Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.
Iran, U.S. nuclear talks to continue next week, Iranian state TV reports
World Iran, U.S. to hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, Iranian state TV reports U.S.-Iran holding talks in Oman Iran and the United States will …
Pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon
Crime U.S. pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon in South Africa: “They knew him by name” Trump cuts financial aid to South Africa Gunmen in South Africa have abducted …
U.S. energy secretary says shale industry will ‘survive and thrive’ despite plunging crude prices
Commodities analysts estimate that U.S. crude needs to stay above $65 per barrel to keep shale producers in business.
Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap
World Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in apparent prisoner swap Russia frees American citizen Russia has released Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian national who was sentenced to 12 …
Inflation rate eases to 2.4% in March, lower than expected; core at 4-year low
The consumer price index fell a seasonally adjusted 0.1% in March, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.4%, down from 2.8% in February.
European Union approves first set of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports
The European Union on Wednesday voted to approve its first set of retaliatory measures to counter tariffs imposed by the U.S. on steel and aluminum.
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also hits back
China said it is raising its tariffs on U.S. products to 84%, up from its previously announced 34%, after President Trump’s import duties on Chinese good went into effect today at …
At least 27 killed by roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
World Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, hit by deadly roof collapse Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — At least 27 people died and more than 100 were being treated …
Treasury Secretary Bessent says China’s escalation was ‘big mistake,’ country playing with ‘losing hand’
Japan has been at the forefront of countries eager to negotiate, and the White House expects a multitude of others.