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Economists say Trump’s tariffs are unpredictable and still working their way through the system
Trumpโs tariffs are still huge, unpredictable and working their way through the system.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:
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EU-UK defense pact saves the hard part for later
A further deal allowing U.K. companies to benefit from an EU plan to boost defense spending is still to be agreed.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:South Africa: The High-Stakes Diplomatic Dance Between Ramaphosa and Trump - How Will It End?
[allAfrica] Fisticuffs or a firm handshake?
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Smog of war: Why Indian media misled its public in the conflict with Pakistan
Smog of war: Why Indian media misled its public in the conflict with Pakistan Submitted by Zarrar Khuhro on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:13 A large portion of India's media fabricated outlandish stories during the country's short war with Pakistan. But how did Indian media get to this point? Screengrab from India Today showing claims of India striking Pakistan's port city of Karachi and shooting down three Pakistani planes...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania
"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:French Police and Taxi Drivers Clash in Paris
Taxi drivers also paralyzed French roads, particularly in the รle-de-France region and Toulouse. On Monday, Paris was the scene of strong protests led by taxi drivers against a reform of medical transport fares that will take effect in October 2025. RELATED: France Strengthens Security Around All Mosques After Islamophobic Assassination This reform would introduce a [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits amid possible settlement of Trump lawsuit
CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon said Monday that she is resigning after four years, the latest fallout at the network as its parent company considers settling a lawsuit with U.S. President Donald Trump over a 60 Minutesinterview with his former political opponent, Kamala Harris.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nippon Steel to invest US$4 billion for US Steel mill in US$14 billion package
Pledge, up from US$1.4 billion, pitched as part of last-ditch effort to win approval of merger, which has faced opposition from Biden, Trump.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:RSF Drone Strike Kills Nine, Injures 14 in Attack on Sudan Shield Forces Camp
A drone strike targeting the Sudan Shield Forces has left nine people dead, including seven military personnel, and 14 others injured, marking a significant escalation in Sudanโs ongoing war. The attack occurred in Jabal Al-Abaytor, a central Al-Butana plain military site, where Sudan Shield Forcesโaligned with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)โwere stationed. The militia, formed [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:N.J. Transit engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted trains to NYC
New Jersey Transitโs train engineers have reached a tentative deal to end their three-day strike that had halted service for some 100,000 daily riders.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Iโve helped hundreds of Americans move abroadโhere are 5 of the most welcoming countries in Europe
"So many people who want to leave the U.S. start with a seemingly simple question: Where should I go?" says She Hit Refresh founder Cepee Tabibian. She can help.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Mass Displacement in Northeastern Nigeria as Militants Overrun Marte
At least 20,000 people have fled the town of Marte, near the Cameroon border, after Islamist militants ramped up attacks, raising fears of a renewed insurgency, according to Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum. Marte, resettled four years ago after being under insurgent control, has now been overrun again by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters. [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Marathon Putin-Trump call leaves EU in limbo on Ukraine war
The Vatican might host future Russia-Ukraine talks on a peace "memorandum", but Putin refused any immediate ceasefire in a phone call with Trump on Monday.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Israel's finance minister vows to 'level' all of Gaza
Israel's finance minister vows to 'level' all of Gaza Israeli forces will flatten Gaza the same way they flatten the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, Israelโs Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed, according to reports in Al Jazeera on Monday. โJust as we levelled Rafah, we will level all of Gaza,โ Smotrich said in comments reported by the Israeli Army Radio. โThe armyโs operation aims to occupy and cleanse areas in...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Following his call with Putin, Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire talks ‘immediately’
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for more than two hours Monday, after the White House said the U.S. leader has grown โfrustratedโ with the Ukraine conflict.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Israeli army violates Syrian sovereignty once again
Damascus, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Israeli occupation forces broke into Syrian territory today, located in the southwestern province of Quneitra, at about 60 kilometers southwest of Damascus, the capital. According to the testimonies of locals, the Zionist vehicles advanced towards Tal Kroum hill near the village of Jaba. The post Israeli army violates Syrian sovereignty once again first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Extremist Settlers Torch Palestinian Farmlands in Hebron
Extremist armed colonists set fire on Monday evening to fruit-bearing trees and agricultural crops in the Palestinian community of Khallet al-Furn in the village of Birin east of Hebron, according to a local official. Farid Burqan, head of the Birin Village Council, told WAFA that armed colonists from the illegal colonial outpost of Adoraim set [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Petro thanks Cuba and Venezuela for peace mediations in Colombia
Bogota, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, today expressed his gratitude to Cuba and Venezuela, guarantor countries of the peace processes in his nation, for their efforts to contribute to seal an agreement between insurgent groups and the Government. The post Petro thanks Cuba and Venezuela for peace mediations in Colombia first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Jose Marti honored in the U.S. on anniversary of his death in combat
Washington, May 19 (Prensa Latina) With white flowers at the foot of the bronze statue that guards the Cuban Embassy in the United States, its collective honored the National Hero Jose Marti on the 130th anniversary of his death in combat. The post Jose Marti honored in the U.S. on anniversary of his death in combat first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:President Maduro: the Albanian Mafia Ruling Ecuador Wants to Sabotage Venezuelan Elections
On Sunday, Venezuelans will elect 24 governors, 285 national legislators and 260 members of the state legislative councils. On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and senior government officials met at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas to assess new terrorist plans that the transnational far-right is attempting to implement in connection with the upcoming elections RELATED: [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Papua New Guinea eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the worldโs leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country."I congratulate the government and people of Papua New Guinea on this incredible achievement,...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:New season of ‘Sesame Street’ to stream on Netflix and air on PBS
Starting later this year, new Sesame Street episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app on the same day.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:UK and EU agree post-Brexit reset at showpiece summit
Starmer accused of โsurrenderโ by the Tories after finalising new arrangements on fisheries and agriculture
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Trump says ceasefire talks to start 'immediately'
The US President spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Putin, more reserved, said he would work with Ukraine on a 'memorandum' on a possible peace accord.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Soviet Cars in Cuba: Rolling Relics Still on the Move
On the streets of Cuba, Soviet-era cars continue to play a key role in daily life, decades after the Cold War ended. Models such as the Lada, Moskvich, Volga, Niva, and Zilโmass-imported during the Soviet eraโare still a common sight across the islandโs cities and towns, becoming true icons of the Cuban urban landscape. RELATED: [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:As Israel’s blockade pushes Gaza towards famine, aid workers say they feel helpless
Humanitarian workers in Gaza have overflowed with anger, frustration and horror as Israelโs blockade pushed the territory into famine.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:22 countries demand Israel allow โfull resumptionโ of Gaza aid
Joint statement released as UN said 9 aid trucks authorised to enter Gaza, describing it as โdrop in the oceanโ amid the humanitarian crisis.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:How India Is Reducing Dependence on China for Rare Earth Minerals
Through recycling, R&D, and diversifying imports as well as by facilitating a regional market for rare earth minerals, the dependence on the Chinese supply chain can be reduced.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:What the post-Brexit reset deal means for the UK
Agreement ranges over food, fishing, defence and youth mobility, but much remains to be finalised
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Gazaโs children donโt deserve to starve
By withholding aid and now allowing only โminimalโ food supplies, Israelโs government is losing whatโs left of its moral authority
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:A first step towards rebuilding UK-EU ties
Hard-fought reset lays bare the realities of the post-Brexit relationship
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill
Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on 'terrorism supporting' nonprofits.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Defiant Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appears in court
Tundu Lissu makes his first appearance in court since his arrest on treason charges last month.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Regeneron buys 23andMe for $256m after bankruptcy
Sale of genetic testing company raises concerns about privacy of 23andMeโs 15 million customers.
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