US Ends Tariff Exemption on Small Packages Under $800: What It Means for Shoppers, Small Businesses, and E-Commerce
The United States has ended its long-standing tariff exemption on imported packages worth $800 or less, a move aimed at curbing tariff evasion and drug smuggling. While the Trump administration calls it a step toward fair trade and higher customs revenues, small businesses, e-commerce firms, and consumers brace for higher costs, shipping delays, and global supply chain disruptions.
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Turkey Cuts All Trade Ties with Israel, Closes Airspace and Ports Over Gaza War
Turkey has completely severed trade and economic ties with Israel, shut its airspace to Israeli aircraft, and barred maritime access for Israeli ships. The move marks a historic escalation in diplomatic tensions amid the Gaza war. Here’s the full report.
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China Hosts SCO Summit 2025 and Military Parade as Xi Jinping Welcomes World Leaders Amid Global Tensions
China is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, followed by a grand military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end. With leaders like Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, and Kim Jong Un in attendance, the events highlight Beijing’s expanding influence, shifting alliances, and the growing rivalry with the United States.
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What’s Next for Donald Trump After Court Rules His Global Tariffs Illegal? Supreme Court Battle Looms
A US appeals court has ruled Donald Trump’s global tariffs illegal, striking at the core of his economic agenda. With tariffs delayed until October 14, Trump is vowing to fight back in the Supreme Court. Here’s what the ruling means for trade, global markets, diplomacy, and the 2025 election.
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Trump Clarifies 600,000 Chinese Students Remark After MAGA Backlash: What It Means for US-China Relations
Donald Trump’s recent remark about allowing 600,000 Chinese students into the US sparked outrage among MAGA supporters, prompting the White House to clarify the figure. It reflects existing visa totals over two years, not a new expansion. The debate highlights the clash between economic needs, national security fears, and higher education’s dependence on foreign students.
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PM Modi, Xi Jinping, Putin Will Join 20 World Leaders at China’s SCO 2025 Summit in Tianjin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China for the SCO 2025 summit in Tianjin, marking his first trip to the country in over seven years. He will join Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, and more than 20 world leaders at the key security forum, against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s tariffs and shifting global power dynamics.
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JD Vance Says Trump in “Good Shape” But He’s Ready to Step In as US President If Tragedy Strikes
Amid concerns about Donald Trump’s health, US Vice President JD Vance reassured that the President is in “good shape” but said he is prepared to step in as Commander-in-Chief in case of a “terrible tragedy.” The 41-year-old called his 200 days in office the best “on-the-job training” possible.
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Minneapolis School Shooting at Annunciation Church: Inside Robin Westman’s Letter, Motives, and Community Grief
A tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 injured. Shooter Robin Westman, 23, left behind a chilling letter and disturbing journals that reveal obsessions, missed warning signs, and deep struggles. Families, investigators, and the community now grapple with grief, unanswered questions, and renewed calls for gun reform.
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How US Shoppers Will Be Hit as De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends in 2025
For decades, US consumers enjoyed duty-free imports under the de minimis tariff exemption. That rule is gone, and from August 2025, all foreign packages face tariffs of 10%–50%. Here’s how it will reshape e-commerce, raise prices, delay deliveries, and hit small businesses worldwide.
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Trump ‘Not Happy but Not Surprised’ by Russian Strikes in Ukraine as EU and UK Condemn Deadly Onslaught
President Donald Trump said he was "not happy but not surprised" by Russia’s latest deadly strikes in Ukraine that killed at least 23, including children, and damaged the EU delegation office in Kyiv. European leaders condemned the attacks as a brazen escalation undermining peace talks.
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