Trump floats ‘more than’ 60% tariffs on Chinese imports
Trump triggered a China trade war during his presidency when he imposed over $200 billion in tariffs.
While Chinese stocks search for a bottom, analysts say these shares are poised to bounce
Chinese stocks have given up much of their recent gains as investors debate whether the bottom is really in.
Russia says 28 people killed by Ukrainian shelling of bakery in Russian-controlled city
Russia said that Ukraine killed at least 28 people when its armed forces struck a bakery and restaurant in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine.
Onboard a U.S. aircraft carrier, a cat-and-mouse game with Houthi forces plays out
Jets from the USS Eisenhower have conducted dozens of strikes in Yemen, but it’s unclear whether they can destroy the Houthis’ vast Iranian-supplied arsenal.
Biden nets landslide victory in South Carolina Democratic primary, over 95% of votes
Biden’s overwhelming margin of victory left no question about who Democratic voters want to be on the ballot in November.
U.S. and Britain strike Yemen’s Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants
The United States and Britain struck 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in a second wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups.
Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, son of Italy’s last king, dies aged 86
Vittorio Emanuele’s parents, Umberto II and Maria Jose, ruled over Italy for just over a month before the family headed into its long exile.
Northern Ireland appoints Irish nationalist as First Minister in historic shift
Michelle O’Neill, a member of the Sinn Fein party, was appointed as a delayed result of a 2022 election in what could be a step toward Irish unification.
Ukraine’s SBU hits Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in drone attack, source says
Two Ukrainian drones struck the Volgograd oil refinery in southern Russia in an operation conducted by the SBU security service, a source told Reuters.
Hamas deploys police, distributes funds in sign of resurgence in Gaza areas Israeli troops have left
Hamas has begun deploying police forces and making partial salary payments to some of its civil servants in Gaza City in recent days.
