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FEBRUARY 1 – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Saturday imposing new tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, a move that could significantly impact global trade. The order includes a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, potentially … Read more
JAN 31 – U.S. stock index futures moved higher in premarket trading on Friday, fueled by optimism over Apple’s latest earnings and forward guidance. Meanwhile, investors remained focused on key inflation data set to be released later in the day, which could provide further clarity on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy direction. Apple Inc. (AAPL) … Read more
CAIRO/JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, Jan 30 – In a tense and highly anticipated exchange, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners following the delayed handover of several hostages by Hamas. The process, which was momentarily stalled due to chaotic scenes during the hostage transfer, eventually proceeded under renewed assurances from mediators. Hostage Handover Amid Chaos The release of hostages by Hamas … Read more
WASHINGTON – A catastrophic midair collision involving an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter has claimed more than 60 lives, as both aircraft plunged into the frigid waters of the Potomac River near Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport on January 29. Rescue teams and officials continue to recover bodies, … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 – Hundreds of emergency responders are engaged in a difficult search-and-rescue operation in the frigid waters of the Potomac River after a tragic midair collision between a commercial passenger plane and a U.S. Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport. Authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities, though the exact number remains undisclosed. No survivors … Read more
Wednesday, Jan 29 – President Donald Trump has urged Elon Musk’s SpaceX to retrieve two American astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS), claiming they have been “stranded” in space. However, NASA has dismissed these concerns, assuring the public that the astronauts will return to Earth as scheduled by the end of March. Trump took … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 – A federal judge issued a temporary halt on portions of the Trump administration’s directive to suspend various federal loans and grants, granting a partial victory to advocacy groups challenging the decision. The move prevents the government from blocking funds that were already approved for distribution but does not impact the suspension … Read more
BEIJING, Jan 27 – DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is making waves in the global technology landscape. With its latest AI models—hailed as rivals to or even superior to leading models in the U.S.—the company has introduced groundbreaking advancements at a fraction of the cost. This has positioned DeepSeek as a formidable player in the … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order outlining significant changes to U.S. military policies. The announcement has already sparked widespread debate due to its implications on several key issues, including transgender service members, diversity programs, and military vaccine mandates. New Approach to Transgender Military Service One of the most controversial … Read more
JANUARY 26 – Washington and Bogotá narrowly avoided a potential trade conflict after Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants on U.S. military flights. This decision came in response to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had previously threatened severe penalties against Colombia for its initial refusal to permit the deportation flights. In a statement … Read more