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Donald Trump: ‘Xi is a smart guy’: Donald Trump praises Chinese president, predicts ‘very good deal’ with China despite tariff standoff

Trump praises Chinese president, predicts ‘very good deal’ with China despite tariff standoff (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced optimism that a deal with China is still within reach, even as tensions between the two superpowers escalated following his decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%. Speaking to reporters […]

Donald Trump: ‘Somebody had to pull the trigger’: Donald Trump defends tariffs, says he reversed them because ‘people were getting yippy’

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his surprise decision to pause tariffs on most countries for 90 days, attributing the reversal to market reactions and what he described as people getting “a little yippy” and “afraid.”Speaking to reporters outside the White House during an event […]

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine claims over 150 Chinese mercenaries fighting for Russia; Zelenskyy says ‘there are many more’

File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) Tensions between Ukraine and China escalated Wednesday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed his government had detailed intelligence on more than 150 Chinese nationals fighting as mercenaries for Russia in the ongoing war. China swiftly denied the accusations, calling them “totally unfounded” and warning against misinterpretation […]

Trump Media: Trump Media expands to Canada and Mexico as tariff chaos engulfs world markets, stock rises 3.2%

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, has officially launched its mobile and streaming services, Truth Social and Truth+ TV, in Canada and Mexico, marking its first major international expansion.According to Forbes, TMTG CEO Devin Nunes announced […]

The Advisers Behind Trump’s Tariff Turmoil

The roller coaster of on-again, off-again tariffs have focused attention on the people behind President Trump’s trade strategy. Rob Copeland, a New York Times finance reporter, takes us inside Trump’s tariff team. Source link

Christina Formella: Illinois teacher accused of sexual abuse says husband knew about teenager, claims 15-year-old was ‘stalker’

Illinois teacher accused of sexual abuse says husband knew about teenager, claims 15-year-old was ‘stalker’ (Picture credit: X) An Illinois teacher is facing charges for sexually abusing a 15-year-old teen, a relationship she later tried to dismiss as nothing more than a behaviour of a “stalker” obsessed with her looks.Christina Formella, 30, who worked as […]

Britain Lost Out on Euro Disney. Now It’s Getting a Universal Theme Park.

Universal Studios will build its first European theme park in Bedfordshire, England, studio officials said Wednesday, previewing a sprawling resort that could combine iconic American brands like “Jurassic Park” with classic British characters like Paddington Bear, Dr. Who and Harry Potter. Set to open in 2031, British officials said the yet-to-be-named theme park would be […]

Indian banks celebrate after Vijay Mallya’s appeal against bankruptcy dismissed; Mallya says he will get an annulment

TOI correspondent from London: A consortium of Indian banks celebrated on Wednesday after the UK high court refused Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya permission to appeal his UK bankruptcy order and the amended bankruptcy petition.The State Bank of India-led consortium is trying to claw back a £1 billion debt from Kingfisher Airlines founder Vijay Mallya who […]

Us Rep Byron Donalds: Who is Byron Donalds? Trump-endorsed Congressman turning heads in Florida’s governor race

File photo: Byron Donalds (Picture credit: AP) US Rep Byron Donalds is once again in the headlines after a video of him being shouted down by voters during a campaign stop went viral. The Florida Republican, who is running for governor in 2026 with US President Donald Trump’s endorsement, attempted to engage with a group […]

AI tool aims to help conserve Japan’s cherry trees

Japan‘s famed cherry trees are getting old, but a new AI tool that assesses photos of the delicate pink and white flowers could help preserve them for future generations.The “sakura” season is feverishly anticipated by locals and visitors alike, with the profusion of the stunning blossoms marking the start of spring.But many of the trees […]