01 April 2025

Europe warns of strong retaliation plan ahead of Trump's new tariffs

A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world's largest trade bloc "holds a lot of cards" when it comes to addressing the Trump administration's new tariffs and has a solid plan to retaliate if necessary.
Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland following evacuation of town and spa

A volcano in southwestern Iceland, which has erupted repeatedly for over a year, erupted again on Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke into the air, just hours after authorities evacuated the last remaining residents of a nearby fishing village.
Canada MP drops out of election race over Chinese bounty remarks

Canadian Member of Parliament Paul Chiang has resigned as a Liberal Party candidate following comments he made suggesting that a political rival should be handed over to the Chinese consulate in exchange for a bounty.
Kazakhstan breaks oil production record in March, exceeds OPEC+ limit

Kazakhstan's oil and gas condensate production reached a record high in March, driven by increased output at the Tengiz oilfield and steady exports through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), according to industry sources.
Report: Musk's team to fire all USAID local workers, diplomats

Elon Musk's cost-cutting team is finalizing the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), ordering the layoffs of thousands of local workers, as well as American diplomats and civil servants assigned to the agency overseas, according to two former top USAID officials and a source with knowledge of the situation on Tuesday.
US prosecutors plan to pursue the death penalty for Luigi Mangione

U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting and killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group's insurance division, in New York last year.
Sisi and Trump talk regional mediation efforts in phone call

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed mediation efforts on Tuesday aimed at restoring regional calm, which would positively impact Red Sea navigation and help end economic losses for all parties, according to the Egyptian presidency.
Apple releases iPhone update with new features for most products

Apple has released updates for nearly all of its products, urging users to update their devices.
France and Denmark urge for a more 'independent' Europe

The French president and the king of Denmark called for a more "independent" Europe on Tuesday during a Franco-Danish economic forum.
Texas measles outbreak reaches 422 cases, with 22 new infections in 5 days

The measles outbreak in western Texas continues to spread, with 22 new cases confirmed over the last five days, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 422, according to data released on Tuesday.