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CNN — Donald Trump spent his first 100 days back in the Oval Office driving an economy that the world envied to the brink of crisis, risking America’s reputation as a financial safe haven and fostering fear among voters who’ve lost confidence in his leadership. Americans were desperate for relief from high grocery prices and bought into the Trump’s promise to make America affordable again in November 2024, partly out of nostalgia for the pre-pandemic economy of his first term. But the president deliberately and singlehandedly adopted policies that are almost certain to spike prices even more; that could lead…
New automotive tariffs are beginning to take effect in April and May. While some anxious buyers are rushing to dealerships to make a purchase, buying today may not necessarily ensure a good deal, several experts said.Prices for new and used cars have been surging since 2019. U.S. tariffs on auto imports have added a new source of pressure on an already difficult market. Some experts argue that prices will inevitably rise, while others suggest a more cautious approach.One auto market observer told The Epoch Times that buyers fearful of price hikes shouldn’t make a purchase based on emotions.Karl Brauer, an…
Investment banks are warning of a potential structural decline in the U.S. dollar , citing risks ranging from dramatic shifts in U.S. trade policy to the potential unwinding of massive foreign investments in American assets. The dominant view among major institutions leans toward sustained dollar weakness. Deutsche Bank last week forecast a “structural dollar downtrend,” while Barclays noted the dollar index ‘s decline over the year to date — it’s currently down 8.3% — and suggested the weakness is “likely to remain.” .DXY 1Y line While the depreciation of the dollar has been largely attributed to President Donald Trump’s trade…
Donald Trump has said he is “very disappointed” with Russia as he continues to push for a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.On Saturday, the US president met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican for their first face-to-face meeting since their explosive White House summit. The Ukrainian president said the meeting ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral could end up being “historic.” Hours later, Mr Trump questioned Vladimir Putin’s appetite for peace in a Truth Social post. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:49 From Saturday: Trump meets Zelenskyy at funeral Speaking before boarding Air…
The scheme was allegedly linked to the Chinese regime, which targeted the Los Angeles resident known for being critical of CCP leader Xi Jinping.Two foreign nationals were arrested on April 24 in Serbia at the request of the U.S. government for allegedly hiring people to harass, intimidate, and threaten a Los Angeles resident who had publicly criticized Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping.Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, were arrested by Serbian law enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced in a statement.According to a criminal complaint, Cui…
CNN — One victim had recently returned home after decades working abroad to enjoy a retirement filled with travel and family time; another hoped the trip into the beauty of Indian-administered Kashmir would cheer the spirits of his semi-paralyzed wife. Both men were among 26 tourists shot dead by militants this week in a massacre that has ripped open old wounds between India and its neighbor Pakistan, tipping them a step closer to military escalation. Both countries claim Kashmir in its entirety, but each control only part. They have fought three wars over the territory – which is famous for…
SEOUL – North Korea on April 28 confirmed for the first time that it has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine under the order of leader Kim Jong Un.It added that they made an important contribution to the liberation of Russian territory occupied by Ukraine. The victorious end of the battle to liberate Russia’s Kursk region showed the “highest strategic level of the firm militant friendship” between North Korea and Russia, the Korean Central News Agency cited the North’s ruling party as saying.Russia said last week that Ukrainian forces had been expelled from the last…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 22, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago |Getty ImagesThe S&P 500 was little changed Monday ahead of a packed week for earnings and economic data. Wall Street is also awaiting any progress on trade deal negotiations.The broad market index, along with the Nasdaq Composite, hovered around the flatline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 161 points, or 0.4%.On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered little clarity on the direction of reaching a possible trade agreement with China, but said that the onus…
DA NANG, Vietnam (AP) — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. But millions of people still face daily battles with its chemical legacy.Nguyen Thanh Hai, 34, is one of millions with disabilities linked to Agent Orange. Born with severe developmental challenges, it’s a struggle for him to complete tasks others take for granted: buttoning the blue shirt he wears to a special school in Da Nang, practicing the alphabet, drawing shapes or forming simple sentences. Nguyen Thanh Hai, 34, reacts after getting compliments on his work during…
‘We are in a foreign policy situation, which means we have to move closer together,’ Greenland’s new prime minister said on April 27.Greenland and Denmark said on April 27 that they will move to solidify their alliance as President Donald Trump continues to express interest in buying the Arctic island.The display of unity followed discussions in Copenhagen between Greenland’s new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Nielsen arrived in the Danish capital on April 26 for what is slated to be a three-day visit.“We are in a foreign policy situation, which means we have to move…