Trump Suggests Potential 80% Reduction In China Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he may consider reducing tariffs on Chinese imports ahead of scheduled trade talks with Chinese officials this weekend. “80% tariff on China seems right!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, suggesting a potential reduction from current cumulative duties, which can reach as high as 245 percent on some goods. He added that...
Philippines Votes Amid Political Feud, Violence Fears
The Philippines will cast its ballot on Monday that will determine thousands of local positions, half of the Senate seats, and potentially the political future of Vice President Sara Duterte, who was impeached. More than 160,000 national police have been deployed to secure polling stations, escort election officials and guard checkpoints in a country where hotly contested provincial postings are...
World Leaders Congratulate American Pope
Felicitations from world leaders greeted the emergence of Cardinal Robert Prevost (Pope Leo XIV) as the 267th Bishop of Rome. Pope Leo XIV was elected on Thursday after the fourth ballot cast by Cardinals in the conclave, which began on Wednesday. The 69-year-old Prevost is the first American Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. He succeeds Pope Francis, who died...
Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV (Video)
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, becoming the first American to ascend to the papacy. The 69-year-old appeared before the world on Thursday from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. https://youtube.com/shorts/jI0q83WBlII?feature=share Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers as white smoke rose...
White Smoke Rises – New Pope Elected At The Vatican
White smoke has risen from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 Cardinal electors have successfully chosen the new Pope, ABN TV reports. The world now awaits his first public appearance at the central window of St. Peter’s Basilica. This historic moment follows days of intense deliberations behind closed doors within the Vatican. The identity of the new pontiff will be...
Ukraine Refuses Ceasefire Proposal, Accuses Russia Of Deception
Ukraine on Thursday dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a three-day ceasefire as a "farce," accusing Moscow of continuing to launch widespread attacks across the front line despite the truce. The ceasefire, unilaterally declared by Russia to coincide with Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, was supposed to begin Thursday morning. However, Ukrainian officials reported intense hostilities continuing throughout the...
No Pope Yet As Black Smoke Rises Again From Vatican (Video)
Black smoke once again billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals gathered in conclave have not yet decided who will become the next pope, ABN TV reports. https://youtube.com/shorts/SFLLpJSWHJw This marks the second consecutive day without a successful vote, as 133 cardinal electors continue their secret deliberations within the Vatican. The traditional black smoke, produced by burning...
Trump Set To Announce New Trade Deal With UK
The United States and Britain were reportedly set to announce a trade agreement on Thursday that could have implications for President Donald Trump’s tariff assault, though the scope of the deal may be limited. According to The New York Times and Politico, the agreement would be with the UK, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter. The Wall Street Journal...
Israel Warns Iran Of Potential Action Similar To Operations Against Hamas
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Iran on Thursday, declaring that Israel will respond to Tehran in the same way it has dealt with Hamas in Gaza. The statement follows a recent missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, claimed by Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen. “I warn… Iranian leaders who finance, arm, and exploit the...
Pakistan PM Vows Retaliation For Victims Of Alleged India’s Attack
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to “avenge the blood of our innocent martyrs” following deadly attacks that left at least 31 people dead and dozens more wounded in India’s assault on Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Heavy artillery exchanges have been reported along the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border dividing Indian- and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. India...
