President Trump has issued new tariff letters, announcing duties effective 1 August on exports from seven smaller nations, Brunei (25%), Moldova (25%), the Philippines (20%), Algeria (30%), Iraq (30%), Libya (30%), and Sri Lanka (30%), despite their relatively small trade volumes with the U.S.
During a White House meeting, Donald Trump expressed surprise and admiration for Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English-speaking skills, commenting that he speaks “such good English” and querying where he learned it.
The US Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with federal job cuts, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of employees while legal proceedings continue.
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Severe Weather Impact: Over 104 fatalities were reported in Texas due to severe flash flooding, including 28 children in Kerr County, as heavy rain caused the Guadalupe River to overflow.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts in promoting peace in the region.
At least 95 people have died due to flash floods in Texas, with significant casualties in Kerr County, where 75 fatalities have been recorded, including 27 at a girls’ summer camp.
Donald Trump is imposing new trade tariffs starting from 1 August, applying rates of up to 40% on goods from countries including Japan, South Korea, and South Africa, among others.
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(Friday 11 July 2025) – The US President has issued new steep tariffs on 14 countries, including Brazil, fueling fears of more trade wars over the summer.
Elon Musk has been in the news this week as he revealed his plans to start his own political party.
Earlier in the week, Trump had announced a delay to his tariff plans as he appeared to push for a global trade deal, but did threaten an extra 10% tariff on any country siding with the policies of the BRICS alliance.
As of Friday, 120 people are confirmed dead from the Texas floods, and at least 150 remain missing. Following the massive floods, more rain arrived, hampering rescue efforts.
President Trump has postponed the roll-out of planned tariffs, originally scheduled by July 9, to take effect on August 1 instead.
Tesla shares plunged around 7 per cent in pre-market trading after Elon Musk announced the launch of a new U.S. political party, dubbed the “America Party”, and reignited a public feud with former President Donald Trump.
Devastating flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, have claimed at least 82 lives, including 27 campers and counsellors from Camp Mystic – a girls’ summer camp – and left more than 40 people missing as of Monday.
Lots of sporting action is taking place across the USA this week, as American footballers prepare to return ahead of a new season. There’s the final of the Club World Cup to look forward to on Sunday. Superstar Beyoncé is on tour, and there are some big business events too!
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Elon Musk has launched the America Party, a new political entity aimed at hitting back at the traditional two-party system in the US.
Elon Musk announces the formation of the America Party to challenge the current political system, citing concerns over waste and corruption within the existing one-party framework.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday blasted multibillionaire CEO Elon Musk’s launch of a new US political party called the America Party.
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Cliff Notes Donald Trump plans to visit Texas on Friday after the devastating flash flooding that resulted in 79 fatalities, citing the need to minimise…
At least 69 fatalities confirmed due to flash floods in Texas, with 11 girls from Camp Mystic among those still unaccounted for.
Heavy rainfall led to severe flash flooding in Texas, resulting in at least 51 fatalities, primarily in Kerr County, including many children.
Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party, named the America Party, following a poll on X, where he garnered significant support from his followers.
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