Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policies are prompting global economic policymakers to reassess their strategies while highlighting concerns about trade imbalances and reliance on a single economic partner, particularly China.
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In today’s World News Briefing: Israel’s deadly strike on Rafah kills 22 as Gaza reels under renewed bombardments. Donald Trump rebukes Zelenskyy over Crimea, prompting…
Politics continues to dominate the American headlines this morning, 24 April 2025, as Donald Trump signals the tariff war is slowing down, which has settled the markets a bit, along with Trump’s statement that he has no plans to fire the Federal Reserve boss, Jerome Powell.
Trump’s comments on Ukraine, and his new US-led deal, which would require Ukraine to hand over Crimea to Russia, are making national and international headlines. Trump has said he will walk away from Ukraine if a deal isn’t reached soon.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Iran must permanently abandon its nuclear enrichment activities to engage in fruitful negotiations with the Trump administration and avert military conflict.
Donald Trump asserts that a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is “very close,” urging President Zelenskyy to finalise the agreement.
US news is today heavily domianted by politics, tariffs and stock markets. The US President has clarified that he has no plans to fire Fed boss Jermone Powell despite complaining about his performance via Twitter/X.
The President has also hinted he may reverse his trade tariffs on China as the IMF downgrades the global economy forecasts and warns of a US recession.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a restructuring plan to cut 15% of the State Department’s workforce by closing and consolidating over 100 offices globally.
Elon Musk plans to reduce his time in Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus more on Tesla, amidst a 71% drop in the company’s first-quarter profits and ongoing sales challenges influenced by tariffs.
The Mexican government has condemned a US advertisement warning against undocumented migration, asserting it contains a “discriminatory message” that undermines human dignity and could incite violence against migrants.
The Academy now mandates that all voting members must watch every nominated film in a category to be eligible to vote, a significant change from previous practices.
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 with 282 passengers caught fire during pushback at Orlando International Airport, leading to an emergency evacuation.
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NASA Summary – ISS crew returns after seven months in space NASA astronaut Donald Pettit and Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner successfully returned…
Cliff Notes – Jason Isaacs reveals his pick for Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter reboot Jason Isaacs, who portrayed Lucius Malfoy in the original Harry…
Cliff Notes – David Warner signs with Seattle Orcas for MLC 2025 David Warner has signed with Seattle Orcas for the 2025 Major League cricket…
Cliff Notes – Ben Affleck forced to confront ‘internalized homophobia’ after gay screen kiss Ben Affleck reflected on his role in Chasing Amy, noting that…
Kitten heels are gaining popularity as a stylish alternative for those who prefer not to wear high heels, particularly among taller individuals.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans for a second state visit to the UK in September, following an invitation from King Charles.
Patrick Adiarte, a Filipino-born actor and dancer, has passed away at the age of 82 due to pneumonia, as confirmed by his family.
Cliff Notes – Neymar exits in tears after fresh injury setback Neymar’s return to the Brazilian Championship was cut short after just 34 minutes due…
US Students fear Trump crackdown following Harvard University stance against the Trump administration.
US stock markets experienced substantial losses, particularly in AI chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD, which plummeted after new export restrictions to China were announced.
A US federal judge has warned that the Trump administration may face criminal contempt charges for not complying with his order to return deported individuals to the US, highlighting escalating tensions between the executive and judicial branches.
Former President Joe Biden condemned Donald Trump’s “hatchet” approach to Social Security, claiming it jeopardises the financial security of millions of Americans reliant on the programme.
The White House is reviewing trade agreements from over 15 countries, with some announcements expected soon, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.