- April 2nd, 2025
Portugal has ruled out purchasing American-made F-35 fighter jets to replace its aging F-16 fleet, citing concerns over the United States' shifting geopolitical stance. Outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced the decision in an interview with Portuguese daily Público on...
President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, was notably absent from high-level negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. His exclusion came after the Kremlin objected to his participation, according to U.S....
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer faced a crucial decision as the government funding deadline loomed. He could either make good on his threat to block the Republican funding bill or risk a government shutdown at midnight on March 15. Ultimately,...
Gold surged to an all-time high of $2,990.21 per ounce as investors sought safety amid concerns about U.S. economic growth, aggressive trade policies from former President Donald Trump, and weak inflation data. The metal's rally was fueled by expectations of...
Despite renewed trade tensions with the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s second term, China’s economy has shown signs of stability in the first two months of 2025. Key economic indicators due for release Monday are expected to highlight steady retail...
The U.S. dollar firmed broadly on Friday as global markets reeled from rising trade tensions between Washington and Brussels. The euro retreated further from its five-month high amid fears of a sharp economic downturn, while investors sought refuge in safe-haven...
More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman now face the prospect of imminent deportation after the abrupt cancellation of their U.S.-funded scholarships. The decision, part of the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to...
Russia claims to have recaptured Sudzha, a significant town in the Kursk region, following a military offensive and a visit from President Vladimir Putin. This claim has not been independently verified, and Ukrainian officials have yet to comment. The United...
President Donald Trump’s decision to impose increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports has triggered immediate retaliation from key trade partners, threatening to escalate tensions and disrupt global commerce. Canada and the European Union (EU) have responded with reciprocal tariffs...
China has vowed to take "all necessary measures" to protect its economic interests after the United States imposed a fresh 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports, further escalating tensions in an ongoing trade dispute. The tariffs, which took...
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