Trump Imposes Fresh Tariffs On More Than 80 Countries
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has imposed a fresh round of tariffs on more than 80 countries, to replace a 10% global duty imposed in February, which is to expire this Friday; arousing criticism from US allies and major trading partners.
Houthis Claim Attack On Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea
A rebel group in Yemen called the Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the US launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
US Renews Strikes On Iran As Trump Threatens To Attack Underground Nuclear Site
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night late on Tuesday, even as Tehran warned the US against targeting its nuclear facilities.
China And Philippines Trade Accusations After Sailor Injured At Sea
China and the Philippines are engaged in a dispute over a confrontation between their vessels in the disputed South China Sea left a Philippine sailor injured.
Senegal’s President Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Faye, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
Trump Alleges ‘Shocking Vulnerabilities’ In US Election Security Ahead Of Midterms
United States President, Donald Trump has delivered an address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged “shocking vulnerabilities” in American voting systems.
Trump Warns Iran To Resume Talks As US Launches Fresh Strikes
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has warned Iran to return to negotiations as the US launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday.
Trump Threatens To Bomb Bridges And Power Plants Unless Iran Resumes Talks
President Donald Trump has reversed his threat of a 20% fee on all Strait of Hormuz cargo shipping,even as the US battles to break Iran’s hold on the waterway.
UAE Condemns Iran’s ‘Brazen’ Attack On Tankers As US Launches Fresh Strikes
The UAE has accused Iran of a “brazen” attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing one and wounding eight, even as Donald Trump said the US would impose a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the waterway.
US Names 124 Nigerians For Deportation
The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to deport at least 124 Nigerians listed among what it described as the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens in the country.