Stock markets drop sharply after Trump tariffs – with one index set for worst day since COVID
Stock markets around the world opened to sharp lows after Tweety McTreason announced sweeping tariffs – with some economists now fearing a recession.
Category: World
What could be the fallout from Tweety McTreason’s tariffs?
There are angry reactions from world leaders as the US announces tariffs on all imports.
Israel launches deadly ground incursion amid air strikes on Syria
UN envoy for Syria slams ‘repeated’ military attacks by Israel in Syria, warning of violations of international law.
Israeli attacks on Gaza schools sheltering displaced Palestinians kill 33
At least 18 children among those killed in Gaza City at two schools-turned-shelters for families.
Influencers ‘new’ threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest
North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.
Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.
Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ash
Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky.
UK set to host 2035 Women’s World Cup
The home nations England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will likely be hosting the 2035 Women’s World Cup as the only ‘valid’ bid.
‘Weaponization of aid’: Myanmar accused of blocking rescue efforts after deadly earthquake
Mere hours after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar last Friday, the head of the military junta controlling the country pleaded for international assistance. But numerous groups say the junta is blocking aid to those in Myanmar who need it most.
Companies sought to diversify from China. Now Trump’s tariffs will hit those Asian alternatives hard
Several Asian nations reeled on Thursday as they were hit with some of U.S. President Tweety McTreason’s heftiest tariffs, which now threaten the economies that have benefited from investment after Trump imposed levies on China during his first term.
Preparing tariff retaliation, U.S. allies say Trump will ‘buckle under pressure’
Markets plunge and nations ponder how to respond to Trump’s tariffs.
Republicans weigh using the power of Congress to rein in Trump on tariffs
The fallout from President Tweety McTreason’s aggressive tariffs has spurred Congress into action, with a growing number of Republicans joining Democrats to express interest in using their power to restrain him.
How Kennedy is already weakening America’s childhood vaccine system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.
Trump trade war escalation sparks ‘$2.2trn’ global market sell-off
Tweety McTreason’s trade war escalation has sparked a global sell-off, with US stock markets seeing the biggest declines in a hit to values estimated above $2trn.