“I will rather not impose tariffs on China” -Trump
US President Donald Trump stated that he would "rather not" impose tariffs on China, despite plans to impose high import taxes on America's largest economic rival. Asked in an interview with Fox News if he could make a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Taiwan and trade, Trump replied, “I can do that because we have something that they...
Soaring Gold Prices Deter Buyers In Asian Markets
Rising gold prices dampened demand for physical gold across most Asian markets this week, as Indian dealers offered the steepest discounts in over six months. In India, domestic gold prices reached an all-time high of ₹80,034 ($927.69) per 10 grams on Friday. The surge was driven by international spot gold prices, which hovered near a record high of $2,790.15, last seen...
Nigeria Seeks China’s Collaboration For Drone Production
The Federal Government of Nigeria is working with Loong UAV, a Chinese company, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve its domestic drone technology capabilities. The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Dr. Joseph Tegbe, who led the Nigerian delegation, said the collaboration with Loong UAV aims to strengthen Nigeria’s capabilities in drone technology and explore broader opportunities for...
Nigerian-American Returns Misplaced $5,700 Found In US
Victoria Ogunremi, a Nigerian-American woman, returned $5,700 discovered in the restroom at her place of employment, New Jersey, USA. Most Nigerians living abroad have described the gesture as one of the remarkable acts of honesty and kindness. Ogunremi told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Monday that the gesture had earned widespread praise from her employer, colleagues,...
Over 200 UK Firms Implement Four-Day Work Week With No Pay Cut
More than 200 UK companies have permanently switched to a four-day work week with no pay loss, according to research by the 4 Day Week Foundation. According to ITV News on Monday, the move includes marketing agencies, IT firms, consultancies, and non-profits, employing over 5,000 people. Campaign director Joe Ryle emphasised that the traditional five-day work week, “invented 100 years ago,”...
Trump Takes Action To Ban ‘Transgender Ideology’ From Military
On Monday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order purging the military of what he described as "transgender ideology," which could be a significant blow to LGBTQ rights. In a series of orders related to the military that Trump told reporters he had signed on Air Force One, he also called for the building of a US version of...
Hamas Slams US Plan To Relocate Palestinians To Egypt, Jordan
Hamas has firmly rejected a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan, calling it an attempt to undermine the Palestinian cause and forcibly displace its people. In a statement issued on Monday, Hamas labeled the plan an “aggressive scheme” that disregards the historical and national rights of Palestinians. The group emphasized...
Man Sentenced In Turkey For Attempting To Topple Government
Anadolu, the state news agency, said Tuesday that a talent manager in Istanbul was arrested by a court for allegedly trying to topple the government in relation to the 2013 Gezi protests. Ayse Barim was detained on Friday, and a number of actors and actresses, whom she represented, were summoned to police to give testimony. Barim is accused of having motivated...
Trump Eyes Third Term, Says Funds Already Available
Donald Trump has raised questions about his ability to use funds raised for a potential future political campaign, citing the constitutional limit of two presidential terms. Speaking to Congressional Republicans in Miami on Monday, Trump remarked, “I’ve raised a lot of money for the next race that I assume I can’t use for myself, but I’m not 100 percent sure.” His...
Putin Open To Ukraine Talks, But Not With Zelensky
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, stated on Tuesday that his nation could negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine but that he would not speak with President Volodymyr Zelensky directly, calling him "illegitimate." The Ukrainian leader responded by saying that Putin was “afraid” of negotiations and was using “cynical tricks” to prolong the nearly three-year conflict. US President Donald Trump has...
