A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Trump Abruptly Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs for 90 Days—Except on China

The about-face appeared to surprise senior White House advisors but rallied global stock markets.

A man walks past a screen showing Chinese stock market movements in Beijing.
A man walks past a screen showing Chinese stock market movements in Beijing.

China Remains Defiant in Face of New Trump Tariffs

Dozens of countries are taking diplomatic steps to address the White House’s trade war. China is not one of them.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ Roil Global Markets

The White House appears optimistic about negotiations, but fear of a global recession looms.

People in Seoul celebrate South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruling to remove impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol from office.
People in Seoul celebrate South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruling to remove impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol from office.

South Korea’s Top Court Removes Yoon Suk-yeol From Power

The ruling ends a monthslong constitutional crisis and clears the way for a presidential election.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference in Uzbekistan.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference in Uzbekistan.

Sweeping U.S. Tariffs Trigger Global Outrage

While some countries hope to negotiate their way out of a trade war, others have pledged harsh retaliation.

U.S. President Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington.

U.S. Partners Retaliate Against Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs

The White House hopes to boost domestic manufacturing, but global markets fear rising prices and high inflation.

A portrait of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hangs on the sidewalk during an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv.
A portrait of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hangs on the sidewalk during an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu Withdraws Nominee for Shin Bet Chief

The about-face on the domestic intelligence role shows how the Israeli prime minister faces pressure to appease his right-wing allies.

French far-right figure Marine Le Pen leaves National Rally party headquarters in Paris.
French far-right figure Marine Le Pen leaves National Rally party headquarters in Paris.

Marine Le Pen Found Guilty of Embezzlement

The ruling effectively stops the far-right front-runner from competing in the 2027 presidential election.

A man and woman ride on a motorbike past a low-rise multistory building that has collapsed on its side, spilling pink wall plaster, orange shingles, and other materials into the road. A smaller house beside it tilts in the direction of the collapsed building. The woman on the bike has her head turned to survey the damage.
A man and woman ride on a motorbike past a low-rise multistory building that has collapsed on its side, spilling pink wall plaster, orange shingles, and other materials into the road. A smaller house beside it tilts in the direction of the collapsed building. The woman on the bike has her head turned to survey the damage.

Deadly 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Myanmar

The natural disaster has struck the country at a time when it is already reeling from a humanitarian crisis.

A driver changes lanes during the Los Angeles evening rush hour commute.
A driver changes lanes during the Los Angeles evening rush hour commute.

Trump’s Proposed Auto Tariffs Plunge Wall Street, Foreign Markets Into Turmoil

The 25 percent levy is expected to come one day after sweeping “reciprocal” duties go into effect.

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow speaks before a House Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington.
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow speaks before a House Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington.

Signalgate Triggers Calls for Trump Cabinet Resignations

The White House continues to downplay the incident even after the Atlantic publishes the full text conversation.

Apartment buildings and houses are pictured in Nuuk, Greenland.
Apartment buildings and houses are pictured in Nuuk, Greenland.

Denmark Blasts Upcoming U.S. Visit to Greenland as ‘Unacceptable’

The White House wants to acquire the mineral-rich island, but European authorities are refusing to back down.

Artwork depicting Russian warships sunk in the Black Sea is seen in Kyiv.
Artwork depicting Russian warships sunk in the Black Sea is seen in Kyiv.

U.S. Tries to Negotiate Black Sea Cease-Fire With Russia, Ukraine

But continued strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure are impeding talks.

Palestinians flee with their belongings in northern Gaza.
Palestinians flee with their belongings in northern Gaza.

Israel Threatens to Annex Parts of Gaza if Hamas Doesn’t Release Hostages

But growing public dissent could hinder Israel’s wartime and political efforts.

European leaders chat before an European Union summit in Brussels.
European leaders chat before an European Union summit in Brussels.

Europe Commits to Greater Defense Support for Ukraine

Such promises reject Moscow’s demand that foreign powers cease all military aid to Kyiv.

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