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President Ramaphosa Meets Trump at White House Amid Tensions Over Refugee Policy and Trade

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House today, aiming to mend strained relations between the two nations. The meeting comes amid escalating tensions over U.S. refugee policies favoring white South Africans and trade disputes affecting bilateral economic ties. Diplomatic Strains and Refugee Controversy The relationship between South Africa and the United States has been under pressure since the Trump administration's decision to grant refugee status to a group of white South African farmers, citing alleged persecution. President Trump has claimed that white Afrikaner farmers are victims of "genocide," a characterization strongly disputed by the South African government, which attributes farm attacks to broader crime issues rather than racially motivated violence. In response to these developments, South Africa's ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled earlier this year after criticizing the Trump […]

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US Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump’s Order to End Birthright Citizenship

The US Supreme Court is currently deliberating on President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. The central issue before the Court is whether lower federal courts have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions that block such executive actions across the entire country. Background of the Executive Order On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order declaring that children born on US soil to parents who are neither citizens nor lawful permanent residents would no longer be granted automatic citizenship. This move challenges the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States."Legal experts widely regard this executive order as conflicting […]

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Five takeaways from Biden’s BBC interview

In a revealing BBC interview, former U.S. President Joe Biden delivered a pointed critique of President Donald Trump's foreign policy, especially concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Biden labeled Trump's approach as "modern-day appeasement," drawing parallels to historical attempts to placate aggressors, and expressed deep concerns about the implications for U.S. global leadership and democratic values. 1. Accusation of 'Modern-Day Appeasement':Biden condemned Trump's suggestion that Ukraine should cede territory to Russia to achieve peace, likening it to appeasement strategies that failed in the past. He warned that such concessions would only embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin, who views Ukraine as part of Russia's historical domain. 2. Concerns Over U.S. Global Leadership:Expressing alarm, Biden noted that Trump's foreign policy could erode trust among European allies, potentially leading to a diminished NATO and a retreat of the U.S. from its leadership role on the […]

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets President Trump Amid Heightened Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived at the White House today for a pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. This high-stakes encounter marks Carney's first official visit to Washington since his election victory in March, where he campaigned on a platform of standing firm against President Trump's aggressive trade policies and sovereignty threats. A Meeting Under Strained Circumstances The bilateral relationship has been under significant strain due to President Trump's imposition of substantial tariffs on Canadian goods and his controversial remarks suggesting Canada could become the "51st state" of the U.S. In response, Carney has vowed to defend Canada's sovereignty and economic interests. During their meeting, Carney emphasized that "some places are never for sale," directly addressing Trump's suggestion of annexation. He reiterated Canada's commitment to a strong, independent partnership with the United States, focusing on mutual respect and […]

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Apple Prévient : La Production des iPhones US Déménage de Chine vers l’Inde

Apple Accélère la Relocalisation de sa Production vers l’Inde Face à l’intensification de la guerre commerciale entre les États-Unis et la Chine, Apple envisage de transférer la production des iPhones destinés au marché américain de la Chine vers l’Inde, selon le Financial Times. Ce déplacement stratégique intervient en réponse directe aux nouveaux tarifs douaniers imposés par le président Donald Trump, qui visent particulièrement les produits manufacturés chinois. Un Pari sur l’Inde pour 60 Millions d’iPhones par An Apple prévoit d’ici fin 2026 : De produire en Inde plus de 60 millions d'iPhones par an destinés au marché américain D'accroître significativement ses capacités de production dans le pays pour répondre à la demande De réduire sa dépendance à la Chine, où la majorité des iPhones sont encore assemblés aujourd'hui L’entreprise avait déjà anticipé les hausses tarifaires en accélérant les exportations d’iPhones […]

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Trump’s 100-Day Approval Rating Hits Historic Low, Below 40%

Donald Trump won back the Oval Office and took charge of the government amid the strongest poll numbers of his political career, but as the 100-day mark of his presidency approaches, Americans’ views of what he’s done so far have turned deeply negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. Trump’s 41% approval rating is the lowest for any newly elected president at 100 days dating back at least to Dwight Eisenhower – including Trump’s own first term. Approval of Trump’s handling of the presidency is down 4 points since March, and 7 points lower than it was in late February. Just 22% say they strongly approve of Trump’s handling of the job, a new low, and about twice as many say they strongly disapprove (45%). Since March, Trump has seen notable drops in approval from women and Hispanic Americans (down 7 […]

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Pope Francis laid to rest after 250,000 attend funeral service

 Pope Francis’ funeral: More than 250,000 mourners attended a “simplified” service for Pope Francis at the Vatican today, remembering the “people’s pope” for his humanity and humility. Francis has now been entombed at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re honored the pope’s ability to lead with “an open heart toward everyone” as he conducted today’s service. • World leaders pay respects: The roughly two-hour funeral in St. Peter’s Square featured an elaborate set of rituals and was attended by more than 100 delegations, including world leaders and reigning monarchs. It came six days after the first Latin American pontiff made his final public appearance for Easter. • High-stakes meeting: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met in St. Peter’s Basilica before the funeral as the White House mounts an increasingly urgent push to strike a deal ending Russia’s war.

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Jamie Dimon critique la stratégie commerciale de Donald Trump

Les critiques contre la politique tarifaire américaine se multiplient, notamment de la part de figures influentes du monde des affaires. Le PDG de JP Morgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, a récemment exprimé son opposition à la ligne dure adoptée par Donald Trump en matière de droits de douane, comme le rapporte L’Economiste ce mardi. Dans une prise de position rare mais remarquée, Dimon invite l’ancien président américain, candidat à la présidentielle de 2024, à privilégier le dialogue et la négociation, notamment avec la Chine et les alliés européens, plutôt que de miser sur des barrières tarifaires qui pourraient nuire à l’économie mondiale. Ces propos surviennent alors que le débat sur la relance du protectionnisme commercial refait surface aux États-Unis, alimenté par des préoccupations sur la désindustrialisation, la souveraineté économique et la rivalité sino-américaine. Pour Dimon, l’économie américaine ne peut prospérer durablement […]

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Trump Says Fed Chair’s ‘Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough’

President Trump lashed out at Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, on Thursday, saying “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” Mr. Trump’s ire followed remarks by Mr. Powell on Wednesday, in which he warned in a speech that tariffs could create a “challenging scenario” for the central bank by putting its two main goals — stable inflation and a healthy labor market — in tension. Mr. Powell reiterated that the Fed could afford to be patient with its interest rate decisions until it had more clarity about Mr. Trump’s policies. The Fed chair’s emphasis on the need to ensure that a temporary rise in inflation from tariffs did not become a more persistent problem suggested that the bar for further rate cuts was high. The president has been pushing for Mr. Powell to cut rates. On Thursday, […]

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JD Vance Sees ‘Good Chance’ of Trade Deal With Britain

Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about a future U.S.-U.K. trade deal under a potential Trump administration, citing President Trump’s affinity for Britain as a reassuring signal for a nation recently subjected to his 10% tariff policy. In an interview published Tuesday by the British outlet UnHerd, Vance emphasized Trump’s admiration for King Charles III, calling the U.S.-U.K. bond “a very important relationship.” He also noted ongoing collaboration with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, stating, “There’s a good chance we’ll come to a great agreement that’s in the best interest of both countries.” While details of a potential deal remain vague, negotiations are expected to face hurdles. Past U.S.-U.K. trade talks have stalled over contentious issues like American agricultural imports, including chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef—products long opposed by British critics. The U.S. has prioritized trade discussions with Japan and other […]

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