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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reverse water appliance regulations, aiming to improve water pressure in showers and other fixtures, claiming that current restrictions were burdensome. Trump criticized the previous administration's policies, stating that the new changes would make showers more efficient and enjoyable. He also mentioned plans to make the executive order permanent and extend similar changes to other household appliances. Full Article

US President Donald Trump has escalated a trade war with China by imposing a 125 percent tariff on Chinese imports, while granting a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries. Trump cited China's lack of respect for global markets as the reason for the increased tariff, despite calling Chinese President Xi his "friend." The announcement led to a surge in US stock indexes and a rebound in the dollar, with China and the EU...

Israeli aircraft struck a residential block in northern Gaza, killing at least 23 people, including women and children. The Israeli military targeted a senior Hamas militant in the Shijaiyah neighborhood, blaming the group for embedding itself in urban areas. The conflict, which resumed after a ceasefire collapsed, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis and ongoing violence in Gaza, with efforts to reach a resolution ongoing amidst international pressure. Full Article

Pope Francis had an impromptu meeting with Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican during their postponed state visit due to the Pope's health issues. The Pope personally congratulated the royal couple on their 20th wedding anniversary, and Buckingham Palace expressed their delight at the opportunity to meet with the Pontiff. Despite the historic split between the Church of England and the Catholic Church, this meeting marked the third encounter between Francis and...

In a historic decision, female athletes will outnumber male athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles summer Olympics, with the women's soccer tournament expanding to 16 teams compared to the men's 12 teams. This move by the International Olympic Committee helps achieve a close to equal gender representation of 50.7% women and 49.3% men, with additional sports like cricket and flag football being added to the program. The decision marks a significant milestone for gender equality...

Novak Djokovic's disappointing season continued with a shocking loss to Alejandro Tabilo at the Monte Carlo Masters, describing his performance as "horrible." Meanwhile, Australian players Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin both staged impressive comebacks to secure spots in the last-16. De Minaur defeated Tomas Machac while Popyrin overcame Frances Tiafoe, setting up exciting matchups for both players in the next round. Full Article