EU Vows Action Against Trump’s Tariffs
The European Union has stated that it is still open to talks while preparing retaliatory actions in response to the new tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this on Thursday. Speaking on the sidelines of a summit with Central Asian leaders in Uzbekistan, she called Trump’s move a “major blow to...
Hungary Announces Withdrawal From ICC Following Netanyahu’s Visit
Hungary’s government announced on Thursday that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court, just ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an ICC arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu. Orban extended an invitation to Netanyahu last November, saying Hungary would not execute the warrant, a day after the ICC issued the arrest warrant...
China Warns Of Retaliation Over US Tariffs
China declared Thursday that it "firmly opposes" the new, broad US export tariffs and promised "countermeasures" to defend its interests and rights. US President Donald Trump has ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war after imposing 10 percent levies on imports from around the world and harsh extra duties on key trading partners. Trump unveiled particularly stinging tariffs of 34 percent...
US Senator Cory Booker Sets Senate Record With 25-Hour Longest Speech
A Democratic US lawmaker broke the Senate record for the longest speech on Tuesday, standing for over 25 hours to deliver a vehement denunciation of President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions. Senator Cory Booker’s display of endurance — to hold the floor he had to remain standing and could not even go to the bathroom — recalled the famous scene in...
Trump Set To Enforce ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump is set to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs, leaving the world guessing until the last minute about the extent of the measures, which have the potential to ignite a global trade war. Trump will roll out the measures flanked by cabinet members in the Rose Garden of the White House at 4:00 pm...
King Charles Resumes Work Following ‘Minor Setback’ In Cancer Treatment
King Charles III made his first public appearance on Tuesday following a brief hospital stay due to side effects from his cancer treatment last week. Charles, 76, on Thursday postponed all his appointments for the rest of the day and for Friday on doctors’ advice after suffering some temporary symptoms, Buckingham Palace said. Officials regarded the short hospital stay of a...
UK Must Refrain From Retaliating If Trump Imposes Tariffs — Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has urged Britain not to retaliate if Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on UK goods as part of his "liberation day" trade measures. The Conservative leader stressed that import levies “just make everyone poorer” and urged Labour ministers to push for a “comprehensive” trade deal. Despite efforts by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to secure an...
Democrats File Lawsuit Against Trump Over Election Overhaul Order
The Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempt to impose sweeping changes to the election systems, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and restricting mail-in ballot counting. In a lawsuit filed Monday, the Democratic Party asked a federal court to block the executive order, which prevents states from counting mail-in ballots...
45,000 Ukrainians Affected By Power Outages Amid Russian Attacks — Official
Tens of thousands of people in southern Ukraine are without power, Kyiv reported on Tuesday, following Russian strikes, despite Kremlin claims that it is not targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Russia has rejected a joint US-Ukrainian proposal for an unconditional and full ceasefire but says it agreed a temporary halt on Ukrainian energy sites. Kyiv says Russia has repeatedly hit energy...
Canadian Police Report 32-Year-Old Nigerian Man Missing
The Toronto Police Service has reported that Omotayo, a Nigerian man living in Canada, has been reported missing. The 32-year-old was last spotted on March 25, and his whereabouts remain unknown. In a statement, Toronto police urged the public to assist in locating Omotayo. The statement released on March 28 read: “Omotayo, 32, was last seen on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in...
