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Supreme Court Hears Historic Arguments on Birthright Citizenship
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship. The order aims to limit birthright citizenship to children born to US citizen parents or those with lawful permanent residence. BackgroundThe 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States.” Trump’s order would require […]
Trump Claims India Offered to Drop All Tariffs on US Goods
US President Donald Trump has made a significant statement regarding trade relations between the United States and India. According to Trump, India has offered to eliminate all tariffs on goods imported from the US. Speaking at an event in Doha, Qatar, Trump said, “The Indian government has offered us a deal where basically they are […]
Oil Retreats as Traders Await High US Crude Stockpiles
Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as traders eyed a potential jump in US crude inventories. Crude stocks were up by 4.3 million barrels in the week ended May 9, market sources told Reuters, citing American Petroleum Institute figures. Despite the dip, prices held near two-week highs amid relief after the United States and China agreed […]
Trump Meets with Saudi Crown Prince as Middle East Trip Gets Underway
President Donald Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his first major international trip of his second term. The meeting highlighted the countries’ business ties and Trump’s efforts to shore up relations with key Middle Eastern allies. Trump heaped praise on the crown prince, calling him “very […]
Trump’s Mediation Offer on Kashmir Puts India in a Tight Spot
The offer to mediate the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan by US President, Donald Trump has put India in a difficult position. For decades, India has opposed third-party mediation, particularly on the long-running dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir. Trump’s comments came after he announced a ceasefire between the two countries on Saturday, brokered by […]
White South Africans Granted Refugee Status Under Trump Plan
The first group of 49 white South Africans has left Johannesburg for the US, after being granted refugee status under a plan introduced by former President Donald Trump. This move comes amid strained relations between South Africa and the US, following Trump’s claims of “racial discrimination” against the Afrikaner minority in South Africa. South Africa’s […]
Trump’s Saudi Visit Aims to Secure Billions in US Investments
US President Donald Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, seeking significant new investments for the US economy. According to economist Karen Young, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute think tank, “President Trump wants the announcement [of more Gulf money for the US]. He wants to have a big poster in a meeting […]
US-China Trade Talks Resume in Geneva
Senior US and officials from China met again on Sunday in Geneva to continue weekend talks aimed at cooling the trade war threatening the global economy. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Saturday for about eight hours, marking the first face-to-face meeting […]
US Consumers React to Cheap Shipping Changes
‘I Freaked Out and Spent $400 Online’Deborah Grushkin, an enthusiastic online shopper from New Jersey, “freaked out” when she heard about the end of “de minimis,” a rule that allowed packages from China worth less than $800 to enter the US free of import taxes and customs procedures. With the May 2 deadline bearing down, […]
US Judge Blocks Trump’s Mass Layoff Plans
A US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from proceeding with mass layoffs of government workers, citing the need for Congressional approval. US District Court Judge Susan Illston of California ordered a two-week pause on Friday, May 9, 2025, stating that the Trump administration’s moves to slash the federal workforce likely exceeded its […]