Category: World
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Conclave: How and When Will the New Pope Be Elected?
The Dean of the College of Cardinals, 87-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, summons the cardinals to Rome for the so-called “conclave” that will elect Francisco’s successor. From 15 to 20 days after a pope’s death, the cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to vote by secret ballot. Only cardinals under 80 years old can vote.…
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China Raises Tariffs on the US to 125%, Escalating Trade War
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs by raising its own on American products to 125%, escalating the trade war. The country is accelerating purchases of Brazilian soybeans to avoid dependence on the US.
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China Raises Tariffs on the US to 125%, Escalating Trade War
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs on Friday (11), raising its own tariffs on American products to 125%. The announcement was made after Trump administration officials clarified that China now faces a minimum tariff of 145% on all exports to the United States. China mocked Trump’s tariff policies as “a joke” in an official statement…
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Trade War: Trump Delays Reciprocal Tariff Increase for 90 Days, Except for China
President Trump announced on Wednesday (9) that he would suspend his reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days, backing away from his policy that provoked a drop in markets and threatened to harm global trade. But Trump stated that his suspension did not include China, announcing instead that he would increase tariffs…
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Is the World Heading Towards a Recession?
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President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sparked a fire in global stock markets. Stocks closed lower for the third consecutive session on Monday (7), with President Trump threatening China with additional tariffs of 50%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349.26 points, or 0.91%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.23%. The Nasdaq Composite ended the trading…
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American Stock Market Plummets After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Wall Street fell sharply on Thursday (3), following a decline in global markets in response to President Donald Trump’s major round of tariffs on U.S. imports. The S&P 500 dropped more than 4%, a huge daily decline for the index, echoing steep declines in Asia and Europe as investors reacted to the tariffs. The financial…
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Trump Imposes High Tariffs; Some Key Partners Hit Hard
American President Donald Trump announced his highest and most comprehensive tariffs in a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday (2), stating that he will impose a 10% tax on all trading partners except Canada and Mexico, as well as double-digit tariffs on dozens of other countries. The measure was a significant escalation of Trump’s…
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United States and United Kingdom Confirmed as Hosts of the Next FIFA Women’s World Cups
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that the United States and the United Kingdom will host the next two FIFA Women’s World Cups, in 2031 and 2035, respectively.United States to Host the 2031 Women’s World CupThe United States has been selected to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, marking the third time the country will host…
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United States and United Kingdom Confirmed as Hosts of the Upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cups
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United States and United Kingdom confirmed as hosts of the Women’s World Cups in 2031 and 2035. Brazil will host the 2027 edition for the first time.
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U.S. Government Directs Consulates to Deny Student Visas Based on Social Media
The U.S. government has ordered consulates to significantly expand their screening processes for student visa applicants, including through comprehensive social media investigations, to exclude individuals they consider to support terrorism. A letter from the U.S. State Department dated March 25 outlines a new standard for visa denials based on a broad definition of what constitutes…