LIMA, April 13 – Famed Peruvian novelist and Nobel Prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa, a towering figure in Latin American literature, has passed away at the age of 89. Known for his powerful narratives and sharp political insights, Vargas Llosa died peacefully on Sunday in Lima, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from … Read more
April 13 – A shocking and disturbing incident unfolded early Sunday morning when a man allegedly broke into the official residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and ignited a fire while the governor and his family were asleep inside. The act of arson caused significant damage to the historic mansion and left the community and … Read more
CAIRO, April 13 – In the early hours of Sunday, a pair of Israeli missiles struck Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza, severely damaging the facility’s emergency and reception departments. The targeted attack left the hospital incapacitated and forced a chaotic evacuation of patients and staff into the streets in the middle of the night. … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 12 — In a highly scrutinized immigration case, the U.S State Department has confirmed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, is currently “alive and secure” while being held at a specialized detention facility known as the Terrorism Confinement Center. The development follows mounting legal pressure … Read more
DUBAI, April 12 – In a significant diplomatic development, Iran and the United States have begun indirect high-level negotiations in Muscat, Oman. These discussions come at a time of heightened volatility across the Middle East, fueled by ongoing conflict in Gaza, the collapse of the Syrian government, and increasing hostilities between Iran and Israel. The … Read more
April 12 – The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance at home, improving to a perfect 7-0 at Dodger Stadium with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the star of the night, spinning six scoreless innings to collect his second win of the season. Yamamoto (2-1) … Read more
SINGAPORE/LONDON, April 11 – Global financial markets closed the week in disarray as a storm of escalating trade hostilities between the United States and China rattled investor confidence, sending stocks on a volatile rollercoaster and causing the dollar to nosedive. Friday saw a frenzied end to a turbulent week as investors scrambled to reposition themselves … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 9 – In an abrupt policy reversal that sent shockwaves across financial markets, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday evening that he would temporarily ease the sweeping tariffs he imposed just a day earlier on dozens of U.S. trading partners. The unexpected shift came after a dramatic bout of market volatility triggered deep … Read more
LONDON, April 9 – In a striking move that marks a shift in U.S trade policy, President Donald Trump has turned his attention to the pharmaceutical sector, signaling the possibility of imposing tariffs on imported prescription drugs. These medicines had previously been shielded from trade wars due to the vital role they play in public … Read more
BEIJING / BRUSSELS / WASHINGTON, April 9 – A new chapter in the escalating global trade standoff unfolded today as China retaliated forcefully against sweeping U.S. tariffs initiated by President Donald Trump. Beijing announced that it would raise tariffs on U.S. goods to a staggering 84%, up sharply from the previously announced 34%, setting the … Read more