US President Donald Trump has agreed to soften the impact of tariffs on automakers who have been hit by multiple levies, US media reported on Monday. The move comes ahead of a Trump rally planned for Tuesday night near Detroit to mark the president’s first 100 days in office. The shift means companies paying 25…
The US House of Representatives voted almost unanimously Monday to make it a federal crime to post “revenge porn” — whether it is real or AI-generated — sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for approval. The Take it Down Act passed in a 409-2 vote, and would criminalize the non-consensual publication of intimate…
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Canadians are voting to elect a government amid Trump’s annexation threats. While Conservative leader Poilievre calls for independence, Liberal Carney emphasises global strategies. The election’s outcome will shape Canada-US relations and domestic policies. Canadians are heading to the polls to elect a new government that will navigate…
Washington: US President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Monday directing the attorney general and the secretary of Homeland Security to identify within a month the cities and states that are not complying with federal immigration laws, a White House official said Monday. Last week, a federal judge blocked Trump’s administration from…
Sydney: In the well-heeled Sydney beachside suburb of Bondi Junction, early voters leaving a pre-poll centre said they had Donald Trump and the global economy on their mind. Australia holds a national election on Saturday, and a campaign coinciding with the US president’s stop-start tariffs and volatile diplomacy is bolstering the prospects of Prime Minister…
Gold prices saw heightened volatility last week, initially surging to an all-time high of $3,500/oz on COMEX before retreating below $3,300. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Where are gold prices likely to head this week? What are the global cues to watch out for and what should your strategy be for gold? Manav Modi, Senior…
The past few weeks, Afghan media has been abuzz with reports about the Taliban having handed over the Bagram air base, north of Kabul, to the US. The original report was made by journalist Zark Shabab. American C-17 aircraft recently landed at the base, bringing military vehicles, equipment, and senior intelligence officials, including that of…
Several photos appearing to show US President Donald Trump sleeping during Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome went viral on social media on Saturday, fuelling online debate and criticism.Trump, 78, was seated in the front row alongside First Lady Melania Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the ceremony. Soon after proceedings began, social media users…
Washington: Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met briefly in the hush of St Peter’s Basilica before Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday in their first encounter since a noisy White House clash and the US president later cast doubt on whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal. Zelensky said they discussed a possible unconditional…
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Russian President Putin told US envoy Witkoff that Russia is open to unconditional talks with Ukraine, as Trump suggests different approaches to deal with Putin amid ongoing conflict and failed negotiations for peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia is ready to…
