China Imposes Up To 75% Tariffs On Plastic Imports From U.S., EU, Taiwan, Japan
China has imposed anti-dumping tariffs of up to 74.9% on certain plastic imports from the United States, the European Union, Taiwan, and Japan, its Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday. The measures, which took effect on Monday, follow an investigation into allegations of dumping—selling goods below fair market value—by exporters from the targeted regions. The tariffs apply to imports of...
Netanyahu: Israel Aims To Take Comprehensive Control Of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel will “take control” of the entire Gaza Strip, as the military launched what it called an “unprecedented” ground assault in the war-ravaged enclave. The comments come amid renewed fighting and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Speaking in a video posted to Telegram, Netanyahu stated, “The fighting is intense, and we are...
Beyoncé Received $11 Million For Kamala Harris Endorsement, Trump Claims
U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack Monday against celebrities who backed Vice President Kamala Harris during her failed 2024 presidential campaign, claiming without evidence that pop icon Beyoncé was paid $11 million to endorse his rival. In a fiery tirade on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared plans for “a major investigation” into what he alleged were illegal...
44 Killed In Israeli Strikes
Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed at least 44 people throughout the war-torn Palestinian territory, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. “Civil defence teams have transferred (to hospitals) at least 44 dead, mostly children and women, as well as dozens of wounded, following new massacres committed by the occupation” across Gaza since 1:00 am (2200 GMT Monday), agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal...
UK, France, Canada Warn Israel Of Potential Sanctions Over Ongoing Gaza Conflict
The United Kingdom, France, and Canada have jointly warned Israel that continued military escalation in Gaza could trigger “concrete actions,” according to a report by the BBC on Monday. In a rare coordinated statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Israel to "stop its military operations" and to "immediately allow...
Surgeons Perform World’s First Human Bladder Transplant In Los Angeles
Surgeons at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles have successfully performed the world’s first full human bladder transplant, marking a significant breakthrough in the treatment of severe bladder disorders, hospital officials announced on Sunday. The groundbreaking procedure was carried out on May 4 and involved 41-year-old Oscar Larrainzar, a father of four who previously had a large portion...
Israel Will Press On, Netanyahu Tells Starmer, Macron, Carney Over Gaza Offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the leaders of Britain, France, and Canada of offering Hamas a “huge prize” after they called for an end to Israel’s intensified military operations in Gaza. Earlier, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the Israeli government’s “egregious” escalation in Gaza, warning that they...
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement To Strengthen Global Preparedness
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement aimed at improving global coordination and preparedness for future health crises. The accord comes after more than three years of negotiations triggered by the chaotic global response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Adopted during the WHO’s annual decision-making assembly in Geneva, the agreement seeks to prevent the disjointed and...
UK Suspends Trade Talks With Israel, Imposes Sanctions Over Gaza Escalation
The UK government has suspended trade negotiations with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and introduced new sanctions targeting West Bank settlers, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the escalating military campaign in Gaza as "morally unjustifiable". This decision comes amid intensifying warnings of starvation in Gaza following Israel's latest military offensive launched over the weekend. The humanitarian situation in the region,...
Trump Unveils “Golden Dome” Missile Shield Plan Amid Global Backlash From China, Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled fresh details and initial funding for a massive new missile defense initiative called the “Golden Dome”, prompting sharp criticism from geopolitical rivals, especially China, which accused Washington of destabilizing the global security balance. Speaking from the White House on Tuesday, Trump revealed that $25 billion has already been allocated for the project, with the...
