Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil, Effective April 2025 Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs Targeting Venezuela Oil Trade March 24, 2024 WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday a 25% tariff on nations purchasing Venezuelan oil, set to take effect April 2, 2025. The policy, framed as a response to Venezuela’s … Read more
Pope Francis Discharged from Rome Hospital: Health Recovery and Two-Month Rest Revealed Vatican Leader Returns Home After Overcoming Critical Health Episode ROME – Pope Francis, 88, has been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following a five-week battle with severe respiratory complications, including life-threatening bilateral pneumonia. The pontiff, who waved to supporters from his hospital window … Read more
Israel-Gaza Conflict Intensifies: Over 400 Killed as Ceasefire Crumbles In a dramatic escalation of violence, Israel launched its largest military operation in Gaza since a January 2024 ceasefire, killing over 400 Palestinians and targeting senior Hamas officials. The strikes mark a collapse of fragile peace talks and reignite fears of prolonged warfare. Here’s a breakdown … Read more
Canada Imposes $20 Billion Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods as Trade Tensions Intensify Introduction In a swift response to the U.S. reinstating steep tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canada announced retaliatory measures totaling CAD 29.8billion(USD29.8billion(USD20.7 billion) on American imports, escalating a cross-border trade war. The move underscores deepening friction between the two nations as global markets … Read more
Balochistan Train Hijack: BLA Militants Seize 400 Hostages, Security Launches Rescue Operation Balochistan Train Attack Sparks Hostage Crisis In a brazen assault, militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan region, taking an undisclosed number of passengers hostage. The incident unfolded on Tuesday as the train, carrying … Read more
Zelenskyy Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah Ahead of Crucial US-Ukraine Talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for a high-stakes meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The discussions come ahead of critical US-Ukraine talks, as Kyiv seeks to mend strained relations with Washington and explore solutions to the ongoing … Read more
“Aging Out at 21: The H-4 Visa Crisis Leaving Indian Families in Legal Limbo” Introduction: A Ticking Clock for Indian Youth in America Thousands of Indian families in the U.S. are grappling with an immigration dilemma as children on H-4 dependent visas approach their 21st birthdays. Under current laws, these young adults “age out” of … Read more
China Prioritizes AI Innovation and Tech Expansion in 2025 Economic Revamp to Boost Spending As China navigates economic headwinds from its real estate sector and U.S. trade tensions, Beijing is doubling down on strategic tech investments to reinvigorate consumer spending and stabilize growth. New policies unveiled this week highlight a sharp focus on artificial intelligence … Read more
Trump’s 2024 Congress Speech: Partisan Clashes, Tariff Debates, and Biden Criticism Take Center Stage President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress since reclaiming the White House blended swagger over his administration’s early wins with a defense of his polarizing policies. Clocking in at a record-breaking 1 hour and 40 minutes, the speech doubled down … Read more
Trump’s Oval Office Clash with Zelenskyy Sparks Global Diplomatic Crisis Washington, D.C. – A mere 90 seconds was all it took for weeks of intricate diplomacy to unravel as former President Donald Trump clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a heated Oval Office exchange. The confrontation underscored the limits of Western allies’ influence over … Read more