block a final agreement. Both leaders described the meeting as constructive and encouraging. Trump said territorial disputes remain the main obstacle. Russia continues to demand additional Ukrainian land. Land and borders remain central Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Zelensky said negotiators agreed on ninety percent of a twenty point peace plan. Trump said talks nearly finalised security guarantees for Ukraine. He said progress reached about ninety five percent. Zelensky said negotiations would continue next week. Ukrainian and American teams will…