In a landmark step to strengthen economic and strategic ties, the United States and Japan signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at “securing and stabilizing” the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as President Donald Trump visited Tokyo during his Asia tour. The deal comes at a pivotal time as China tightens export…
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday said he is prepared to help broker a ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it “an easy one for me to solve.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said his administration has successfully de-escalated multiple global conflicts in recent months, highlighting his mediation efforts in Pakistan-India…
NEW YORK — Global stock markets tumbled on Monday following Beijing’s new trade restrictions targeting U.S. shipping firms, sparking fears of an intensifying economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The selloff came after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a stark warning to Beijing, saying China “will be hurt the most” if it…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump sought to calm fears of a spiraling trade conflict with China on Sunday, just hours after threatening to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports in retaliation for Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The proposed tariffs would mark a massive escalation — nearly doubling the current average…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that he personally spoke with Venezuelan opposition leader and newly named Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, shortly after his administration criticized the Nobel Committee for what it called a politically motivated choice. Machado, a longtime advocate for democracy and human rights in Venezuela, was awarded…
New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani surprised many when he admitted he agrees with tech billionaire Elon Musk on at least one major issue — the need to improve government efficiency and reduce waste. At the Crain’s New York Business Mayoral Forum held on October 8, the Democratic Socialist candidate addressed the city’s business…
Donald Trump and his vice-presidential pick JD Vance have been vocal about their support for American workers. However, an analysis of the labor section of Project 2025 – a comprehensive right-wing blueprint for the next Republican presidency – reveals a stark contrast to their pro-worker claims. Project 2025’s Impact on Workers Project 2025, crafted by…
