Page 581 - World News

Trump aides weigh 20% tariff plan as nervous world awaits trade war

Trump has for weeks put a circle around April 2 as a "Liberation Day" to impose an array of new tariffs that could upend the global trade system, but has provided few details

Trump's April 2 tariffs to take immediate effect, says White House

Trump on April 2 plans to roll out tariffs on global trading partners during an event planned for 4 pm in the White House Rose Garden

UK, Mauritius near Chagos Islands deal after US signals its consent

Trump indicated during a visit to Washington by Starmer in February that he would support the deal, saying: I have a feeling it's going to work out very well

Trump tariffs threaten $8.2 bn US dairy exports amid global uncertainty

More than half of US dairy exports are shipped to Mexico, Canada and China, which have all been targeted by Trump's tariff policies

CEO murder case: Trump admin to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said that she would instruct interim US attorney for the Southern District of New York to pursue the death penalty if Luigi Mangione is convicted of murder charges

Bankruptcy judge rejects J&J's talc baby powder related settlement plan

The company said that it has settled 95 per cent of filed mesothelioma lawsuits, concluded all state consumer protection claims, and all talc-supplier disputes

US manufacturing contracts again as tariffs, inflation fears rise

Domestic manufacturers rely heavily on imported raw materials and could experience a severe disruption in supply chains, economists warneds

Plans unveiled for Future Circular Collider to explore mysteries of Physics

Plans for Future Circular Collider a nearly 91-kilometre loop along French-Swiss border and below Lake Geneva published late Monday put finishing details on a project roughly a decade in the making

Tesla car sales decline in key European markets amid protests, competition

On Monday, the tech billionaire said an overnight fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome that destroyed 17 cars was an act of terrorism, reiterating earlier comments by Trump

Oil steadies near $75 as market weighs Trump tariffs, sanctions on Russia

Trump on Sunday said that he was very angry with Russian President Vladimir Putin and would impose secondary tariffs of 25 per cent to 50 per cent on Russian oil buyers

EU prepares 'strong plan' to tackle Trump's global tariff threats

The US intends to impose sweeping tariffs on global partners as soon as Wednesday. Trump has said the measures will rectify tariffs as well as non-tariff barriers that he says are unfair

Who is Marine Le Pen: Macron's far-right rival now banned from office

US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk backed the French leader, drawing parallels between Marine Le Pen and Trump's legal troubles

At least 3 people killed in Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs

The airstrike came without warning days after Israel launched an attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut

Gas fire in Malaysia injures more than 100 people, damages 49 houses

National oil company Petronas said the fire started at one of its gas pipelines at 8:10 am and the affected pipeline was later isolated

UK pledges GBP 10 million humanitarian aid for Myanmar earthquake relief

The funding will be directed toward providing emergency relief, including food, clean water, medical supplies, and temporary shelter

Iran warns of acquiring nuclear weapons after Trump's 'bombing' threat

Ali Larijani, an adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said while Iran was not pursuing nuclear weapons, an attack would leave it with no choice but to defend itself, according to media reports

'JFK' director to testify to Congress on newly released assassination files

Scholars say the files that President Donald Trump ordered to be released showed nothing undercutting the conclusion that a lone gunman killed Kennedy.

SpaceX likely plans Starlink hub with multiple ground stations in Vietnam

The possible investment follows Vietnam's decision, amid US tariff risks, to allow Starlink to operate under a five-year pilot programme

Trump eyes a third term, quips he would 'love' to run against this Democrat

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends in early 2029

'Don't know if the child is mine': Musk says he paid $2.5 mn to influencer

Elon Musk claims he paid $2.5 million in child support to influencer Ashley St Clair, who alleges he is the father of her child, though Musk questions the paternity of the 6-month-old