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U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer discusses China’s rare earth export controls, Trump’s 100% tariffs starting November 1, and the global impact on tech and agriculture, as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing. Here’s What U.S. Trade Representative Says on Trump’s 100% Tariff and China’s Rare Earth Controls In a major escalation of the ongoing trade …
China Strongly Rejecets U.S. Demands to Halt Russian Oil Purchases:China has firmly rejected U.S. demands to halt oil imports from Russia and Iran, despite threats of a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. As trade talks continue, Beijing emphasized energy security and sovereignty, signaling it won’t compromise under U.S. pressure. With discounted oil crucial to its …
The United States has launched a major crackdown on North Korea’s global criminal networks, offering up to $15 million in rewards for information leading to the arrest of key individuals involved in illicit revenue schemes. These include cybercrime, IT worker fraud, tobacco smuggling, and counterfeiting—activities that fund North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction and missile …
In a major boost to global counterterrorism efforts, India has strongly welcomed the United States’ decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) — a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba — as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs hailed the move as a timely and strategic …
EU Imports €95.3 Billion in Energy in Q1 2025:In the first quarter of 2025, the European Union imported €95.3 billion worth of energy products, but total volumes declined by 3.9% to 176.4 million tonnes. A sharp surge in liquefied natural gas imports contrasts with falling petroleum volumes, reflecting shifting energy strategies and supplier dynamics. EU …
Hezbollah Gives Complete Support to Iran:Lebanese group Hezbollah has pledged full support to Iran amid escalating tensions with Israel and the US. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem defended Iran’s nuclear program, criticized US President Trump, and warned of consequences if threats continue. Meanwhile, the US envoy warned Hezbollah against joining the war, raising fears of …
Russian President Putin Warns Israel and the US:Tensions escalate as Russia issues a strong warning to the U.S. and Israel against assassinating Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. President Putin refuses to even discuss such a possibility, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warns of extremely negative consequences. The Kremlin also cautions that any U.S. tactical nuclear …
China Expanding Influence in the Pacific: In recent years, China has been steadily increasing its footprint in the Pacific Islands, a region long considered under the strategic umbrella of traditional powers like the United States and Australia. Since the 2021 riots in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, China has deployed police forces as …