Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives took action on Wednesday to compel the Trump administration to release records related to the disclosure of highly sensitive attack plans that were shared over a commercial messaging app. The request, detailed in a document reviewed by Reuters, is part of an ongoing effort to investigate potential…
More than 700 lawyers and legal groups representing a wide range of viewpoints have signed a letter urging U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to defend the independence of attorneys and law firms. The letter comes as the Trump administration intensifies its criticism and attacks on some of the country's top legal offices.
The signatories expressed…
President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that a 25% import tax on vehicles not built in the U.S. would be implemented next week, following through on weeks of threats regarding new tariffs. The move is aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit and encouraging domestic car manufacturing.
The new tariffs are expected to impact foreign…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated on Wednesday that the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs on the company is "significant." Musk expressed concern over how the tariffs, particularly those on imported auto parts, could increase production costs and hinder Tesla’s global competitiveness.
The tariffs have raised costs for automakers and suppliers, with Musk…
Thousands of Muslims congregated at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for overnight prayers to observe Laylat al-Qadr, one of the holiest nights in Islam. Worshippers filled the sacred site, seeking blessings, forgiveness, and divine mercy on this spiritually significant occasion.
Laylat al-Qadr, known as the Night of Power, is believed to be the…
President Donald Trump stated that China could secure a discount on U.S. tariffs if it agrees to an American takeover of TikTok. The remark adds a new dimension to ongoing trade tensions and the Biden-era push for TikTok’s sale to a U.S. company over national security concerns.
The Trump administration has long viewed TikTok, owned…
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday declined to halt a lower court ruling that requires President Donald Trump’s administration to reinstate more than 17,000 federal workers across six agencies. These employees had lost their jobs as part of Trump’s efforts to purge the federal workforce.
The decision is a setback for the administration, which had…
China and France will hold three high-level dialogues this year, focusing on strategic, economic, financial, and cultural issues, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced after meeting with his French counterpart in Beijing on Thursday.
The discussions aim to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation in global affairs. France, a key European player, has been working…
Shares of Tata Motors and Indian auto parts suppliers, including those that provide components to Tesla, fell on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on all imported cars and auto parts.
The new tariff, set to take effect on April 3, has sparked concerns over its impact on India’s auto…
President Donald Trump announced that a 25% tariff on imported cars will take effect on April 3, further escalating global trade tensions. The move is part of his administration’s broader strategy to reduce trade deficits and boost domestic manufacturing.
The tariff is expected to trigger strong reactions from major auto-exporting nations, potentially leading to retaliatory…