Month: May 2025
Pope Leo XIV meets the world press
The new pope talked about the importance of freedom of speech and renewed calls for peace during a meeting with…
Trump administration to accept luxury jet from Qatar
The administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar, which…
U.S. and China agree on 90-day pause to cut reciprocal tariffs
The United States and China issued a joint statement on Monday announcing an agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90…
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander set to be freed by Hamas
Alexander, who has been held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, is set to be…
Pope Leo jokes about reporters’ applause at start of first audience #news #popeleoxiv
Pope Leo XIV joked with members of the media from around the world on Monday morning after they gave him…
Markets Soar on US-China Tariff Pause; Trump Vows Pharma Price Cuts | Bloomberg Brief 05/12/2025
US equity futures surge, Treasuries fall and the dollar strengthens against most currencies after talks between the US and China…
China, US Step Back from Decoupling Brink, Slash Tariffs | Bloomberg The Pulse 05/12
US and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products in a dramatic ratcheting down of trade tensions that…
Greek Finance Minister on Trade, Loans, US-China Deal
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis discusses the nation’s plans to repay loans from its first bailout program ahead of schedule, saying…
Secretary Bessent Says US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs
[English captions for Mandarin available by clicking the CC button] The US and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each…
Trump Tariffs: China, US Agree to Cut Tariffs for 90 Days | The Opening Trade 05/12
The US and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products, in a move to cool trade tensions and…