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China Condemns US ‘Double Standards’ Over New Tariff Threat

China has accused the United States of applying “double standards” after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose an additional 100 percent tariff on all Chinese imports starting November 1. In a statement released on Sunday, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce described Trump’s remarks as “a typical example of double standards,” criticizing Washington’s approach to trade relations. Trump had announced on Friday that the new tariffs would be imposed in response to what he called China’s “extraordinarily aggressive” export restrictions on rare-earth minerals — materials crucial for global technology and manufacturing industries. He also hinted that his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month might be canceled. Beijing said the United States has intensified economic pressure on China since September, warning that such actions have damaged mutual trust and disrupted trade negotiations between both nations. […]

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Beijing Residents Dismiss Trump’s Tariff Threats

People in Beijing have reacted with calm and defiance to US President Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose steep new tariffs on Chinese imports. Speaking to AFP on Saturday, residents said they were not worried about the move and viewed it as another unpredictable gesture from the former US leader. Trump announced on Friday that the United States would impose an additional 100 percent tariff on all Chinese imports starting November 1, or earlier. He also cast doubt on a possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The new tariffs, he said, were a response to Beijing’s export restrictions on rare-earth materials, which are crucial for high-tech industries. Chinese authorities have not yet issued an official response. The ministries of foreign affairs and commerce declined to comment when approached by AFP. “I felt nothing when I saw the news,” said […]

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Burkina Faso Refuses to Accept US Deportees

Burkina Faso has publicly refused a US request to accept individuals being deported from the United States, directly challenging a key part of President Donald Trump's immigration policy. The West African nation's foreign minister, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore, called the proposal "indecent" and stated it was "completely contrary to the principle of dignity." The refusal comes as the US has been seeking third countries, including some in Africa, to receive deportees. The announcement followed a move by the US embassy in Burkina Faso to suspend most regular visa services, requiring citizens to apply from neighboring Togo instead. The minister questioned if this was "blackmail," reaffirming that Burkina is "a destination, not a place of expulsion." Under its current junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, Burkina Faso has distanced itself from Western powers like France and strengthened its ties with Russia.

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Israel’s President Says Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize

Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, has stated that US President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. In a social media post, Herzog praised the agreement, calling it a "new horizon of hope for our region" and declared, "There is no doubt that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for this." The deal, resulting from indirect talks in Egypt, involves the release of all hostages held in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli forces. Hamas has confirmed its participation in the US-backed agreement. President Trump has previously claimed he should be recognized with the prize, stating at the UN that he has ended several wars since taking office. The Nobel Committee will announce this year's laureate on Friday.

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What Is the Insurrection Act Trump Threatens to Use?

The Insurrection Act is a powerful US law that allows a president to deploy the military or federalize the National Guard within the United States to handle domestic unrest. What does it do?The act gives the president the authority to use armed forces to enforce US laws or suppress rebellions, insurrections, or domestic violence. It was signed into law in 1807 and has been used dozens of times in American history. Why is it controversial?There is a long-standing tradition of keeping the military out of domestic affairs. Using the act bypasses the normal authority of state governors, raising concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the use of the military as a domestic police force. What has Trump said?President Donald Trump has stated he would consider invoking the act if he believes governors or mayors are obstructing law enforcement […]

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Israel, Hamas Begin Indirect Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Egypt

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas have begun in Egypt, with mediators shuttling between the two delegations in an effort to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. The negotiations come as US President Donald Trump urges all parties to "move fast." The Hamas delegation is led by Khalil al-Hayya, who survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar last month. A Palestinian source close to the talks warned that the negotiations are expected to be "difficult and complex." The talks commenced on the eve of the second anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack that sparked the conflict. While diplomacy continues, Israeli attacks on Gaza have persisted, with at least 10 Palestinians reported killed since dawn. The overall death toll in Gaza since October 2023 has reached at least 67,160, according to local health authorities.

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Qatar Says Israel Should Have Already Ceased Fire

Qatar has stated that Israel should have already implemented a ceasefire in Gaza, in line with the US-backed peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. A spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry, Majed al-Ansari, said on Tuesday that the question of a ceasefire should be directed at Israel. He suggested that if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment to the Trump plan was genuine, a cessation of hostilities should have already happened. The comments come as Hamas and Israel engage in indirect talks in Egypt this week regarding the 20-point proposal. Last Friday, President Trump himself called for Israel to "immediately stop the bombing" to facilitate a safe hostage release. While cautious about the ongoing negotiations, the Qatari official confirmed that his country would continue to host Hamas's political bureau as long as it remains a necessary channel for communication and […]

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Hamas Calls for Swift Prisoner Swap as Gaza Truce Talks Begin

As crucial ceasefire talks begin in Egypt, Hamas has called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel. The push follows the group's positive response to a US-backed peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. A senior Hamas official stated the group is "very keen to reach an agreement to end the war and immediately begin the prisoner exchange process." The proposed deal would see 47 hostages held in Gaza released in return for 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and over 1,700 detainees arrested during the war. Ahead of the talks in Sharm El-Sheikh, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to stop its bombing campaign, noting that "you can’t release hostages in the middle of strikes." The White House has sent envoys to Egypt to support the negotiations, which all parties hope can end the […]

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 Israel, Hamas Set for Ceasefire Talks in Egypt Amid US Push

Delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the United States are set to begin ceasefire talks in Egypt on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging all sides to "move fast." The negotiations will focus on a temporary truce and the first phase of a US-backed peace plan. This initial stage involves the release of 47 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. Ahead of the talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel would have to stop its bombing campaign for a hostage release to be possible. President Trump expressed optimism, praising "positive discussions" and indicating the first phase could be completed within the week. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes for a quick resolution, his military chief warned that if talks fail, the military will "return to fighting." The conflict, now […]

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Trump Brands US Cities ‘War Zones,’ Deploys Troops

The Trump administration has described major US cities as "war zones" to justify deploying National Guard troops against the will of local Democratic leaders. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called Chicago a "war zone" on Sunday, defending President Trump's decision to send 300 soldiers there. This move was opposed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who accused the administration of wanting to "create the war zone" to justify more military presence. The strategy faced a legal setback when a federal judge blocked a similar deployment to Portland, Oregon. The judge stated the president's determination was "untethered to the facts" and emphasized that the US is "a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law." The deployments are part of a broader anti-crime and immigration crackdown focused on Democrat-run cities, which has sparked protests and legal challenges. A recent poll found that 58% […]

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