Tariffs
Amidst a worsening trade dispute, China has vowed to retaliate if the US goes ahead with a planned tariff hike, while new data shows Chinese exports to the US dropped 27% in September. Beijing has accused the US of abusing tariffs and disrupting the global trade order, as the world&
Bessent, Scott
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that tensions between the US and China had de-escalated, paving the way for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in late October. The two leaders had planned to meet during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, and despite
Hostages
As of October 7 2023, after a prolonged period of captivity, twenty remaining Israeli hostages are finally to be released, their families receiving a measure of solace after two years of living in anxious uncertainty. The return of these hostages, along with the release of over 2,000 Palestinian prisoners
Nobel laureates
Maria Corina Machado, a vocal critic of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to bring democracy to the crisis-stricken country. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Machado for her "courageous and principled" fight against the dictatorship in Caracas, where Maduro has
Trump, Donald
In a significant escalation of the ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James, a novice prosecutor appointed by the Trump administration has obtained a grand jury indictment accusing James of mortgage fraud. The indictment alleges that James misrepresented the intended use of a property
Trump, Donald
Letitia James, the New York attorney general, will make her first public appearance since being charged with mortgage fraud at a rally for Zohran Mamdani, a long-time foe of President Donald Trump. The event aims to bring together two of Trump's most prominent opponents in New York, with
Trump, Donald
Portlanders, known for their quirky reputation, put on an unusual display of defiance against the Trump administration on Sunday as they participated in the annual World Naked Bike Ride, but with a twist. The event, usually held in the summer, was hastily organized to protest the President's attempts
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to escalate pressure on Russia by sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if the conflict is not resolved soon. This warning comes after a series of Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid and amid concerns that the US may provide the
Trump, Donald
President Trump's whirlwind trip to the Middle East has marked a significant milestone in the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, with the last 20 surviving hostages kidnapped on October 7 being freed. Trump's role in pushing the ceasefire agreement over the finish line through sheer force
Trump, Donald
Israel's latest cease-fire with Hamas has brought an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict's latest chapter, but has also marked a significant defeat for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. For two years, Netanyahu promised total victory and the destruction of Hamas, but the agreement directly
Trump, Donald
The recent hostage exchange and potential peace agreement between Israel and Hamas has brought a sense of relief to the long-suffering people of Gaza, but the details of the deal remain unclear, and the future of the conflict is still uncertain. The agreement marks the first phase of US President
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump became the fifth American president to address the Knesset, urging Israel to shift focus from waging war against Hamas to the "ultimate prize" of "peace and prosperity" in the Middle East region. Trump's remarks centered on the peace deal, which he
