Domestic Affairs
Introduction On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries while escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. This policy reversal triggered one of the most dramatic stock market rallies in modern history, with major indices posting their largest single-day gains
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Domestic Affairs
Introduction On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump implemented sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports, raising duties to an unprecedented 104%. This escalation marks a critical juncture in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, which has already destabilized global markets and strained bilateral relations. In response, China announced retaliatory
Global Affairs
Introduction On April 9, 2025, North Korea conducted its third ballistic missile test of the month, launching a missile into the Sea of Japan. This latest provocation underscores Pyongyang’s growing assertiveness amid deepening military ties with Russia and China. The test has heightened regional tensions, drawing condemnation from South
Global Affairs
Introduction Despite mounting resource constraints from its protracted war in Ukraine, Russia has intensified efforts to bolster its military presence in the Pacific, prioritizing nuclear submarine capabilities to assert itself as an Indo-Pacific power. This strategic pivot underscores Moscow’s ambition to counterbalance U.S. influence, secure energy-rich Arctic routes,
Global Affairs
Introduction The Trump administration has unveiled a bold strategy to transform the energy landscape in the Caribbean by positioning Guyana and Suriname as key oil suppliers, aiming to reduce the region's reliance on Venezuela. This initiative marks a significant shift in U.S. influence over regional energy markets,
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Introduction The Middle East faces a pivotal moment as the United States and Iran prepare for nuclear negotiations this weekend, with President Donald Trump announcing "direct talks" while Tehran insists discussions will remain indirect and mediated by Oman. This diplomatic maneuver follows months of heightened military posturing, including
The ongoing feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has intensified, fueled by disagreements over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. The public spat, which has played out on social media and television interviews, has grown increasingly bitter, with Musk calling Navarro “dumber
Late Monday night, April 7, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798 to facilitate the deportation of individuals suspected of gang affiliations. The ruling vacates a lower court’s restraining order and grants the
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, U.S. stock markets staged a sharp rebound following a three-day sell-off that had erased trillions of dollars in market value. The recovery was fueled by investor optimism over potential tariff negotiations between the Trump administration and several key trading partners, including Japan and South
On April 7, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reiterated his government’s commitment to addressing the economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently imposed tariffs on Japanese automobile imports. The 25% tariff on vehicles, coupled with an additional 24% tariff on other Japanese goods, has sent
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, top officials in the Trump administration revealed that more than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to initiate negotiations over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The announcement comes just days before the next phase of the tariffs—set to take effect
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, President Donald Trump doubled down on his sweeping tariff strategy during remarks aboard Air Force One, describing the import taxes as "medicine" necessary to fix global trade imbalances. Despite mounting concerns over a potential global recession, sharp declines in financial markets, and growing
The ongoing conflict between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has escalated dramatically in recent weeks, with devastating consequences for civilians in Darfur. On April 6, 2025, Sudanese military airstrikes targeted villages and marketplaces in retaliation for RSF incursions, further exacerbating what is already considered one
In the early hours of April 6, 2025, Russian forces launched one of the most extensive missile and drone attacks on Kyiv in weeks, killing one civilian and injuring three others. The assault caused widespread destruction across multiple districts, including Darnytskiy, where fires broke out and emergency responders discovered the
The United States has intensified its air campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking one of the most aggressive military operations in the Middle East during President Donald Trump’s second term. Over the past 12 hours, U.S. forces targeted oil refineries, airports, missile launch sites, and alleged Houthi
On April 4, 2025, a Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, resulted in one of the deadliest attacks of the year. The assault killed at least 19 people, including nine children, and injured over 70 others. Among the injured
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire have intensified, marked by a high-stakes visit to Washington by Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev and a stern warning from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Russia must soon prove its commitment to peace.