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Short Ceasefire in Ukraine, Canadian Vote Sparks Uncertain Futures
Russia declared a three-day unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine (May 8–11) citing WWII Victory Day commemorations, asking Kyiv to reciprocate....
US-China Trade Tensions Escalate with New Tariffs
The US has imposed a 104% tariff on Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. This move follows a series of retaliatory...
Russian General Killed by Car Bomb Outside Moscow
Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik, tied to Russia’s Ukraine operations, was killed by a car bomb near Moscow—an exceptionally rare act in a city known...
Russia’s Kyiv Strike Stalls Ceasefire Talks, Trump Sends Mixed Signals
Russia unleashed its deadliest attack on Kyiv in nearly a year, killing at least 12 and injuring dozens more. President Donald Trump responded...
IMF Cuts Growth Forecast on Tariffs
The IMF trimmed its 2025 global growth outlook to 2.2 percent, blaming U.S.–China tariff escalation and currency volatility. South Korea added...
China Warns Allies Against U.S. Tariff‑Side Deals
China’s commerce ministry threatened “reciprocal countermeasures” if other nations strike trade agreements with Washington that Beijing deems...
Sudan Marks One Year of Devastating Civil War
A year into Sudan’s civil conflict, millions remain displaced and humanitarian aid is still blocked from many regions. The U.N. renewed calls...
Pope Francis Dies; Conclave Clock Starts
Pope Francis, the first Latin‑American and Jesuit pontiff, died early Easter Monday at age 88 after a stroke and heart failure. Cardinals will...
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