Trump and Xi are locked in a standoff over direct trade negotiations
President Donald Trump says he expects a deal over skyrocketing tariffs with Beijing “over the next three or four weeks.” But that’s looking increasingly unlikely. He’s insisting on one-on-one talks with China’s leader, Xi Jinping — and this has stifled…
Russia’s Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine until end of Sunday
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6pm Moscow time (7pm Paris time) on Saturday until the end of Sunday. There was no immediate reaction from Ukraine. “Based on humanitarian considerations … the Russian side announces an…
Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges
A Tunisian court on Saturday handed jail terms of 13 to 66 years to opposition leaders, businessmen and lawyers on charges of conspiring, a case the opposition says is fabricated and a symbol of President Kais Saied’s authoritarian rule. Rights…
Google found guilty of ad monopoly, now racing to appeal
Google has been found guilty of violating U.S. antitrust laws after a federal court ruled that the tech giant engaged in anticompetitive practices within the digital advertising market. The ruling, delivered by Judge Leonie Brinkema in the U.S. District Court…
Iran, US agree to begin drafting framework for potential nuclear deal
Iran and the United States agreed on Saturday to task experts to start drawing up a framework for a potential nuclear deal, Iran’s foreign minister said, after a second round of talks following President Donald Trump’s threat of military action….
Qatar Builds $800K Housing Project for Afghan Returnees in Paktia
Qatar Builds $800K Housing Project for Afghan Returnees in Paktia A housing complex costing $800,000 USD is being constructed by Qatar in Gardez city, the capital of Paktia province, for newly returned Afghan migrants. According to officials, in addition to…
International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked
For hundreds of thousands of people every year who dream of studying or researching in the United States, a student visa is the golden ticket. Now, for hundreds of people already at US colleges and universities, it is turning into…
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