On Tuesday, China declared its determination to “fight to the end” and take action against the United States to protect its interests after President Trump warned of a possible 50% increase in tariffs on Chinese products. The Commerce Ministry criticized the U.S. for its so-called “reciprocal tariffs,” labeling them as
On Friday, the stock market took a significant hit as China retaliated against tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, increasing fears of a prolonged trade war that could harm the global economy. All three major US stock indexes fell by over 5%, with the S&P 500 experiencing a nearly
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed that Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on all goods entering the United States represents a “major setback for the global economy.” Her comments echo the concerns of various countries, including China, which has publicly criticized the move and cautioned that
On Wednesday, witnesses reported that Palestinians voiced their discontent with Hamas during anti-war demonstrations in the Gaza Strip. This incident represented a rare instance of public dissent against the group, which the U.S. and Israel classify as a terrorist organization and has stifled opposition while governing the region for 17
Turkey has arrested more than 1,100 individuals, including 10 journalists, reportedly taken into custody on Monday morning, following widespread protests that began on March 19 after the arrest of Istanbul’s popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu was seen as a significant challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming elections.
On Monday, South Korea’s Constitutional Court reversed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as the acting leader of the country. However, the court has yet to decide on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Many analysts believe that the ruling does not provide significant insight
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after being discharged from the hospital where he spent more than five weeks being treated for breathing difficulties, but took time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support. Looking tired and worn, the pontiff sat in a wheelchair on one of
Israel has initiated new airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, resulting in over 400 fatalities, as reported by the Hamas-run Health Ministry in the region. Officials from both sides of the conflict indicate that Israel plans to use “increasing military force” after negotiations for additional hostage releases have stalled. This renewed
Russian troops have recently regained control of Sudzha, the largest town in the Kursk region that was previously held by Ukraine, as reported from Moscow. This change could impact Ukraine’s position in ongoing negotiations to end the conflict. On Thursday, the Russian defense ministry announced that their forces had successfully
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Russia strikes Ukraine hospital hours after Trump says Putin agreed to halt attacks on infrastructure
Russia launched a wave of drone attacks overnight, hitting civilian neighborhoods and causing damage to a hospital in Ukraine. This escalation came after a phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin, during which Putin refused to endorse a complete 30-day ceasefire. Trump stated that Putin had agreed to immediately stop