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The negotiations between the US and India for an interim trade deal appear to be moving forward, with the Trump administration considering imposing a tariff of less than 20 per cent on India. This would put India favourably against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other competing economies. The Indian government is
Rubio, Marco
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi met in Malaysia on Friday, with both sides describing the meeting as "positive" and "constructive". The meeting comes as the two countries are locked in disputes ranging from trade to Taiwan, and both countries
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Former FBI Chief Andrew McCabe has weighed in on the "manufactured conflict" between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino over the Epstein files, saying it has left FBI personnel wondering about their ability to protect America and uphold the Constitution. The spat comes as
Trump, Donald
Right-wing Brazilian congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro has been lobbying US officials to impose sanctions on a Brazilian Supreme Court judge overseeing his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro's, prosecution. In response to the request, President Trump decided to impose a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports starting August 1, claiming
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As the Trump administration's trade war escalates, companies like Eagle Creek, a 50-year-old manufacturer of luggage and outdoor gear, are grappling with the uncertainty of tariffs that could add hundreds of thousands of dollars to their costs. The company's leadership team held an emergency meeting on
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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is considering resignation due to his frustration with the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bongino took a day off from work on Friday after a heated argument with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi at the White House on Wednesday.
Trump, Donald
In the wake of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report compiled at the request of Iowa Senator Charles Grassley has revealed a series of catastrophic failures by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). The report exposes
Trump, Donald
A new report by the Government Accountability Office highlights a series of blunders made by the Secret Service prior to the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, last summer. The report, released at the request of Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, reveals that the agency failed to
Tariffs
The United States is set to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, according to a letter from Donald Trump to Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister. The new rate will come into effect on August 1 and can be increased if Canada retaliates. Additionally, Canada faces a 50%
Rubio, Marco
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Malaysia, starting on Tuesday, to reaffirm the United States' commitment to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region. This trip comes as part of Rubio's first Asia trip since taking up his post, following months of Washington
Netanyahu, Benjamin
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for dinner at the White House on Monday, as Trump pressed Netanyahu to end the devastating Gaza war. The meeting comes at a crucial time, with the US president hopeful of capitalizing on momentum from a recent truce between
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South Korea's economic growth has slowed, and policymakers are struggling to stimulate growth due to concerns about a heated property market. Despite the Bank of Korea's decision to hold interest rates at 2.5%, economists warn that lowering rates could fuel property price hikes, particularly in
