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Trump warns Britain on China business ventures, as Starmer calls for closer relationship

In three-hour talks with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the British leader called for a "more sophisticated relationship" with improved market access, lower tariffs and investment deals.

BRITAIN'S PRIME Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, ahead of a bilateral meeting in Beijing, China, January 29, 2026.
An illustration of the flags of Cuba and the US, with a rift in between.

Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026

'Almost nothing normal in US': Carney denies retracting Davos comments as US-Canada tensions rise

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference on October 31, 2025.

'F*** you, Ted': Senator Cruz, Trump clash over midterm fears, impeachment threats


Trump's tariffs might up pressure on Iraq to release Elizabeth Tsurkov - analysis

Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held in Iraq for over 860 days after being kidnapped by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia. US tariffs aim to secure her freedom.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.

Trump fires Statistics Commissioner amid 'fake jobs numbers' accusation

US President Donald Trump fired the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday, after accusing her of faking the jobs numbers.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump at the White House this week: On Sunday, he declared that his first six months back in office have been ‘the most successful’ such period for any president in history, the writer notes.

Hackers post stills from Evyatar David hostage video, Hamas delegation visits Turkey

Hamas delegation visits Turkey • Syria forms committee to investigate clashes in Sweida • Anti-Zionist Israeli-American Jew onboard the Handala interviewed

 Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

Finance Ministry downplays US 15% tariff on Israeli goods, say there is ongoing dialogue for deal

The rate set for Israel is down from the initial 17% rate issued by the US president in the executive order signed in April, which imposed tariffs on a host of nations.

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he delivers remarks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 31, 2025

Trump clinches 15% tariff deal with EU's Ursula von de Leyen

US President Donald Trump announced that the European Union had reached a trade agreement, which includes a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the US.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025

US will send 'top-of-the-line weapons' to Ukraine, threatens Russia with tariffs

Sitting side-by-side with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters that he is disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin.

 US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019.

EU states call Trump's 30% tariff threat 'absolutely unacceptable', says Danish foreign minister

An Indian trade delegation has also reached Washington for fresh talks on a trade deal with the United States.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.

Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico

Earlier this week, Trump issued new tariff announcements for a number of countries, including Japan, South Korea, Canada and Brazil, as well as a 50% tariff on copper.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs at the White House last week. Because Trump is so hard to characterize neatly, we should think twice before jumping to conclusions as to where his tariff policies are headed, says the writer.

Trump warns pharmaceutical tariffs could reach 200%, gives 'a year to get their act together'

US President Donald Trump plans to implement a 200% tariff rate on pharmaceuticals, while he also announced tariffs on semiconductors and copper.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump in the Oval Office last Friday: Since Trump’s election as president last November for a second term, the US has no longer been committed to the previous world order in which it had played such a major role in creating and running, the writer maintains.

BRICS leaders call attacks on Iran 'violation of international law,' express 'concerns' over Gaza

The group voiced its support for Iran, as well as Ethiopia, to join the World Trade Organization, while calling to urgently restore its ability to resolve trade disputes.

 China's Premier Li Qiang, India's Prime Minister Narendra  Modi and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, attend the BRICS Summit, at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 6, 2025.