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US Tariffs on Chinese Goods to Climb to 104% as Trade Tensions Escalate

Trump vowed a further 50% tariff hike on Chinese goods if Beijing hits back. Additional US tariffs on Chinese imports are set to reach 104 percent on Wednesday, the White House told AFP, as Washington doubles down on planned action after Beijing vowed a "fight to the end" on levies. US President Donald Trump had vowed a further 50 percent tariff on goods from China if Beijing did not retract upcoming retaliation -- and the White House confirmed that Trump will proceed with this action, taking

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Apr 8, 2025 — 1 min read

‘Hands Off’ Movement Fuels Widespread Anti-Trump Protests Across the US

Crowds of protesters have gathered in cities across the US to denounce President Trump, in the largest nationwide show of opposition since the president took office in January. The "Hands Off" protest planners aimed to hold rallies in 1,200 locations, including in all 50 US states. Thousands of people turned out in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC, among other cities, on Saturday. Protesters cited grievances with Trump's agenda ranging from social to economic issues. C

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Apr 6, 2025 — 4 min read

Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on China, EU, and Other Nations

US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to economically flourish. These new import taxes, which Trump imposed via executive order, are expected to send economic shockwaves around the world. But the US president believes they are necessary to address trading imbalances and to protect American jobs and manufacturing. Here are the basic elements of the plan. 10% baseline tariff In a background call before T

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Apr 3, 2025 — 2 min read

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Donald Trump says tariffs are coming. That message from the US president has been consistent. But what tariffs and when? The announcements of the new import taxes have come so thick and fast since he took office that it can be hard to keep track. Trump has already raised duties on Chinese imports, steel, aluminium and some goods from Canada and Mexico. Higher levies on cars are due to go into effect this week. We're now waiting for Trump to unveil the details of his plan for a wider set of ta

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Apr 1, 2025 — 3 min read

UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius

The UK government is working with Mauritius to finalise a deal on the future of the Chagos Islands, Downing Street has said. Under the proposed agreement, Mauritius would gain sovereignty of the islands from the UK, but allow the US and UK to continue operating a military base on one of the islands for an initial period of 99 years, at a cost to the British taxpayer. UK government sources have indicated they are not waiting for further sign-off from Donald Trump. Earlier this year, Foreign Sec

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Apr 1, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump Hints at Third-Term Presidential Bid Despite Constitutional Limits

President Donald Trump has signaled interest in pursuing a third term in office, despite the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly prohibiting it. In a telephone interview with NBC News on Sunday, the president said he was considering ways to breach the constitutional barrier that impedes his chance for a third bid. “No, I’m not joking. I’m not joking,” Mr Trump said, but “it is far too early to think about it. There are methods which you could do, as you know.” He, however, decl

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Mar 31, 2025 — 2 min read

Regina Hall to Receive Honorary Degree from Fordham University

Regina Hall is heading back to her alma mater. The Award-winning actress was announced as Fordham University’s Class of 2025 at the University’s Commencement on May 17. She was given the honor “in recognition of her exceptional career and commitment to using her platform for good.” Hall will also be awarded an honorary doctorate of fine arts at the ceremony. Regina Hall To Deliver Commencement Address At Fordham University Fordham President Tania Tetlow expressed her excitement about Hall co

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Mar 29, 2025 — 1 min read

Pope Francis to Make First Public Appearance After Weeks of Illness

The Vatican said on Friday that the Pope's condition is improving, but an official said he may have to "relearn to speak" following his prolonged use of high-flow oxygen therapy. Pope Francis will make his first public appearance in five weeks on Sunday, where he will give his blessing and greet a crowd from Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on February 14 with breathing problems. The 88-year-old has been recovering from double pneumonia and has only been seen by the public once s

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Mar 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Boxing Legend George Foreman Dies at 76

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has died at the age of 76. Known as “Big George,” Foreman had one of the most extraordinary careers in boxing history. He won Olympic gold in 1968 before capturing the world heavyweight title twice—21 years apart—becoming the oldest champion ever at 45. Foreman first won the heavyweight title in 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier six times in two rounds. He famously lost the belt the following year to Muhammad Ali in the legendary Rumble in the J

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Mar 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Donald Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Harris, Clinton, and Others

US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances from his previously defeated Democratic election rivals, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, as well as a number of other top former officials. The move comes after Trump said in February he was revoking security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden. He confirmed that move in the latest announcement, adding that he was also revoking the security clearance of "any other member" of the Biden family. "I have determined that it is no long

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Mar 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Putin Agrees to Pause Ukraine Energy Attacks but No Full Ceasefire

President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. The Russian leader declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump's team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia. He said a comprehensive truce could only work if foreign military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to an end. Ukraine's European allies have prev

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Mar 19, 2025 — 4 min read

Homeland Security Faces Deadline to Release Prince Harry’s US Visa Records

A US court has ordered that Prince Harry's immigration files must be made public by the end of Tuesday. District Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of the documents based on a freedom of information (FOI) request by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative US think tank in Washington DC. The foundation alleges that the prince concealed his past use of drugs, which should have disqualified him from obtaining a US visa. The allegations centre around the Duke of Sussex's claims in his memoir

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Mar 17, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump, Putin to have 'discussion' on Ukraine this week

US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv's European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the three-year war. The United States this week proposed a halt in fighting in the war after talks in Saudi Arabia, with Kyiv accepting the proposal. Putin however has given no clear answer, instead listing a string of conditions and raising "serious questions" over the proposition. Trump's en

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Mar 16, 2025 — 2 min read

How Canadians Are Pushing Back Against Trump’s Tariffs

In response to Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and his offhand remarks about making Canada the 51st U.S. state, many Canadians are taking a stand by boycotting American goods and avoiding travel to the U.S. “Not a single lettuce leaf or piece of fruit. I have become an avid reader of labels and have adopted an ‘anywhere but the US’ policy when shopping. I will not visit the States while Trump remains in office, and most of the people I know have adopted the same policy.” Acquaintances, Allard

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Mar 7, 2025 — 8 min read

Supreme Court Rules on Nearly $2 Billion in Frozen USAID Funds

The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied the Trump administration's request to block a lower court's order for the administration to pay nearly $2 billion in foreign aid money, delivering a near-term reprieve to international aid groups and contractors seeking payment for previously completed projects. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices said that the Feb. 26 deadline imposed by a lower court for the Trump administration to pay the funds had already expired and directed the case back to the district cou

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Mar 6, 2025 — 5 min read

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Valued at Over $100 Million

Primary Wave is reportedly finalising a deal to acquire a significant stake in The Notorious B.I.G.’s music catalog, along with his name and likeness rights. The agreement is estimated to be worth between $100 million and $150 million. Born Christopher Wallace and widely known as Biggie Smalls, the Brooklyn rap icon’s estate is managed by Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow, co-founders of ByStorm Entertainment and former Bad Boy Records executives. Primary Wave’s founder Larry Mestel and partner Steve

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Mar 5, 2025 — 2 min read