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Description: Trump’s 02 Apr announcement on global tariffs plunged world economies into a tailspin with some threatening to retaliate while others are still seeking trade resolutions through negotiations. China, Taiwan, Canada and the European Union have vowed to retaliate in kind, as officials stated that US tariffs were a unilateral measure which would inflict economic damage that wouldn’t benefit anyone. Other countries such as Japan, Mexico, the UK and Australia have initially responded by requesting trade negotiations which would balance out trade deficits with the US. Markets also responded negatively, marking their largest losses in years while larger financial instit
Description: Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova and Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, stated that potential direct attacks on Iran by the US were unacceptable and illegal. They also added that military confrontation between Iran and the US could cause a global catastrophe and plunge the Middle East into a revolving war with devastating consequences. The statements were a response to the recent mounting tensions between the US and Iran and continuous threats by US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran if the latter doesn’t agree to negotiations regarding their nuclear program. Iran has also constantly refused to negotiate with the US directly,
Description: The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Brussels at the meeting of Europe’s foreign ministers alongside the US Ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker. The meeting is expected to cover the causes of the dissolution in relations between Europe and the US and the latter’s position in NATO’s uncertain future. European foreign leaders are expected to clarify whether there would be a significant US troop withdrawal from Europe and to discuss the demands for raised GDP spending on defense amid warmed relations between the US and Russia. Additional talks are expected to be held regarding the opposing positions of the US and Europe towards the Ukraine
Description: Israeli air forces have conducted bombing runs on sites near Syria’s capital Damascus and various other military bases as Israel blamed Turkey for attempting to turn Syria into their vassal state and a protectorate. Israel has had growing concerns over the Islamic forces which toppled Bashar al – Assad and considers the current HTS regime in Syria a considerable threat to their national security. The bombing runs came after Turkey recently announced their intention to turn the T – 4 aerial base operational and dispatch other air defense systems to ensure its infrastructural operability. Turkey has solidified its ties with the current Syrian regime and blamed Isr
Description: With the 05 Apr deadline rapidly approaching, TikTok’s future on the US market still remains undetermined. Latest bids from Amazon and a separate consortium led by OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely inspired confidence for the apps continued existence on the US market. The consortium formed between Stokely’s startup called Zoop and unidentified cryptocurrency company was one of the most serious bidders, while Amazon’s bid was also seriously considered as officials from the company have sent offer letters to US Vice – President JD Vance. Other players involved, included private equity firm Blackstone which supported ByteDance’s non – Chinese shareholders Susquehanna In
Description: US President Donald Trump has effectively announced the beginning of a global trade war with the imposition of universal and reciprocal tariffs on all US trade and economic partners and adversaries. Trump announced universal 10% tariffs on all imported goods which would take effect on 05 Apr and specially designated reciprocal tariffs which mostly would impact China, Europe and Asian US trade partners such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. In the hour – long theatrical speech Trump announced the imposition of 34% levy on Chinese goods, 20% on European goods and 36% levy on Taiwanese goods. Canada and Mexico as Trump’s primary targets remained impacted by the 25%
Description: Former Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye and Kenyan Judge Effie Owuor, arrived in Juba and joined former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga in an attempt to negotiate peace amid rising concerns of conflict reigniting. The security situation in the country exacerbated after armed fighting between the White Army Militia and South Sudanese military which resulted in the arrest of the Vice – President Riek Machar. Conflict tensions between President Salva Kiir and Machar started to escalate in the past two months as Machar was accused of organizing a coup in order to power grab the presidency from Kiir. The mediators would aim to defuse the situation which has
Description: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that his Civic Platform party was targeted by a cyberattack which most likely originated from Russia or Belarus. He accused the two countries of meddling within the Polish political system ahead of the presidential elections in the country scheduled for 18 May. The pro – European centrist also a member of Civic Platform Rafal Trzaskowski is the frontrunner polling 35% of the projected votes. He is followed by the far – right Slawomir Mentzen from the Confederation party who polls around 20% of the projected votes, and Conservative party candidate Karol Nawrocki who also polls around 20% of the votes. Impact:
Description: The Foreign Minister of France, Jean – Noel Barrot, stated that if no continuance of the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran is secured, a direct military confrontation with the US is almost inevitable. Barrot gave his statement after French President Emmanuel Macron convened with European heads of diplomacy in a confidential meeting. Europe would aim at conveying a diplomatic solution between both Iran and the US, as the latter has started a military buildup in the Diego Garcia naval and bomber base located on the Chagos Islands. Satellite imagery confirmed that 6 B – 2 Spirit bombers were dispatched to the base as a Pentagon announcement confirmed the buildup. Te
Description: Two close associates to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been arrested under suspicion of promoting Qatari interests and receiving bribes. The individuals in question are Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein present and former advisors to the Prime Minister who have allegedly received large sums of money to promote Qatar’s interests throughout the highest levels of the Israeli government. Qatar, a known Hamas financier has been one of the mediators between Hamas and Israel in formulating a potential peace agreement as a resolution for the war in Gaza and the West Bank. Qatargate arrives at a sensitive time in the war and just one more scandal on the Isr