President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose a blanket 10% tariff on all imports has sparked strong backlash from world leaders, reigniting fears of a global trade war and further straining diplomatic ties with key allies. Unveiled Thursday as part of Trump’s revived “America First” economic doctrine, the sweeping tariff policy includes even steeper duties for some of the United States’ biggest trading partners. The announcement marks a significant escalation…

The United States has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Russian individuals, entities, and a cargo vessel allegedly involved in the theft and illegal trade of Ukrainian grain. The U.S. Treasury Department said the sanctions aim to curb terrorism financing, though the primary justification centers around grain looting from Ukrainian territories occupied by Russian forces. The new list includes four individuals, three corporate entities, and one vessel — the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that a full and unconditional ceasefire with Russia is possible, but only if the United States increases diplomatic pressure on Moscow. Speaking during a meeting with business leaders in Dnipropetrovsk, Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine remains ready to halt hostilities without preconditions. In contrast, Russia continues to insist on terms that Ukraine and its allies have consistently rejected. According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine has made its…

…Says new tariffs will become effective at midnight ET US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, announced sweeping tariffs on some of its largest trading partners, and threatened to unleash a global trade war on what he has dubbed “liberation day.” “This is one of the most important days, in my opinion, in American history,” Trump said, speaking on the White House lawn. For decades America had been “looted, pillaged and…

President Donald Trump has indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role in the administration, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. Musk is employed by the government as a “special government employee” — meaning his appointment is not to exceed 130 days. His term would be up around the end of May, but it was widely rumored that the…

Floods have struck the Greek tourist islands of Mykonos and Paros, turning roads into rivers and sweeping away cars. A state of emergency has been declared on both islands, with authorities telling residents to stay at home just as businesses were gearing up for the tourist season. Authorities on the islands of Paros and Mykonos in the Aegean Sea swung into action to clear overturned cars and debris after hail…

Tesla reported a 13% drop in vehicle sales in the first three months of the year, making it the electric vehicle maker’s worst quarter since 2022. It’s another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers. The drop is likely due to a combination of factors, including Tesla’s ageing lineup, growing competition from rivals, and backlash over Elon Musk’s alignment with right-wing politics. It…

Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip has intensified, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announcing a broader offensive aimed at seizing more territory and neutralizing militant threats. The announcement followed reports from local hospitals that over 40 people had been killed in overnight airstrikes, with nearly a dozen of the victims identified as children. In a statement released Wednesday, Gallant declared that Israeli forces are expanding their ground campaign to…

Susan Crawford, a Democrat-backed candidate, has defeated conservative judge Brad Schimel in a historic and closely watched race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, despite a $21 million campaign boost from Tesla CEO Elon Musk and support from former President Donald Trump. Crawford’s win preserves the court’s 4–3 liberal majority, a major victory for Democrats as the court prepares to decide critical cases on abortion rights, labor laws,…

The world stands still as the ‘D Day’ for the US President Donald Trump’s much talked-about all-sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs finally arrives. The Republican billionaire is poised to unveil his tariffs, which he threatened would touch every country in the world on Wednesday (today), but kept the world guessing until the last minute about the scope of an onslaught that could spark a global trade war. The two-time president will…

Moscow has described the latest US peace proposals as unacceptable to the Kremlin, highlighting the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the war in Ukraine since taking office in January. Sergei Ryabkov, a foreign policy adviser to Vladimir Putin, said some of Russia’s key demands were not being addressed by the US proposals to end the war, in comments that marked a rare acknowledgment from…

The Toronto Police Service has reported that Omotayo, a 32-year-old Nigerian man residing in Canada, has been missing since March 25, 2025. He was last seen in the Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street East area of Oakville. In a statement released on March 28, authorities urged the public to come forward with any information that could assist in locating Omotayo, as his whereabouts have remained unknown since his disappearance. “Omotayo…