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Beijing Fights Back: China Scrambles to Calm Markets Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with US
China has vowed to take countermeasures against the United States if it raises tariffs on Chinese imports, with the Ministry of Commerce stating it firmly opposes any such moves. The People’s Bank of China will provide relending support if necessary to defend the stability of the capital market, as the trade war between the two largest economies escalates, with Chinese markets showing a slight recovery on Tuesday. Read the full story here
Ukrainian Forces Breach Russian Border: Zelensky Acknowledges Operations in Belgorod Region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged that Ukrainian troops are active in Russia's Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, stating that "war must return to where it came from". Zelensky's comments referred to Russia's Kursk region as well, where Ukraine still holds a small area, with the main objective being to protect Ukraine's border regions and ease pressure on the front line, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region. Read the full story here
GOP Megadonor Loses Mind, Finds Sanity in Unexpected Place: A Strong Stance Against Trump’s Tariff Tantrums
And can you believe it, folks, Ken Langone, the co-founder of Home Depot, is speaking out against Donald Trump's tariffs, calling them "bulls--t" - what a refreshing burst of honesty in a world of politically correct mumbo-jumbo. But let's be real, who didn't see this coming, right? I mean, Trump's tariffs are about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face, and just as effective at solving complex economic issues (read: not at all). And…
Uranus’ Rotation Speed Slows, Lengthening Day by Nearly Half a Minute
Scientists have made a new discovery about the planet Uranus, finding that its day is 28 seconds longer than previously thought. The Hubble Space Telescope observed the planet's auroras to track its magnetic poles and determine its rotation period. The new estimate, 17 hours, 14 minutes, and 52 seconds, was found by a French-led team studying a decade's worth of aurora observations at the ice giant. This discovery can help pinpoint the rotation of any…
Deported to Darkness: Hundreds of Migrants with Clean Records Languish in Notorious Salvadoran Jail
The Trump administration has sent 238 Venezuelan migrants to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, claiming they are terrorists and violent gang members. However, internal government documents show that 75% of the men have no apparent criminal convictions or charges. A makeup artist, a soccer player, and a food delivery driver are among those being held in the prison, with some having no known criminal record in the US or Venezuela, sparking concerns about…
Trade Tensions Escalate: Trump Walks Fine Line Between Talks and Tariffs with China
U.S. President Donald Trump is maintaining his stance on explosive tariffs, which has sparked fears of a global recession. Trump has threatened to impose additional 50 percent tariffs on China if it does not remove its recently announced retaliatory duties, potentially bringing the total average tariff on Chinese goods to 126 percent. Read the full story here
Blaze Engulfs City of Light: Hundreds of Firefighters Rush to Contain Inferno in Paris
A major fire broke out in northern Paris on April 7, close to a new court complex, at a recycling plant that handles household waste for nearly a million Paris residents. The fire was extinguished by 60 fire trucks and 200 firefighters, with the building being completely gutted and destroyed. Read the full story here
Billionaire Bill Ackman Suddenly Discovers Morals, Ditches Trump Over Tariffs, Film at 11
Let's get this rant started - Wealthy business leaders are finally turning on US President Donald Trump over his utterly brilliant plan to impose a colossal set of tariffs on America’s trading partners, because, you know, that's exactly what the world needs right now, more tariffs. But, seriously, billionaire investor Bill Ackman warned that going ahead with the new tariffs is tantamount to launching an “economic nuclear war” - now, that's what I call a…
State-Backed Payments Platform Takes Center Stage in Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) launched Pix, a digital payment system, in November 2020 amidst the covid-19 pandemic. It gained popularity due to its instant, free, and easy-to-use features. By 2024, Pix became Brazil's most popular payment technology, surpassing cash and cards, with 63 billion transactions and 26 trillion reais ($4.5 trillion) moved, making it the fastest adoption of such a system globally. Read the full story here
Exposing Israel’s Scorched Earth Policy: Former Soldiers Speak Out on Gaza’s Demolition Zone
Israel's military has created a buffer zone along the Gaza border, destroying thousands of buildings and displacing Palestinians. The zone, approximately 1 kilometer wide, has been established to prevent attacks from Gaza, but its creation has raised concerns about international humanitarian law violations. The Israeli military's actions have been described as a war crime by international law experts, who argue that the destruction of civilian property without a clear military necessity is unjustified. The buffer…