By FFR News – Updated November 1, 2025 US courts block Trump food aid suspension — In a major legal setback for former President Donald Trump’s administration, two federal judges have ruled that the government cannot suspend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The rulings safeguard food support for more…
Tanzania Election Protests have entered their third consecutive day as the political crisis deepens following a disputed national vote that has left the East African nation in turmoil. The opposition claims that hundreds of civilians have been killed by security forces, while the government insists that “no excessive force” has been used. According to the…
King Charles strips Prince Andrew of titles in a decisive move that has shaken the royal household. The monarch has officially removed all royal titles from his brother and ordered him to vacate his longtime residence near Windsor Castle. The action, announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday, underscores King Charles III’s determination to preserve the…
Brazil has been left reeling after a massive Brazil Rio favela police raid resulted in the deaths of 132 people in Rio de Janeiro’s impoverished neighborhoods. The operation, the deadliest in the country’s history, has ignited widespread outrage, protests, and international condemnation — with residents calling the event a “slaughter” and human rights groups demanding…
In a significant display of strengthening diplomatic relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui at the Kremlin on Monday, reaffirming the two countries’ growing partnership amid Western sanctions and ongoing global tensions over the war in Ukraine. The meeting underscored Moscow and Pyongyang’s commitment to deepening political, military,…
The Russian activity in Pokrovsk has intensified sharply, with Ukraine’s army chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi warning that the situation around this strategic eastern town is “difficult” and rapidly evolving. Pokrovsk, located in the Donetsk region, has become a focal point in Russia’s push to gain control over eastern Ukraine — a battle that could reshape…
In a bold and controversial move, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a historic reduction in the number of refugees allowed into the United States. According to official documents, Trump caps refugee admissions at record low — setting the limit at just 7,500 for the upcoming year, while prioritizing white South Africans under the new…
Trump Tokyo trade security talks opened with considerable diplomatic flourish as U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal welcome in Japan, marking the start of a five-day Asia tour aimed at securing a trade-war truce with China and reinforcing America’s regional security architecture. The visit underscores Washington’s dual focus on trade and defence as much…
The headline of Israel’s military posture in the region appears contradictory: a truce in Gaza, yet ongoing operations on multiple fronts. As the war in the Gaza Strip entered a ceasefire on 10 October 2025, Israeli forces simultaneously continued to launch attacks beyond Gaza — in the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria — raising serious…
The Trump Meets Brazil Lula encounter at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur marked a significant diplomatic moment, with both leaders expressing optimism about strengthening ties and resolving long-standing trade disputes. United States President Donald Trump and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a meeting described by Brazilian officials as “constructive and…
