The U.S.-China tariff conflict escalated as President Trump announced a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, citing Beijing’s “lack of respect” for America, while pausing reciprocal tariffs on other countries. Trump claimed over 75 countries have called to negotiate trade issues, but emphasized China’s opposition. This follows China raising its tariff on U.S. goods from 34% to 84%, in response to Trump’s 104% tariff on Chinese … Continue reading Trump says he’s raising China tariffs further, pausing reciprocal tariffs for others

Prince Harry returned to London for a two-day court hearing over the security he lost in 2020 after stepping down as a senior royal. He is appealing a High Court ruling, which has deepened tensions with his father, King Charles. Sources claim Harry and Charles did not meet before the king’s departure for Italy, citing ongoing strained relations. Harry has been fighting for government-funded security, … Continue reading Prince Harry and King Charles dodge each other ahead of court appeal over security

China announced a new 84% tariff on U.S. imports in retaliation for President Trump’s increased tariffs on Chinese goods, which had already reached up to 125%. This follows heightened tensions from the ongoing trade war, with China expressing firm opposition to U.S. actions, calling them “reckless” and “bullying.” The tariffs will take effect on April 10, further escalating global market uncertainty. While Trump remains committed … Continue reading China calls on world to unite against ‘Trump tyranny’

Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a tough battle this week as he tries to rally House Republicans behind a Senate-passed budget resolution that advances Trump’s agenda of tax cuts, border funding, and energy policy. Several conservatives, including members of the House Budget Committee, have already vowed to oppose the measure, criticizing it as weak on spending cuts and full of budget gimmicks. The Senate plan … Continue reading Johnson faces fraught week as House takes up Trump budget blueprint

The EU has offered the U.S. a “zero-for-zero” tariff deal on industrial goods to avoid a trade war, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday. The offer comes in response to former President Trump’s new 20% tariffs on the EU and other partners, sparking global market turmoil. The proposed deal would eliminate tariffs on items like cars and chemicals. While von der Leyen … Continue reading EU offers Trump removal of all industrial tariffs

The International Criminal Court (ICC) sent a confidential request to Hungary to arrest and surrender Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit last week, following a 2024 arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Hungary refused and soon after announced its withdrawal from the ICC. The charges, approved by the court in November 2024, accuse Netanyahu of targeting civilians and using starvation as … Continue reading ICC sent Hungary a request to arrest and surrender Netanyahu hours after his arrival

Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), reelected its chairman, Ozgur Ozel, on Sunday, two weeks after the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu, who had become the main rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested on corruption charges, sparking widespread protests. The opposition claims the charges are politically motivated, while the government insists on judicial independence. While in prison, … Continue reading Turkish opposition party reelects chairman following arrest of Istanbul mayor

Australia’s opposition leader, Peter Dutton, withdrew two key election promises on Monday. The Liberal Party dropped its plan to require public servants to work in offices five days a week, except in exceptional circumstances, and abandoned a proposal to cut over 41,000 federal public sector jobs through forced redundancies. Instead, job reductions will be achieved through natural attrition and an employment freeze. Dutton admitted the … Continue reading Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employees