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Premier Doug Ford made a surprise appearance in a WWE ring in Toronto following a recent political victory. The video of his entrance failed to load, but he was seen laying down his political "smackdown" in the ring. Ford's unexpected appearance added an entertaining twist to his public image and garnered attention from both political and wrestling fans. Full Article

Sir Keir Starmer spoke to both President Trump and President Zelensky following their dramatic White House meeting, reaffirming the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine and efforts towards lasting peace. The upcoming European summit in London, with President Zelensky in attendance, holds immense importance as Europe grapples with the need for a new leader and security guarantees for Ukraine under any peace deal, particularly in the face of escalating tensions with Russia. The UK's delicate diplomatic...

Early economic data for the first quarter of 2025 suggests negative growth, with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's GDPNow tracker indicating a potential 1.5% contraction. Factors like decreased consumer spending due to inclement weather and weak exports have contributed to this downgrade. As a result, concerns about rising inflation, slowing growth, and potential interest rate cuts by the Fed have led to a volatile start for the stock market in 2025. Full Article

Muslims in Indonesia are celebrating the start of Ramadan with traditional festivities including parades, prayers, and feasting. The fasting month, observed by refraining from eating, drinking, and other activities from sunrise to sunset, aims to bring the faithful closer to God and promote religious contemplation. However, concerns about soaring prices of food items and commodities are impacting preparations for Ramadan celebrations in the country. Full Article

Podcaster Joe Rogan and Elon Musk discussed the need for the United States to stop spending money irresponsibly in a recent podcast interview, with Musk comparing the country to a poorly managed business with unlimited credit. Musk's recent email to federal employees requesting their accomplishments sparked controversy, drawing parallels to his approach with DOGE and his takeover of X (formerly Twitter). Musk emphasized his role in turning around companies like Tesla and Twitter, acknowledging the...

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in the Oval Office where a potential deal between the US and Ukraine to end the war with Russia was discussed. The meeting grew contentious as Trump accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and disrespectful, leading to a heated exchange and a canceled news conference. The future of negotiations and a deal involving access to Ukrainian minerals is now uncertain. The argument came after Trump defended his approach...