Trump puts Mexico tariffs on hold for 1 month after a call with the Mexican president

Keir Starmer denied breaking Covid lockdown rules by meeting his voice coach in late 2020, stating that all regulations were followed. The Conservatives have raised concerns about the meeting, which took place during tier 4 restrictions, and have called for an independent investigation to determine if any laws were breached. A new book revealed that the meeting occurred when London was under regional restrictions, prompting questions about potential violations of pandemic regulations. Full Article

Fencing work near the Bangladesh border in Malda has been suspended due to disputes between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF). Efforts to resolve the issue are expected to be discussed in upcoming DG-level talks, as construction has been stalled since November 2024 following objections from Bangladesh, despite previous mutual consent for the project. Full Article

In a statement on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Ukraine to provide rare earth minerals to the United States as a form of repayment for American financial support in the country's war efforts against Russia. Trump emphasized the need for "equalization" from Ukraine and mentioned plans to secure a deal involving rare earths and other resources. The U.S. Geological Survey recognizes the importance of critical minerals, including rare earths, in the...

Professional soccer player Sam Kerr and her partner Kristie Mewis were arrested for racially abusing a London police officer, Stephen Lovell, in January 2023. The incident occurred after a dispute with a taxi driver, which led to Kerr calling the officer "f---ing stupid and white" on video footage shown in court. Kerr has pleaded not guilty, claiming her comments were not racially motivated, and the trial is ongoing with Kerr expected to give evidence. Full...

Israeli-American Keith Siegel, 65, was freed from Hamas captivity after 484 days of inhumane conditions that caused him to lose a significant amount of weight, according to his family. His wife, Aviva Siegel, thanked President Donald Trump for his role in securing Keith's release as part of a cease-fire deal. Keith is now eager to help the hostages still held by Hamas. Full Article

President Trump has threatened to impose punitive tariffs on the European Union, citing trade deficits in auto and farm products. Despite claims of being taken advantage of, tariffs imposed by the US and EU on each other are fairly similar, with disparities mainly on items like cars. European leaders are preparing for a potential trade war, warning of negative impacts on investment and business. Full Article