US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

Trump Blames Court Block for Collapse of ‘Weaponization’ Fund - Bloomberg.com

Trump Blames Court Block for Collapse of ‘Weaponization’ Fund  Bloomberg.com

Trump Aims New Tariffs at 59 Countries and the European Union

Trump officials said they planned to impose levies of up to 12.5 percent on countries that failed to crack down on goods made with forced labor.

By Catie Edmondson

US proposes tariffs of at least 10% over forced labour practices

First significant effort by the White House to resurrect sweeping tariffs since its defeat at the US Supreme Court

America’s 250th birthday celebration increasingly centers on Trump

The White House has built a set of highly visible, centrally controlled events — many created by presidential directive — that emphasize spectacle, branding, and new traditions.

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.

Trump suggests he will make Todd Blanche ​permanent US attorney general

US president says ‘I think he will’ when asked if the acting attorney general would take on a permanent role ⁠Donald ​Trump said ‌he believed ‌he ⁠would make ⁠acting attorney general ​Todd Blanche ​permanent as the ⁠top US ⁠law ⁠enforcement officer. Asked in ​an interview ​broadcast ⁠Wednesday on Pod ⁠Force One if Blanche would be ⁠US attorney general, Trump said: “I think he will.” Continue reading...

By Reuters

Trump administration shares new work requirements for Medicaid recipients

The Trump administration this week released guidance for states on the work rules many Americans on Medicaid will need to abide by in order to be eligible for benefits on Jan. 1.

By A Martínez

From courts, critics and his own party, Donald Trump runs smack into reality

President Trump is confronting a series of challenges that show even the most dominant political figures can run into reality.

Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy

Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut.

Trump Accounts create a 'legal backdoor' for Roth IRA wealth, tax attorney says

There’s a strategy that could help turn these new investment accounts into tax-free vehicles in retirement, some experts say.

India news: US proposes 12.5% tariff on Indian imports over forced labor concerns

Washington's proposal of additional tariffs on India could complicate the ongoing India-US trade talks. Meanwhile, Indians in Germany face a difficult choice when it comes to citizenship. DW has more.

Fugitive Hong Kong charity director sued in US over real estate ‘shell game’

A wanted director of a scandal-hit Hong Kong charity who fled the city is facing a sweeping 14-count civil lawsuit in the United States over an alleged multimillion-dollar property scheme that the plaintiff described as a “shell game”. In a complaint for damages and equitable relief seen by the South China Morning Post, developer Joseph Lee Daniell accused Jacob Lam Hay-sing, the founder and director of the now-defunct Hong Kong charity, Christian Zheng Sheng Association, of defrauding him of...

By Emily Hung

New Trump administration tariffs, this time on forced labor, could come into force as existing ones roll off

The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed new tariffs that would come into force just as an existing levy expires.

By Steve Goldstein

Trump plans tariffs on 60 countries including UK over ‘forced labour’

It is the latest move by the president to impose levies after the US Supreme Court ruled against his ‘liberation day’ tariffs.

By Holly Williams

Trump expresses ‘total endorsement’ of Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella

The US president praised the winner of the first round of elections and urged Colombians to vote for him at the June 21 runoff. Colombian president Gustavo Petro rejected the ‘interference’

By Diego Stacey

Ex-MSNBC Host Takes Drastic Step After Jaxson Dart's Trump Intro

The media personality called the quarterback an "idiot."

Trump’s 12.5% additional tariffs move under Section 301: What does it mean for India

The Section 301 probe launched by the US in March 2026 is a known variable in India’s trade deal talks with America. Yet, the proposal to impose duties on around 60 countries assumes significance at a time when a delegation from the US is in India to finalise terms of the India-US trade deal.

By SMRITI JAIN

Donald Trump could be the man to save Cuba

Ideological certainties have hurt Cubans for 70 years. Time to give Trumpian cynicism a chance

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy' in tense call on Lebanon strikes

US President Donald Trump confirmed that he called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "f****ing crazy" during a call on Monday in an interview on Pod Force One released on Wednesday.

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in x-rated phone call

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged having called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon while the U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran. In an interview broadcast Wednesday, Trump was asked whether he had called the longtime Israeli leader “effing crazy” and accused […]

Trump announces plans for more tariffs on 60 countries, including Ireland

By Amy Blaney,Holly Williams

'I was a little bit perturbed': Trump confirms expletive-laden phone call with Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he had lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the latter’s escalation in Lebanon in an expletive-laden phone call on. On Monday, American news outlet Axios reported citing sources that Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” and accused him of ingratitude during the phone call. The report quoted a US official as saying that Trump told Netanyahu “you’re f****** crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your a**. Everybo...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Khamenei Adviser Vows 'Deluge Of Missiles' If New US Attack On Iran

The warning followed US strikes on an Iranian tanker and on Iran's Qeshm island, sparking retaliatory attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.

Trump proposes new levies of at least 10% to rebuild tariff wall

Products from major economies — including China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Switzerland — would be subject to a 12.5% levy.

Trump says Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon

Trump says Iran agrees to forgo nuclear weapons

Whirlwind forms over Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

Cameras installed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) captured the moment a small whirlwind formed around Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Monday (June 1). - REUTERS

US proposes tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies, including Pakistan, over forced labor failures

Trade agency says it will impose additional duties of 12.5% on remaining 45 countries it investigates

By Reuters

Trump 'would like to meet' Iran leader Khamenei 'at some point'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he hopes to meet Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as Washington and Tehran continue to trade accusations over breaches of an...

Trump says Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon - The Daily Star

Trump says Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon  The Daily Star

‘South Park’ creator Trey Parker says Donald Trump thinks his job is “to be the joker”

The cartoon's creators spoke about the establishment shifting since their 1998 debut The post ‘South Park’ creator Trey Parker says Donald Trump thinks his job is “to be the joker” appeared first on NME.

By Victoria Luxford

US Warns Ally Oman That It Better Pick The 'Right' Side In Hormuz Standoff

US Warns Ally Oman That It Better Pick The 'Right' Side In Hormuz Standoff The saga of rare Washington pressure on its longtime regional ally Oman continues, with on Tuesday The Wall Street Journal reporting that US officials are growing "increasingly frustrated" with Muscat's neutral stance, which they now view as hostile to US interests. Oman has stood accused of cooperating with Iran on a proposed toll collection scheme which would benefit Tehran and circumvent America's aims...

By Tyler Durden

Trump says ‘would like to meet’ Iran leader Khamenei

US President Donald Trump said he "would like to meet" Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in an interview published Wednesday. The post Trump says ‘would like to meet’ Iran leader Khamenei appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Senior Dutch virologist, colleague accused of smuggling Mpox into United States

A Dutch virologist has been charged in the United States for smuggling vials of deactivated MPOX virus from the Republic of Congo into the U.S. and lying to the authorities about it.

By 89256

US targets UK, EU, China and others in fresh tariff move over forced labour allegations

The US has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries accounting for almost all its imports over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

Transylvanian Politician Appeals to EU Institutions Over Forced Eviction of Oradea Abbot

József Kulcsár-Terza, a member of the Romanian Parliament, has appealed to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers regarding the Premonstratensian monastery in Oradea (Nagyvárad, Romania). The MP—who is also the president of the small party Hungarian Civic Force—wrote on his Facebook page on Tuesday that in a letter sent to Brussels, he drew […] The post Transylvanian Politician Appeals to EU Institutions Over Forced Eviction of Oradea Abbot appeared first on H...

By Hungary Today