U.K. Supreme Court Says Definition of Woman Is Biological
law refers to biological sex. The landmark ruling means that a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female should not be considered a woman for equality purposes. Justice Patrick Hodge said five judges at the court had … Read More
At China’s largest trade fair, exporters say US markets are ‘frozen’
GUANGZHOU, China, April 15 (Reuters) – Candice Li says that after Washington raised tariffs on Chinese goods by 145%, U.S. orders for the medical devices her firm is making have vanished. “It’s a matter of life and death because 60-70% … Read More
Hungary’s parliament passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events
The amendment declares that children’s rights to moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any right other than the right to life, including the right to peaceful assembly. Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government … Read More
French prisons attacked as government cracks down on drug trafficking
April 15 (UPI) — Several French prisons were attacked Monday night into Tuesday morning, during which cars were set on fire and one facility was struck by gunfire. French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin posted to X Tuesday alleging that … Read More
China suspends rare earth exports as trade war with U.S. escalates – report
China has suspended rare earth exports in retaliation to President Trump’s recent tariff hikes, The New York Times reported. The Chinese government is drafting a new regulatory system for exports, and while the policies are being framed, the shipments of … Read More
Tariffs and ‘trade wars’ — Trump asks tough questions critics won’t answer
Ten tariff questions aren’t being asked — but should be. 1) President Trump’s so-called “trade war.” Many call the American effort to obtain either tariff parity or a reduction in the roughly $1 trillion trade deficit and 50 years of … Read More
Tehran says next round of Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman after Rome named by officials
ROME (AP) — Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program appeared ready to leave the Middle East on Monday, as an Italian source and others said the next round of negotiations would take place … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – April 11, 2025
Greetings from Tyler, Now Zuckerberg is in trouble. Turns out that his company was working out algorithms to snare Chinese people and I don’t know what all. Will Trump get revenge on those who have not been very kind, in … Read More
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
Iran is ready to engage with the US at talks on Saturday over its nuclear programme “with a view to seal a deal”, its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. But US President Donald Trump must first agree there can … Read More
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK has no evidence of Beijing links to captured troops as Kyiv confronts China
North Korea has already sent troops to help Russian forces – now Zelensky is demanding an explanation from Beijing UK defence intelligence officials have no evidence Chinese soldiers captured fighting for Putin have links to the Chinese government, it is … Read More
Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after judges’ review
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to use an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants, but said they must get a court hearing before they are taken from the United States. In … Read More
Trump tariffs on China set to rise to 104% Wednesday, White House says: Live updates
The Trump administration will hit China with 104% tariffs starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, the White House said Tuesday. President Donald Trump had threatened an extra 50% on tariffs against China − in addition to an initial 20% that was … Read More
Netanyahu Makes Vow to Trump Over Tariffs on Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to eliminate Israel’s trade deficit with the United States after the Trump administration imposed 17 percent tariffs on Israeli goods last week. During a Monday meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office, Netanyahu said … Read More
France signs deals to help Egypt’s economy in volatile regional climate
PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) – France and Egypt signed strategic partnership agreements on Monday, in areas covering health, transport and energy, which French President Emmanuel Macron said would help shore up Egypt’s stability amid volatility in the region. “Egypt is … Read More
Iran-backed militias in Iraq are ready to disarm following Trump’s threats
Several of the Iran-backed militia groups operating in Iraq are set to demilitarize for the first time to avoid conflict with the US following President Trump’s threats to Tehran’s proxies, senior Baghdad officials said. Ten senior commanders and Iraqi officials … Read More









