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‘We are Chinese’: Beijing vows not to back down as Trump hikes tariffs to 125%
President Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, prompting a defiant response from Beijing. China warned it won’t back down, escalating tensions in the intensifying U.S.-China trade war.
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Trump’s sweeping Asia tariffs push companies to stay in China, not leave
Trump’s broad Asia tariffs are backfiring as companies, faced with rising costs and uncertainty, choose to stay in China rather than shift supply chains elsewhere.
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Trump backs down on sweeping tariffs after markets revolt
Facing investor pressure and rising political costs, the president pauses trade war escalation—except with China.
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Trump signs executive orders targeting former officials and law firm in sweeping retribution effort
President Trump has signed executive orders targeting two former officials and a law firm in a sweeping act of political retribution, revoking security clearances and ordering investigations over their past opposition to him.
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US-China tensions shake higher education as student visa revocations surge
Chinese students face visa cancellations and warnings from Beijing, threatening US universities' finances and global talent pool.
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US, Panama sign canal security pact to counter China as base proposal rejected
The US and Panama signed a pact to enhance security around the Panama Canal and counter China’s influence, while Panama firmly rejected a US proposal to revive military bases.
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White House: ‘Do not retaliate and you will be rewarded’ as Trump pauses tariffs
President Trump paused most new tariffs for 90 days, lowering duties to 10% for cooperating countries while raising China’s to 125%, with Treasury Secretary Bessent calling it a strategic move.
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Trump pauses tariffs; treasury chief Bessent: ‘This was his strategy all along’
President Trump paused new tariffs on most countries in what Treasury Secretary Bessent called a planned strategy to boost negotiations, while raising pressure on China with steeper duties.
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Russia invites PM Modi to attend May 9 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow
Russia has invited PM Narendra Modi to attend its May 9 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. The visit is under discussion, marking 80 years since the Soviet victory in World War II.
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Trump plants 'MAGAlonia' sapling at White House, replacing historic magnolia tree
US President Donald Trump planted a sapling on the White House South Portico to replace the historic Jackson Magnolia. The new tree, dubbed 'MAGAlonia,' honours Trump’s slogan and replaces a safety hazard.
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Trump mocks world leaders seeking trade deals: 'Kissing my a**'
Ahead of sweeping 104% tariffs, Trump mocked world leaders and rebel Republicans, defending his trade strategy. GOP senators and economists warn of inflation and global fallout, questioning its long-term effectiveness.
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Who actually pays Trump's reciprocal tariffs? A closer examination of the process and effect
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are officially paid by importers but are expected to raise costs across the supply chain, ultimately impacting consumers.
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Trump’s new tariffs hit Silicon Valley hard: Will tech’s support pay off?
Trump’s tech supporters now face rising tariffs, antitrust pressure, and funding cuts—despite their public backing of his second term.
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US-Iran nuclear talks begin under cloud of mistrust and tight deadlines
The United States and Iran are entering high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman under intense pressure and deep mistrust, with limited time to reach a deal before sanctions and potential military escalation take hold.
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Trump’s tariff vision threatens economic upheaval amid internal contradictions
President Trump’s sweeping tariff plan aims to revive US manufacturing but is undermined by internal contradictions, policy uncertainty, and mounting investor unease.
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Chinese PM Li on Trump's 104% tariffs; Beijing has 'sufficient policy tools' to handle headwinds
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China can counter U.S. tariffs with ample policy tools. Tensions escalate as Trump insists Beijing wants a deal, while markets reel from trade war fallout.
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Trump escalates crackdown on elite universities with sweeping action against Columbia
Trump’s crackdown on Columbia University marks the start of a broader federal campaign to reshape higher education by leveraging funding to target antisemitism, DEI initiatives, and campus protests.
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Can Switch 2 weather Trump's tariffs? Nintendo's gamble launch crashes into world trade war
Nintendo’s launch of the Switch 2 faces early disruption from Trump’s new tariffs, raising prices and uncertainty just as the gaming giant bets on a global console comeback.
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U.S. strikes kill at least 6 in Yemen's port city of Hodeida, say Houthi rebels
U.S. airstrikes in Yemen have killed at least six, targeting Houthi-controlled areas amid escalating tensions over Red Sea attacks. The Trump administration vows continued pressure, linking strikes to Iran policy.
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UN raises alarm over impact of aid cuts on pregnant women
The United Nations has warned of ‘pandemic-like’ setbacks as funding reductions threaten progress on maternal health.
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Student visa crackdown under Trump fuels fear and uncertainty on US campuses
President Trump’s visa crackdown has sparked fear among international students in the US, as tighter scrutiny and political targeting threaten their legal status and academic futures.
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X gets a front-row seat in the White House: How Musk turned a social media platform into government mouthpiece
With Elon Musk at President Trump’s side, X becomes the new face of official communication and policy updates.
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Trump’s retribution campaign: A sweeping purge targeting rivals, agencies, and institutions
From security clearances to cultural funding, President Trump’s second-term retaliation strategy targets critics across politics, law, media, and academia
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How Kim Jong Un turned Hyesan from a market hub into a sealed-off prison city
Kim Jong Un has transformed the once-bustling border city of Hyesan into an isolated, tightly controlled area by dismantling market freedoms and sealing off trade and communication with the outside world.
