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Trade War China, US Escalates With Beijing Imposing 125 Percent Tariffs; Markets React
Trade War China, US Escalates With Beijing Imposing 125 Percent Tariffs; Markets React
Friday, April 11, 2025

The standoff between the world’s largest economies turned into a full-fledged trade war Friday, with China raising tariffs on imported goods from the U.S. to 125 percent and claiming further American levies would be seen around the globe as a “joke.”

England Council Threatens Banning Street Peachers With Prison Terms
England Council Threatens Banning Street Peachers With Prison Terms
Friday, April 11, 2025

A Labour Party-run council in England wants to ban Christian street preachers with “an injunction,” or judicial order, that could result in lengthy prison sentences for violators.

Helicopter Crash In Hudson River Kills 6, Including Children (Video)
Helicopter Crash In Hudson River Kills 6, Including Children (Video)
Friday, April 11, 2025

Six people, including three children, have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River Thursday, officials confirmed.

Trump States Israel Will Lead Military Strike Against Iran if Diplomacy Fails
Trump States Israel Will Lead Military Strike Against Iran if Diplomacy Fails
Thursday, April 10, 2025

President Donald Trump warned that if Iran doesn’t agree to Washington’s terms in the upcoming nuclear talks starting this Saturday, the U.S. might resort to military action, with Israel taking a lead role.

House Passes Voting Bill To Stop Illegal Immigrant Voting
House Passes Voting Bill To Stop Illegal Immigrant Voting
Thursday, April 10, 2025

The House approved the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, aimed at enhancing federal election security by restricting noncitizen voting, despite 208 Democrats opposing the measure supported by President Donald Trump.

House Passes Budget Resolution in Narrow 216-214 Vote to Advance Trump’s Agenda
House Passes Budget Resolution in Narrow 216-214 Vote to Advance Trump’s Agenda
Thursday, April 10, 2025

After securing GOP support, the House passed a budget resolution on Thursday with a narrow 216-214 vote, enabling Congress to advance President Donald Trump’s extensive legislative agenda.

DOGE Lists Over $380 Million in Likely Unemployment Fraud
DOGE Lists Over $380 Million in Likely Unemployment Fraud
Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency shared several examples of alleged unemployment fraud on its X account Thursday, the latest in its string of examples since President Donald Trump took office.

Asia Shares Climb After Record Wall Street Rally
Asia Shares Climb After Record Wall Street Rally
Thursday, April 10, 2025

Asian shares climbed, and a manic bond selloff stabilized on Thursday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries.

Panama, US To ‘Protect Panama Canal Against China’s Threats’
Panama, US To ‘Protect Panama Canal Against China’s Threats’
Thursday, April 10, 2025

The United States and Panama have agreed to secure the strategic Panama Canal after Washington expressed concern about China’s perceived threats in the world’s busiest waterway.

France Plans June Recognition Palestine If Arabs Recognize Israel
France Plans June Recognition Palestine If Arabs Recognize Israel
Thursday, April 10, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested a road to peace in the Middle East, saying his nation could recognize a Palestinian state in June if “in turn” countries in the Middle East “recognize” the state of Israel.