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Singapore Leader Expresses Doubts Over US Willingness to Negotiate Tariffs
Singapore's Prime Minister has stated that the US universal tariff does not appear to be open for negotiation. The Prime Minister's comments come amidst ongoing trade tensions between the US and several countries. The situation is being closely monitored by trade experts and economists, who are weighing the potential economic implications of the tariffs. Further developments on the issue are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Read the full story here
American Man Faces Decades in Thai Prison for Alleged Royal Insult
A US academic, Paul Chambers, has been arrested in Thailand on charges of insulting the monarchy, sparking alarm from the US State Department. Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University, could face up to 15 years in prison under lese majeste laws, which critics say are used to silence critics of the Thai government, posing a threat to academic freedom in the country. Read the full story here
Record Lows: Arctic Sea Ice Hits Unprecedented Winter Minimum
The Arctic has reached its lowest sea ice extent since satellite observations began 47 years ago, with an average of 14.14 million square kilometres in March, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). This record low is 150,000 square kilometres below the previous record low for March in 2017, with the most pronounced ice retreat in the Sea of Okhotsk and the Barents Sea, with a rate of ice loss of 29,500…
Judge Rules Trump Can’t Ban AP from Oval Office, But Can Still Ban Facts, Reason, and Sanity
Let's get real for a second, shall we? A federal judge (because, you know, the judiciary is always impartial... or is it?) has ruled that the White House can't bar Associated Press reporters and photographers from the Oval Office - you know, the same place where world-changing decisions are made (or so we're told). But, I mean, who needs access to the President when you have his books to give you all the insight you…
Indonesia’s Forests Fall to Ambitious Biofuel and Crops Development
Indonesia plans to clear forests, approximately the size of Belgium, to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice, and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. The government-backed project, which aims to improve the country's food security and energy mix, has raised concerns among environmental watchdogs and local communities, who warn of the potential harm to the environment and the displacement of Indigenous groups. Read the full story here
Beijing Draws a Line in the Sand as Trade Tensions with US Reach Boiling Point
The trade war between the US and China **escalates** as China vows to fight to the end against US tariffs. China's stance comes after the US imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods. The conflict shows no signs of **abating** as both countries **dig in** for a prolonged trade dispute, with China insisting it will not back down to US demands, and the US maintaining its tariff strategy to protect its economy. Read the full story…
Amnesty Uncovers Alarming Trend: Iran Accounts for Bulk of State-Sanctioned Killings This Year
According to a report by Amnesty International, over 1,500 people were killed in state executions globally in 2024, the highest figure since 2015. The majority of deaths were in Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, which collectively killed 1,380 people. The report highlights that the death penalty is used to silence critics and punish individuals for drug-related offenses, with over 40% of executions carried out unlawfully for such crimes. Despite the high number of deaths, the…
Norway Pledges $454 Million to Boostne’s UkraiArtillery Firepower
Norway has allocated approximately $454 million for the purchase of artillery ammunition for Ukraine, as announced by the Norwegian government. The funds will be distributed between the Czech-led initiative and the European Peace Fund. The Czech-led initiative will receive around $363 million, while the European Peace Fund will receive $91 million, in support of Ukraine's ongoing conflict, with Norway being one of the country's most committed European backers. Read the full story here
Press Secretary Confirms Trump’s Plan to Deport Himself to Mars for ‘Alternative Facts’ Vacation
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one, and I've been drinking way too much coffee, so bear with me here. But seriously, the White House Press Secretary thinks we're just going to believe that Trump was dead serious about deporting U.S. citizens? Like, what's next? Are they going to tell us that the sun rises in the west and we should all just accept it? And can we talk about how ridiculous…
Yoon’s Downfall: South Korea Plunges into Uncertainty with Surprise Election Announcement
South Korea's acting president has announced that the country will hold a presidential election on June 3, following the impeachment and removal of predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol. The election date was set in accordance with the law, which requires a new presidential election within 60 days of the position becoming vacant, and will be a temporary public holiday to facilitate voting. Read the full story here