Canada Eases Retaliatory Tariffs, Matches USMCA Exemptions in Trade Reset with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will drop many retaliatory tariffs to align with US tariff exemptions under USMCA. While most Canadian goods regain tariff-free status, levies remain on autos, steel, and aluminum. The move aims to reset trade talks with President Trump, though critics call it a capitulation.
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Iran, European Powers Set to Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Sanctions Threat
Iran and major European powers will resume nuclear talks next week as the threat of UN sanctions looms. While Europe warns of triggering the “snapback” mechanism, Tehran rejects the move as illegal and blames the West for stalling negotiations.
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South Korea Fired Warning Shots as North Korean Troops Cross Border, and Pyongyang Warned of “Uncontrollable” Tensions
South Korea has fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border. Pyongyang called it a “deliberate provocation,” warning of “uncontrollable” tensions as both nations continue military posturing along the heavily fortified DMZ.
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Trump Gives 2 Weeks to Assess Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects Amid Stalled Negotiations
US President Donald Trump has given a two-week deadline to assess whether Russia and Ukraine can move toward peace talks, after meeting both Putin and Zelensky. While Trump adopts a wait-and-see approach, deep divisions remain over security guarantees and territorial demands.
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Netanyahu Orders Gaza Hostage Talks as Israel Pushes Gaza City Capture and Hamas Defeat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered immediate hostage negotiations while approving plans for a large-scale military assault on Gaza City to defeat Hamas. The move comes amid international condemnation, a worsening humanitarian crisis, and fears for the safety of remaining hostages.
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Trump Administration is Scrutinizing 55 million US Visa Holders for Deportation Violations
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of more than 55 million US visa holders, citing overstays, criminal activity, and terrorism risks. The State Department says all visa holders are now under "continuous vetting," sparking concerns over fairness, mass deportations, and impacts on students, workers, and families.
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Drake Passage Earthquake: 7.5-Magnitude Quake Rattles Antarctic Waters, No Tsunami Threat
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica, shaking the region late Thursday. While the quake initially sparked tsunami fears, the US National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there was no threat to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or nearby coasts. Chile briefly issued a precautionary alert for its Antarctic territory, but authorities later said there was no risk to the Magallanes region.
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US Halts Worker Visas for Truck Drivers After Florida Crash Involving Indian
The Trump administration has suspended worker visas for commercial truck drivers after a fatal Florida crash involving an Indian national. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited safety concerns and the protection of American truckers’ livelihoods. The move impacts thousands of foreign-born drivers, especially from India, amid ongoing labor shortages in the US trucking industry.
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US Expanded Sanctions on ICC Judges Over Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant
The US has imposed new sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and prosecutors over arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. The move sparked global backlash from France, the UN, and the ICC itself, raising concerns about international justice and the rule of law.
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Trump Weighs Sanctions or Inaction on Ukraine War, Says Putin–Zelensky Talks Are Like “Oil and Vinegar”