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Asia Shares Climb After Record Wall Street Rally
Asia Shares Climb After Record Wall Street Rally

Asian shares climbed, and a manic bond selloff stabilized on Thursday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries.

Panama, US To ‘Protect Panama Canal Against China’s Threats’
Panama, US To ‘Protect Panama Canal Against China’s Threats’

The United States and Panama have agreed to secure the strategic Panama Canal after Washington expressed concern about China’s perceived threats in the world’s busiest waterway.

Europe Urges US To Avoid Shock Withdrawal Of Troops
Europe Urges US To Avoid Shock Withdrawal Of Troops

European allies are urging the United States to coordinate its plans to reduce thousands of troops from Europe amid concerns it could leave the continent vulnerable to attacks from Russia and other nations.

Trump Pauses Most Tariffs, Raises Tariffs on China to 125%
Trump Pauses Most Tariffs, Raises Tariffs on China to 125%

resident Donald Trump ordered a 90-day pause on his wave of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, but he turned up the pressure on China boosting his 104% tariff on imports from China to 125%.

Iran Arms Iraqi Proxies with Missiles Despite Warnings From Trump
Iran Arms Iraqi Proxies with Missiles Despite Warnings From Trump

Iran has delivered long-range missiles to its militia proxies in Iraq, expanding its military influence despite warnings from President Donald Trump to hold Tehran accountable for its proxies’ actions, the Times of London reported.

Stock Markets in Asia and Europe Continue to Sink
Stock Markets in Asia and Europe Continue to Sink

Major stock indexes sank in Asia Wednesday, and similar moves were due in Europe as U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s eye-watering 104 percent tariffs on China took effect.

Scores Killed In Nightclub Roof Collapse In Dominican Republic
Scores Killed In Nightclub Roof Collapse In Dominican Republic

Rescuers frantically searched for survivors after a deadly roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic’s capital killed at least 67 people, including politicians, athletes, and others attending a merengue concert.

Investors See Hope Amid Carnage Despite China Threats
Investors See Hope Amid Carnage Despite China Threats

Stock futures rose in after-hours trading Monday with investors preparing to pick up cheap shares after the carnage linked to the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

EU Scales Back Retaliation To US Tariffs
EU Scales Back Retaliation To US Tariffs

The European Union said Monday it was scaling back its response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs on imported goods and even offered a “zero-for-zero” tariff deal to avoid a trade war.

Nuns Killed In Haiti As Violence Escalates (Worthy News Focus)
Nuns Killed In Haiti As Violence Escalates (Worthy News Focus)

Catholic Church leaders have condemned the perceived inaction by Haiti’s government after two nuns were among five people killed in an attack by a coalition of street gangs.

Ukraine President’s Hometown Plunged Into Mourning (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine President’s Hometown Plunged Into Mourning (Worthy News Radio)

A frail Pope Francis urged prayers for Ukraine on Sunday on the day that Russia claimed to have captured two villages in the east and south of the war-torn nation despite talks of a ceasefire by U.S. President Donald J. Trump stumble. The latest fighting happened while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown plunged into mourning after one of the deadliest Russian attacks there so far.

Asian Stock Markets Plunge; Similar Turbulence Due In US, Europe
Asian Stock Markets Plunge; Similar Turbulence Due In US, Europe

Asia’s stock markets tumbled, and the S&P 500 Futures, which indicate future values of U.S. traded stocks, dropped 3 percent Monday as there was no indication that U.S. President Donald J. Trump would be prepared to avoid a global trade war over his announced tariffs.

Russia Hits Ukraine President’s Town; Scores Killed and Inured (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia Hits Ukraine President’s Town; Scores Killed and Inured (Worthy News In-Depth)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown plunged into mourning Saturday after at least 19 people reportedly died and scores were injured in Russian missile and drone strikes over the weekend.

South Korea’s Top Court Fires Impeached President
South Korea’s Top Court Fires Impeached President

Thousands of protesters cheered in Seoul Friday as they watched a broadcast announcing that South Korea’s top court voted unanimously to dismiss the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol.

Hungary To Withdraw From International Court; Netanyahu Visits Country
Hungary To Withdraw From International Court; Netanyahu Visits Country

As the Israeli prime minister visited the nation, Hungary announced Thursday that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.