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Economy

What happens to Trump’s tariffs now a court has knocked them down?

The court’s decision blocks the tariffs Trump imposed last month on almost all US trading partners and levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico and Canada.

USA

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration and DOGE cost-cutting agency

Musk said on X he hoped the DOGE mission would only “strengthen over time” and become a “way of life in the government” as he announced his stepping back from the cost-cutting agency created under the Trump administration.

USA

US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs

The New York-based US Court of International Trade delivered the ruling dealing a crucial blow to President Trump’s signature set of economic policies which have rattled global markets, frustrated trade partners and raised fears of growing inflation.

Europe News

EU Commission attempts finance boost to keep start-ups in Europe

The EU Commission wants to address the current funding gap by setting up a private-public partnership.

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USA

Fearing Trump ire, corporate America ditches Pride month

After many years of sponsoring traditional Pride events in the United States, some big companies are yielding to pressure from the Trump administration to ditch DEI policies.

Europe News

US aid cuts leave humanitarian sector in crisis, warns lead aid organisation

US cuts to humanitarian aid created a critical funding gap, threatening the ability of organisations like the Danish Refugee Council to support millions in need. Charlotte Slente, the Council’s Secretary General, warns the global humanitarian and development response is at serious risk.

USA

NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut public media funding

The lawsuit alleges that Trump is acting to contravene the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private non-profit corporation set up to distribute federal funding to NPR and PBS, which is intended to insulate the system from political interference.

USA

Trump moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

President Donald Trump has railed against Harvard, the US's oldest and wealthiest university, calling it a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.

North Korea

North Korea says US 'Golden Dome' system risks nuclear war in space

Pyongyang's warning comes a week after US President Donald Trump gave more information about the initiative.

Culture news

Billie Eilish sweeps American Music Awards 2025 with seven wins

Billie Eilish emerged triumphant as the biggest winner of the night, winning all seven of her nominations. Check out the full results below.

USA

Trump honours veterans and fallen soldiers in Memorial Day ceremony

US President Donald Trump honoured US soldiers who died in combat in a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, calling them “America’s best and bravest”.

World News

US to scale back Africa footprint and demands better 'burden sharing'

The move reflects a broader rebalancing under President Trump, as Washington trims its global footprint while China and Russia expand influence.

Gaza

Media reports Israeli army wants to occupy 75% of Gaza within months

Israel Defence Forces told local media it's shifted its focus from fighting Hamas to capturing territory and controlling food distribution.

World News

Venezuela elections: opposition calls for boycott of vote

Voters are heading to the polls to elect parliamentarians and local governors amid calls from the opposition to boycott the elections. The governor of the disputed Guayana Esequiba region is also up for election.

USA

Justice Dept. reaches tentative deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes

Boeing can avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people. The decision drew criticism from crash victims' families.

Europe News

Neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US for plot to kill Jewish children

Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 21-year-old originally from Georgia, was arraigned on Friday before a federal judge in Brooklyn on multiple felonies, including soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence.

Europe News

Iran-US nuclear talks didn’t make 'conclusive progress,' Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed.

USA

Trump administration blocked from barring foreign enrolment at Harvard

Harvard said the US government's action came in retaliation for defying its political demands.

USA

Trump administration bars Harvard from admitting foreign students

The Trump administration has intensified its battle with Harvard University, revoking their license to host international students for the upcoming academic year as it looks to crackdown on “left wing activism, liberalism”.

USA

Trump's planned mega-MAGA birthday military parade raises eyebrows

Plans to combine celebrations for the US Army's 250th anniversary with the US president's birthday with a military parade through the centre of Washington DC are raising eyebrows and the hackles of local politicians, who fear for the price tag and damage involved.