Trump Raises China Tariffs to 125% in Escalating Trade War

Washington/Beijing| The United States has intensified its trade standoff with China, as President Donald Trump announced a dramatic increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. The move marks the latest development in a rapidly escalating economic confrontation between the world’s two largest economies. President Trump made the announcement Wednesday via his Truth Social platform, […]

China Hits Back with 84% Tariff on U.S. Goods Amid Escalating Trade War

Beijing/Washington| China has announced a sweeping escalation in its trade dispute with the United States, imposing an additional 50% tariff on American imports, bringing the total tariff burden on U.S. goods to 84%. The move comes in direct response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike, which raised duties on all Chinese imports to an […]

Ruthless Rice, Masterful Arsenal: Gunners Dismantle Real Madrid in Champions League Statement Win

•UEFA Champions League – Quarterfinal First Leg | April 8, 2025 •Full-time: Arsenal 3-0 Real MadridVenue: Emirates Stadium, London London, United Kingdom| Arsenal took a giant step toward the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a dominant 3-0 demolition of defending champions Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. On a night filled with intensity, tactical brilliance, […]

Iran, U.S. to Hold Indirect Nuclear Talks in Oman Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran/Muscat| Iran and the United States are set to engage in indirect, high-stakes negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program this Saturday in Oman, signaling a cautious but significant diplomatic opening amid escalating threats and deepening mistrust. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the upcoming talks in an interview with Iran’s Tasnim news agency on Tuesday. The […]

Ukraine Summons Chinese Diplomat Over Alleged Capture of Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia

Kyiv| Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned China’s chargé d’affaires in Kyiv following claims that two Chinese nationals were captured while allegedly fighting for Russian forces in the embattled Donbass region, intensifying tensions and raising questions about Beijing’s stated neutrality in the ongoing conflict. Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga made the announcement on Tuesday, asserting […]

Thousands Rally in Paris as Le Pen Decries Conviction as Political Witch-Hunt

Former National Rally leader Marine Le Pen vows to appeal embezzlement conviction as thousands gather in Paris, amid mounting political tensions ahead of 2027 elections. Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of central Paris on Sunday in a show of solidarity with Marine Le Pen, the former leader of France’s right-wing National Rally (RN) party, […]

Macron Poised to Lead Potential EU Talks with Russia Amid Shifting Diplomatic Landscape

French President Emmanuel Macron is being positioned as a possible lead negotiator in prospective European Union talks with Russia aimed at finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a report by The Telegraph. The development comes as European capitals increasingly seek a more autonomous diplomatic track from Washington’s ongoing peace efforts, […]

UK’s Starmer Declares “End of Globalization” Amid US Tariff Surge and Shifting Global Order

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to deliver a landmark speech on Monday declaring that the era of globalization has effectively come to an end, in response to a dramatic shift in global trade dynamics spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. According to a report by The Times, Starmer will argue that […]