### Trump Says US Could Have Oversight of Venezuela for Years: A Malta Perspective Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently stirred the geopolitical pot by suggesting that the United States could maintain oversight of Venezuela for years to come. This statement resonates far beyond the borders of South America, reaching Malta, where the implications of…
**Pentagon Censures US Senator: A Malta Perspective on Military Accountability and Political Conduct** In a move that has sent ripples through political circles, the Pentagon has decided to censure a prominent US senator, potentially demoting him in rank due to controversial remarks made in a video. This incident raises significant questions about military accountability, political…
**Trump Says US ‘Locked, Loaded’ and Ready to Intervene if Iran Kills Protesters: A Malta Perspective** In recent statements, former President Donald Trump has made headlines once again, asserting that the United States is “locked and loaded” to intervene should Iran escalate its crackdown on protesters. This rhetoric, while resonating with some factions of American…
**Watch: Trump Upbeat on Ukraine Deal as US Offers ‘NATO-like’ Security: Implications for Malta** As the geopolitical landscape shifts with Donald Trump expressing optimism about a potential deal for Ukraine, the implications for Malta are profound. The former U.S. President’s remarks on offering a ‘NATO-like’ security framework for Ukraine could resonate in Malta, an island…
In a dramatic turn of events, US Republicans narrowly escaped an upset in Tennessee, a state that has traditionally been a stronghold for the GOP. The nail-biting race tested the grip of former President Donald Trump on his party, highlighting the ongoing internal dynamics and the influence of his endorsement. From a Maltese perspective, this…
**US Judge Dismisses Case Against Ex-FBI Chief James Comey: Implications for Malta and Beyond** In a significant legal development, a US judge has dismissed the case against former FBI Director James Comey. This decision has far-reaching implications not only within the United States but also on the global stage, including Malta. As we delve into…
**Major MAGA Figure Greene Resigns from US Congress: Implications and Reflections from Malta** In the ever-evolving political landscape of the United States, the resignation of a major figure like Marjorie Taylor Greene from the US Congress has sent ripples across the globe. For Malta, a nation with a rich history of political engagement and a…
Kim Jong-un’s Valentine to Trump: What Malta Can Learn From a Dictator’s “Fond Memories” Valletta’s café chatter on Tuesday skipped the usual Eurovision odds and leapt straight to Pyongyang. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s surprise confession—that he still has “fond memories” of Donald Trump and is open to fresh talks—was scrolling across Times of Malta’s…
Valletta, Malta – When American conservative activist Charlie Kirk took to his podcast last night claiming that “the suspect in the Charlie Kirk murder case is now in custody” and that “President Trump personally told me,” phones began buzzing across the Maltese archipelago. At first glance, the story feels oceans away from our limestone balconies…
**Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Shot: How a US Political Firestorm Echoes in Malta’s Café Debates** Valletta’s morning espresso machines were still hissing when push-notifications lit up across the island: Charlie Kirk, the 30-year-old conservative prodigy who packs American arenas, had been shot. Within minutes, the news leapt from Twitter to the granite bar tops of…
