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Trump Secures Temporary Win in Tariff Battle as Appeals Court Halts Trade Court Ruling

The ruling grants the Trump administration a brief reprieve, allowing an appeal to proceed and delaying the rollback of sweeping import duties imposed on China and numerous other trading partners

Macron Warns France May Harden Stance on Israel Over Gaza Aid Blockade

The situation on the ground is "untenable," and French President Emmanuel Macron has threatened to toughen France's stance on Israel if humanitarian aid to Gaza is still blocked.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces Cancellation of Visas for Chinese Students

Rubio also indicated that the U.S. will reconsider and potentially increase scrutiny for future visa applicants from China and Hong Kong

Elon Musk Steps Down as Head of Trump's Government Efficiency Department

Musk, who was appointed as a "special government employee" by Trump, thanked the president for entrusting him with the leadership of DOGE, an initiative aimed at reducing government waste and streamli...

Russia Proposes New Peace Talks with Ukraine in Turkey

Lavrov urged all parties genuinely committed to the peace process to support the meeting, highlighting the importance of diplomatic engagement amid ongoing conflict

US Envoy Witkoff Optimistic About Possible Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, expressed hope for a ceasefire agreement on May 28, 2025.

France and Indonesia Ink Defence and Economic Deals Worth Billions

French President Emmanuel Macron, standing alongside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at a joint press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday, announced the deal, calling it a “new perspective” for d...

Macron Pushes Two-State Solution, Backs Gaza Conference with Saudi Arabia

Speaking during a visit to Indonesia, Macron signaled growing readiness to recognize a Palestinian state — a potential diplomatic shift that could strain ties with Israel and widen divides among Weste...

China Offers 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Saudi Travelers

China will allow visa-free entry for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain travelers for 30 days starting June 9, 2025, boosting China-GCC ties and tourism.

Canada Must Pay $61B for Iron Dome Shield or Become the 51st U.S. State: Trump

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Canada was eager to join what he described as a “fabulous” missile shield modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome. However, he made it clear that unless Canada a...