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IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffs
IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffs

IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffs

Lender cuts forecasts for every major economy, with UK expected to grow by 1.1% this year, down from 1.6% Donald Trump’s tariffs have unleashed a “major negative shock” into the world economy,
16 hours ago
Iran-U.S. high-stakes nuclear talks begin in Muscat
Iran-U.S. high-stakes nuclear talks begin in Muscat

Iran-U.S. high-stakes nuclear talks begin in Muscat

Muscat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States will engage in high-level discussions in Oman, focusing on reviving negotiations regarding Tehran’s rapidly progressing nuclear programme. U.S.
1 week ago
Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs
Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs

Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs

The global market meltdown turned into euphoria on Thursday morning after Donald Trump’s about-turn on tariffs imposed on the rest of the world, with the exception of China. After triggering a global
2 weeks ago
Asian stock markets plummet as US tariff fallout continues
Asian stock markets plummet as US tariff fallout continues

Asian stock markets plummet as US tariff fallout continues

Asian and Australian stock markets opened with heavy losses on Monday morning as the fallout from Donald Trump’s trade tariffs continues.  Shortly after opening, the Nikkei in Tokyo was down 8 per
2 weeks ago
Trump's Peace Initiative: Ceasefire or Deferred Threat?
Trump's Peace Initiative: Ceasefire or Deferred Threat?

Trump’s Peace Initiative: Ceasefire or Deferred Threat?

March 2025 Donald Trump’s proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine has provoked a mixed reaction in the international community. Although the former US president himself claims that it is possible to
1 month ago
NASA astronauts begin return to Earth after 9 months on ISS
NASA astronauts begin return to Earth after 9 months on ISS

NASA astronauts begin return to Earth after 9 months on ISS

Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are returning to Earth in a SpaceX capsule after technical problems left them extending their stay on the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams
1 month ago
US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers
US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers

US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers

The rulings come as the Trump administration had demanded that government agencies submit plans for a second wave of mass layoffs and budget cuts this week. Two judges ordered US President Donald
1 month ago
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland

Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland

US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that the US needs control of Greenland. US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that US control of Greenland was necessary for international security. During
1 month ago
Boycott USA! Trump tariffs prompt backlash against US goods
Boycott USA! Trump tariffs prompt backlash against US goods

Boycott USA! Trump tariffs prompt backlash against US goods

The Trump administration’s uncompromising approach to tariffs appears to have sparked a trend in opposition — boycott campaigns against American products from consumers and companies. Scandinavian countries and Canada are at the forefront of
1 month ago
Trump administration ordered to pay $2 billion in aid
Trump administration ordered to pay $2 billion in aid

Trump administration ordered to pay $2 billion in aid

A federal judge ordered the US administration to release foreign aid payments that are due under certain existing contracts. A United States district judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration must pay nearly $2
1 month ago
Mark Carney to become Canada's new prime minister
Mark Carney to become Canada's new prime minister

Mark Carney to become Canada’s new prime minister

The former central bank governor will have to deal with tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and face the opposition Conservatives in the upcoming election. Mark Carney, the former central bank
1 month ago
US: Trump delays auto tariffs for a month
US: Trump delays auto tariffs for a month

US: Trump delays auto tariffs for a month

The US president revised the 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico a day after implementing them. Meanwhile, Canada filed a WTO complaint against the new US tariffs. Donald Trump says
2 months ago
Trump says Kabul airport bombing orchestrator arrested
Trump says Kabul airport bombing orchestrator arrested

Trump says Kabul airport bombing orchestrator arrested

The “top terrorist” responsible for the Kabul Abbey Gate suicide bombing was being extradited to the US for “swift” justice, according to US President Donald Trump. A so-called “Islamic State” (IS) operative —
2 months ago
Ukraine: Zelenskyy ready to work with Trump toward peace
Ukraine: Zelenskyy ready to work with Trump toward peace

Ukraine: Zelenskyy ready to work with Trump toward peace

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has said he is ready to negotiate peace “as soon as possible” after President Donald Trump cut US military aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said on X that
2 months ago
Arab leaders gather to discuss Gaza reconstruction
Arab leaders gather to discuss Gaza reconstruction

Arab leaders gather to discuss Gaza reconstruction

Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are seeking to come up with a plan to rebuild Gaza and counter Donald Trump’s “riviera” proposal. Arab leaders are meeting at an emergency summit in
2 months ago
Taiwan says 'impossible' for US to abandon Indo-Pacific
Taiwan says 'impossible' for US to abandon Indo-Pacific

Taiwan says ‘impossible’ for US to abandon Indo-Pacific

Taiwan says it will increase its defense spending and help its semiconductor industry expand to the US — both issues that Trump had complained about. The United States will “not abandon” the Asia-Pacific region
2 months ago
Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine
Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine

Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine

The suspension comes just days after Trump clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House. US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a temporary suspension of US military aid to Ukraine. It comes
2 months ago
Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect
Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect

Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect

The 25% tariffs came into effect at 0501 UTC on Tuesday as planned, in the absence of a deal. Canada vowed to impose retaliatory 25% tariffs. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that
2 months ago

Fico on the Zelensky-Trump Meeting

Robert Fico’s statement about the meeting between Trump and Zelensky reflects his pragmatic approach to Slovakia’s foreign policy and does not hide his ties with Russia. Fico clearly states that Slovakia will
2 months ago
Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle
Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle

Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle

LONDON – Almost exactly 50 years ago, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” hit cinemas – a mercilessly sarcastic parody of Britain’s national myth: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
2 months ago

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