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Weekly Update by Michael Armstrong – April 10, 2026
Greetings, Michael here. There was no Update last week as festivities were underway for the Unleavened Bread Weekend here in Tyler and as my dad continues to convalesce. He has improved but your prayers on his behalf are still appreciated. Our activities here were well and enthusiastically attended. We enjoyed Bible Study, Horseback Riding, Bowling,…
With eyes on China, US and Japan vow new security collaboration
WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised a “new era” of U.S.-Japan strategic cooperation on Wednesday, laying out a series of projects from co-development of missiles to manned moon landings, while condemning China’s escalatory behavior in the region. In a joint statement from a Washington summit,…
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BRICS laying first tracks for new global payment system
A BRICS currency to facilitate de-dollarization remains a distant dream, but a digital currency alternative to SWIFT is nearly here As India prepares to host the BRICS summit later this year, the focus will be on a payment system linking national digital currencies. By prioritizing this infrastructure over launching a new currency, the bloc makes…
Kansas City shooting: Police say dispute led to Super Bowl celebration shooting
Police in Kansas City say an argument between several people that escalated led to a shooting that killed one and injured 22 others after a Super Bowl victory parade. The deceased victim was identified as Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, a local DJ. Nine children are among the wounded and they are all expected to recover. Police…
S&P affirms ‘AA+’ credit rating for US, cites impact of tariff revenue
Aug 19 (Reuters) – S&P Global on Monday affirmed its “AA+” credit rating on the U.S., saying the revenue from President Donald Trump’s tariffs will offset the fiscal hit from his massive tax-cut and spending bill. Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law in July after it was passed by the Republican-controlled…
Germany leads defiance to Trump car tariffs, saying it ‘will not give in’
Germany has said it “will not give in” and that Europe must “respond firmly” as US President Donald Trump targets imported cars and car parts with a 25% tax in his latest tariffs. Other major world economies have vowed to retaliate, with France’s president branding the move “a waste of time” and “incoherent”, Canada calling…
