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Beijing Seeks Global Support Amid Escalating US Trade War and Hefty 125% Tariff Hike
The US has hiked tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to seek a united front with other nations against Washington. China's efforts have seen partial success, with many countries unwilling to ally against the US. China has retaliated with 84% tariffs on US goods, and has stated it will "fight to the end" in a tariff war. The US has paused tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but China has refused to seek talks,…
Canada Poised to Dominate Asia’s LNG Market, Says TC Energy CEO
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Trump Reveals His Genius Plan to Make Billionaire Friends Richer: Tariff Tussle Pays Off with Record-Breaking Returns (and a Side of Covfefe)
I'm just so excited to talk about this - President Donald Trump is basically a stock market whisperer (who needs a crystal ball when you have a Twitter account, right?)! He randomly decides to suspend most of his worldwide tariffs, and voilà! The stock market goes absolutely bonkers, with stocks jumping more than 7 percent in a matter of minutes (I guess that's what they mean by "fast-paced"). And, of course, our fearless leader can't…
Canberra Spurns Beijing’s Tariff Alliance Offer Amid US Trade Tensions
Australia has rejected China's offer to form an alliance against the US tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. The Australian government has stated that it will pursue its national interests and not make common calls with China, instead seeking to diversify its trade relationships with other countries, including Indonesia, India, and the UK. Read the full story here
Zelenskyy Reveals Ukraine’s Ambitious Plan to Secure $30-50 Billion US Aid Package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is prepared to purchase a large aid package from the United States. The package could be worth between $30-50 billion. The announcement highlights Ukraine's efforts to secure significant financial assistance from its international partners to support its economy and reconstruction efforts. Read the full story here
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European Union Unlocks $1 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine from Seized Russian Reserves
Ukraine has received a €1 billion disbursement from the European Union under the G7-backed Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative. The funds will be used to cover priority state budget expenditures. The ERA initiative aims to repurpose profits generated from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine without creating additional debt burden, with the EU's total contribution expected to reach €18.1 billion. Read the full story here
Trump Announces Plans for Third, Fourth, and Fifth Terms, Because Who Needs the Constitution Anyway?
And so, it begins, the never-ending cycle of speculation about Donald Trump's potential third term in 2028 - because, why not, right? I mean, who needs the Constitution when you have a great personality? But, in all seriousness, this is getting ridiculous. Trump's been dropping hints left and right, and his followers are eating it up like the best-selling books on politics they can't get enough of. It's like he's trying to distract us from…
Afghanistan Under Siege: Taliban Crackdown Targets Men’s Haircuts and Prayer Habits
Afghanistan's Taliban morality police have detained individuals for non-compliant hairstyles and beard lengths, as well as for missing prayers at mosques during Ramadan, according to a U.N. report. The Vice and Virtue Ministry laws, in effect since August, have led to detentions without due process and negatively impacted small businesses, particularly those owned by women, resulting in reduced income and employment opportunities. Read the full story here
Romanian Centrists Unite Behind Pro-EU Bucharest Mayor in Presidential Bid
Romania's presidential election has taken a dramatic turn, with far-right candidate George Simion leading in the polls. The country's mainstream parties are scrambling to stop him as a victory for Simion could bring Romania closer to the US MAGA movement and harm EU plans to aid Ukraine. The election has historic stakes, with the party leadership warning of a real risk that the second round will be seized by two extremists who want to take…