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Global Markets PLUNGE as Trump’s Tariff Hits Canada, Mexico, and China!

Financial markets declined sharply as President Donald Trump confirmed the implementation of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, along with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, effective Tuesday. Trump announced at the White House that negotiations had concluded without agreements. "No room left for Mexico or for Canada. The tariffs are all set." Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced retaliatory measures, preparing $155bn in counter-tariffs on US products, with an initial $30bn targeting everyday items including pasta, clothing, and perfume. She emphasized that while Canada wishes to avoid trade conflict, they would respond to US actions. Mexico and China have similarly pledged retaliatory measures. Trump justified the tariffs citing concerns over illegal drugs and immigration, despite a one-month negotiation period with Canada and Mexico. Chinese goods already face a 10% tariff imposed in February. Trump maintains that tariffs […]

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Jay-Z Takes Legal Action Against Rape Accuser—’Jane Doe’

Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit against a woman who previously accused him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her when she was 13. The lawsuit, submitted on Monday, asserts that the woman made false and defamatory claims to seek financial gain. In the legal action, Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, alleges that the woman and her attorneys, Tony Buzbee and David Fortney, acted out of greed and disregarded the truth and basic human decency. The lawsuit was filed in the federal court for the Southern District of Alabama, where the woman, referred to as “Jane Doe,” resides. Jay-Z claims that the accusations have harmed his personal and professional reputation. The woman had previously withdrawn her lawsuit last month, which prevents her from refiling it. She initially added Jay-Z as a defendant in December, following her […]

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Zelenskiy Emphasizes Need for US Support in Diplomatic Efforts to End Russia-Ukraine War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy affirmed on Monday that Kyiv is committed to intensive diplomacy to swiftly end the three-year conflict with Russia, emphasizing his hope for continued US support in securing peace. The statements came three days after Zelenskiy's White House meeting with US President Donald Trump, reportedly ending in tense exchanges. Zelenskiy's comments highlighted the urgency of diplomatic solutions and the critical role of US backing in these efforts. Trump had suggested his patience with the Ukrainian leader was wearing thin following an AP report quoting Zelenskiy saying the end of the war was "very, very far away." This comment came during Zelenskiy's attendance at a weekend meeting with European allies focused on developing a settlement plan, which occurred shortly after the contentious White House meeting. "It is very important that we try to make our diplomacy substantive to […]

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India’s $20 Billion Fighter Jet Dilemma—US vs. Russia Showdown!

India faces a critical decision in modernizing its air force amid competing offers from the US and Russia. During Prime Minister Modi's recent Washington visit, President Trump suggested India could acquire F-35s, America's advanced stealth fighter typically reserved for close allies. The F-35, a fifth-generation fighter with AI-driven systems and stealth capabilities, comes with an $80 million price tag. Meanwhile, Russia offers its Su-57 stealth fighter with potential local production opportunities. India's air force currently operates 31 fighter squadrons, predominantly Russian and Soviet-era aircraft, well below its required 42 squadrons. Recent data shows concerning trends: while China added 435 fighters and Pakistan gained 31 between 2014-2024, India's fleet decreased by 151 aircraft. The country's modernization plans focus on domestic production, with orders for 83 Tejas Mark 1A fighters and development of the Mark 2 variant. India also seeks 114 multi-role […]

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Two Dead After Vehicle Drives Into Pedestrian Zone in Mannheim, Germany

Two people have been killed after a vehicle drove into a pedestrian area in Mannheim, western Germany. The victims were an 83-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man. Ten others were injured in the incident—five seriously and five with minor injuries, according to investigators. Authorities have arrested a 40-year-old German man as the lone suspect. Officials stated he showed "concrete indications of mental illness" and is not believed to be linked to extremism. The suspect, identified as a landscape gardener, is in stable condition in the hospital after shooting himself with a gun loaded with blanks. The incident occurred around 12:15 local time. CCTV footage captured a black Ford hatchback speeding along Planken shopping street heading west. Images from the scene showed the vehicle with heavy front-end damage and missing a hubcap on its front left wheel. Thomas Strobl, interior minister […]

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Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Early Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Venezuelans

Three immigrant advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) earlier than scheduled for people from Haiti and Venezuela living in the U.S. Last month, President Donald Trump's administration rescinded the TPS extension that had been granted under President Joe Biden through February 2026, instead requiring Haitians to leave by August 3 and Venezuelans by April 2. Lawyers for Civil Rights, representing the groups and four affected individuals, said this is the first lawsuit filed on behalf of Haitians in the U.S. under TPS. Two separate lawsuits were previously filed challenging the decision regarding Venezuelans. "TPS is a critical lifeline for immigrants who have fled extreme violence, political upheaval, and natural disasters in their home countries," said LCR senior attorney Mirian Albert. The White House has not responded to […]

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Ondo Governor Approves Hiring of 1,010 Secondary School Teachers

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the employment of 1,010 new teachers for secondary schools in the state after the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) completed the recruitment process. According to a statement by Chief Press Secretary Ebenezer Adeniyan, the list of successful candidates will be published online and displayed at TESCOM headquarters and zonal offices across the state starting Tuesday. Successful candidates are to begin documentation immediately. The Governor had previously approved the recruitment of 1,000 secondary school and 1,000 primary school teachers last year, initiating the recruitment exercise by TESCOM and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). While the secondary school candidate list has been approved, the primary school candidate list is being finalized. Governor Aiyedatiwa had expressed concern over teaching staff shortages in public schools, particularly in rural communities, directing that recruitment address the needs of […]

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Fake Lawyer Executes Brazen Courthouse Assassination in Sri Lanka

An incarcerated gang leader was fatally shot inside a Colombo courthouse by an assailant posing as a lawyer, Sri Lankan police reported. The incident occurred when Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, known as Ganemulle Sanjeewa, was brought to court for proceedings. The assailant allegedly received the murder weapon—a revolver concealed within a hollowed book—from a female accomplice identified as Pinpura Dewage Ishara Sewwandi, 25, who remains at large. Police are offering a reward for information leading to her capture. Despite being escorted by twelve police officers, Samararathne, who had been in custody since September 2023 and faced multiple murder charges, was shot and pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. While the gunman initially escaped, authorities later apprehended him. Police note he used multiple aliases. Investigators have also arrested a police officer and a van driver suspected of aiding the assassination plot. […]

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China Balances Peace Efforts in Ukraine with Economic Priorities

China's diplomatic involvement in the Ukraine conflict has shown the complex interplay between its global ambitions and domestic priorities. While Beijing has made several public gestures toward peace mediation, its actions reveal a careful balancing act between international diplomacy and protecting its strategic interests. Over the past three years, China launched multiple diplomatic initiatives, including sending envoys to various nations from South Africa to Indonesia, developing a peace plan with Brazil, forming a "friends for peace" coalition with developing nations, and proposing to deploy Chinese peacekeepers to Europe. However, during recent Russian-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia, President Xi Jinping remained in Beijing, focusing on meetings with domestic tech entrepreneurs. The contrast highlights China's current priorities: economic recovery and trade negotiations with the United States to prevent another costly trade war. Top diplomat Wang Yi's statement at the Munich Security Conference […]

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Georgia Congressman’s Town Hall Erupts Over Federal Job Cuts

Georgia Representative Rich McCormick encountered strong opposition during a Thursday town hall meeting in Roswell, where constituents challenged his support of federal workforce reductions implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Video footage captured by Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter and NBC News contributor Greg Bluestein showed heated exchanges between McCormick and attendees over the federal cuts, which affect agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, located 20 miles from the event. When questioned about recent CDC staffing reductions, McCormick explained that "a lot of the work they do is duplicitous with AI." The cuts have affected approximately 1,300 probationary CDC employees as part of a broader initiative to reduce recently hired federal workers. McCormick defended the measures, stating, "If we continue to grow the size of government and we can't afford it, it's going to have shortfalls in […]

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