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China posts unexpectedly strong economic growth before tariffs bite
April 16, 2025
China posts unexpectedly strong economic growth before tariffs bite
Hong Kong CNN — China has posted unexpectedly strong economic growth in the first three months of 2025, before the…
Feeling out a bizarre post-presidency, Biden will begin reemerging on Tuesday
April 15, 2025
Feeling out a bizarre post-presidency, Biden will begin reemerging on Tuesday
CNN — Joe Biden has been hankering to do more. Many leading Democrats across the country — including some former…
As he lionizes a strongman, Trump flexes power over the law, top colleges and the media
April 15, 2025
As he lionizes a strongman, Trump flexes power over the law, top colleges and the media
CNN — Only three months into his new term, President Donald Trump is escalating a battle against institutions that challenge…
Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan
April 15, 2025
Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan
CNN — “I was told they made a mistake.” This is the way US President Donald Trump characterized Russia’s “horrific”…
Extended heatwave in India, Pakistan to test survivability limits, with temperatures reaching Death Valley levels
April 15, 2025
Extended heatwave in India, Pakistan to test survivability limits, with temperatures reaching Death Valley levels
Islamabad and New Delhi CNN — For hundreds of millions of people living in India and Pakistan the early arrival…
Trump’s doctor says president in ‘excellent health,’ citing results of physical and ‘frequent victories’ at golf
April 14, 2025
Trump’s doctor says president in ‘excellent health,’ citing results of physical and ‘frequent victories’ at golf
West Palm Beach, Florida CNN — President Donald Trump is “fully fit” to perform the duties of the presidency, the…
China’s Xi heads to Southeast Asia to strengthen ties as Trump focuses his trade war on Beijing
April 14, 2025
China’s Xi heads to Southeast Asia to strengthen ties as Trump focuses his trade war on Beijing
Hong Kong CNN — Xi Jinping has appealed to Vietnam to join China in upholding multilateral trade, as he begins…
Pressures from Kyiv and Washington led to US ambassador’s resignation, sources say
April 14, 2025
Pressures from Kyiv and Washington led to US ambassador’s resignation, sources say
CNN — When US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink resigned her post two days ago, she was both under pressure…
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount
April 14, 2025
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount
CNN — Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa won the country’s presidential election on Sunday based on preliminary results, an electoral official…
North Korea is making what could be its largest, most advanced warship ever, new satellite photos show
April 14, 2025
North Korea is making what could be its largest, most advanced warship ever, new satellite photos show
Seoul, South Korea CNN — New satellite images show what could be North Korea’s biggest warship ever – possibly more…