Trump, Mexican President Reach Deal to Delay Tariffs
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. agreed to pause tariffs on imports from her country after agreeing to a border deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Trump Threatens Tariffs on BRICS Nations If They Move Away From US Dollar
US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs on the BRICS 10-member-state intergovernmental organization if the group seeks to replace the American dollar with a new reserve currency, the Hill reports. Trump’s announcement follows fresh on the heels of his decision to impose tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada starting February 1.
Rubio Travels to Panama Amid U.S. Concerns over Canal Control
Newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is embarking on a tour of Central America to counter China’s influence.
Hundreds Killed in DRC
At least 773 people were reportedly killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s largest city of Goma and its vicinity last week amid fighting between government forces and Rwanda-backed rebels.
Multiple Deaths In Russian Airstrike On School In Kursk
Nearly a hundred people were feared to remain under debris early Sunday after Russian forces conducted an airstrike on a school building in the town of Sudzh in Russia’s Kursk region, killing at least four people, Ukraine’s military said.
Trump Orders Airstrikes On ISIS In Somalia
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he ordered airstrikes on targets of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, in Somalia, claiming the operation eliminated “many terrorists.”
Scores Killed In Attack On Sudan Open Market
Fighters with the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have attacked an open market in the Sudanese city of Omdurman, killing 54 people, officials said Saturday.
Iran Threatens Regional War If Nuclear Sites Are Attacked
Iran threatened Friday to launch a regional war and suggested it could build an atomic bomb if its nuclear sites are attacked by Israel or the Jewish nation’s allies, such as the United States.
US Trump Expanding Tariffs To China
President Donald J. Trump is expanding trade tariffs on China after announcing similar measures for Canada and Mexico.
Koran Burning Refugee Killed In Sweden
Sweden says it has detained five people over the killing of an Iraqi refugee who sparked outrage among Muslims by burning the Koran in protest in Sweden in 2023.
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico This Saturday
President Donald Trump confirmed that he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Saturday, citing large trade deficits and the flow of fentanyl as key reasons. He also mentioned that he is still considering whether to include oil from these countries in the tariffs.
Netherlands Detains Three After Romania Demands Return of Stolen Artifacts (Worthy News In-Depth)
Dutch authorities have detained three suspects over the theft of priceless Romania artifacts from a small museum in the Netherlands, including an ancient golden helmet, after Romania threatened with legal action.
Israel Condemns Australia’s Antisemitism Attacks
Israel has urged Australia to do more to halt an “epidemic of antisemitism” after police said they had foiled an attack involving explosives in a suburb of Sydney, Australia’s biggest city.
Syrian Leader Dissolves Militias, Abolishes Constitution
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, previously Abu Mohammed al-Golani, declared himself transitional president, abolished the constitution, and disbanded the national army and all political and armed groups, including his own. In his Wednesday victory speech, he officially took office, marking a departure from Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
China is Upgrading Its Carrier Aviation Force at Faster Pace than US
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is working hard to expand its military technology and structure, including upgrading its carrier aviation force at a faster pace than the United States Navy is, the Real Clear Defense (RCD) reports.
Biden Administration Shared Secret Intelligence on ISIS Threat with New Syrian Leaders
The outgoing United States Biden administration was sharing secret intelligence on threats from the Islamic State terror group with the Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham Islamic organization that took over governing Syria after ousting President Bashar al-Assad’s regime last month, the Washington Post reported exclusively on January 24.
Stampede Kills Dozens At India’s Hindu Festival
India’s prime minister expressed condolences Wednesday after dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede in northern India, where tens of millions of Hindus gathered to take a dip in what they call “sacred river waters.“
Embassies Attacked In DRC
The European Union and world leaders expressed outrage Tuesday after rioters stormed embassies and started fires in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Malaysia Launching Digital ID ‘Super-App’
Malaysia’s government says it is launching a “national digital identity ecosystem” named “MyDigital ID Superapp” across the Asian nation.
US Hostage Released by Taliban After Nearly 900 Days in Captivity
US citizen Ryan Corbett was last week released from nearly 900 days in captivity after being taken hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan in August 2022.