03 April 2025

US markets plunge following Trump's reciprocal tariffs plan

Wall Street has faced a COVID-like shock following Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs, which has caused markets to plummet and triggered new recession warnings for the world’s largest economy.
Irish Government seeks negotiated settlement on US tariffs

Senior officials in Ireland’s government have expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to reduce the impact of US tariffs, as the Irish premier cautioned about the potential for global "recessionary trends."
Haiti announces new measures to combat gangs after protests demand security

The leader of Haiti’s transitional presidential council announced Thursday that it was taking measures to crack down on a surge in gang violence, acknowledging that the country has “become hell for everyone.”
Turkish FM meets US counterpart in Brussels

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Thursday with his US counterpart, Marco Rubio, in the Belgian capital of Brussels, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Canada stands firm amid US trade war

Canada responded with defiance on Thursday to US tariffs, imposing a matching 25% tariff on US-built vehicles entering Canada.
Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but braces for impact

Europe's leaders had been bracing for "Trump's trade war," but the reality of a 20% blanket US tariff still came as a shock.
Ninth anniversary of historic April battles commemorated
UN aid chief set to arrive in Myanmar on Friday

United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher is set to arrive in earthquake-devastated Myanmar on Friday, according to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who also called for increased international funding and swift, unhindered aid access in the country.
Spain ends golden visa program for foreign real estate investors

On Thursday, Spain officially ended its golden visa program, marking the conclusion of 12 years during which residency was offered to real estate investors.
Mexico's president welcomes exemption from Trump's new tariffs list

On Thursday, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, the United States' top trading partner, welcomed her country's exclusion from the list of nations targeted in Donald Trump's latest round of import tariffs.