President Donald Trump has recently indicated that smartphones and other consumer electronics are not exempt from his administration’s new tariff policies. While these products were temporarily excluded from the 145% reciprocal tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, Trump clarified that they are still subject to existing 20% tariffs related to fentanyl trade issues, effectively placing them in a different tariff category …
Protests in India over a new law governing Muslim land endowments, known as waqf properties, have escalated into violence, resulting in at least three deaths and numerous injuries. The unrest began in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, where demonstrators set fire to shopping malls, attacked a Hindu residence, and clashed with police. Authorities have since suspended internet services in the area …
On April 14, 2025, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In a phone conversation, they emphasized the urgent need to halt hostilities and accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid. They also rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians from their land . President Macron further advocated for the reform of …
The Israeli military has reported the elimination of a Hamas operative involved in the October 7 hostage release ceremony. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the individual was killed in a targeted airstrike, but did not disclose further details about the operation. This action is part of ongoing Israeli efforts to dismantle Hamas leadership and infrastructure in Gaza. …
On April 14, 2025, former President Donald Trump proposed deporting certain U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes to El Salvador’s notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), a maximum-security prison known for its harsh conditions. During a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele at the White House, Trump suggested that Bukele would need to “build about five more places” to accommodate additional …
