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

Keir Starmer has been urged to convene an emergency Commonwealth summit with Canada to address Donald Trump's trade tariffs, which have sparked a new trade war with a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods entering the US. President Trump also suggested that Canada should become America's 51st state. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called for an urgent meeting to stand up against Trump's bullying tactics and show support for the UK and Canada, who share...

The 13th edition of joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' between the Indian Army and Maldives National Defence Force commenced, focusing on counter insurgency, counter terrorism, and humanitarian assistance over a 14-day period to enhance interoperability. The opening ceremony was attended by Maldives Defence Chief Major General Ibrahim Hilmy and Indian High Commissioner G Balasubramanian. Full Article

Quebec business leaders and associations issued warnings on Monday regarding proposed tariffs, highlighting potential devastating consequences. They urged the government to implement measures to safeguard companies and employees, emphasizing the need for financial assistance. The call for action aimed to protect businesses and mitigate the impact of the tariffs on the province's economy. Full Article

Rep. Robert Garcia launched an investigation into Los Angeles County's emergency alert system following faulty wireless alerts during deadly fires, seeking information from various agencies. The erroneous alerts caused confusion and distress, leading to calls for reforms and better communication procedures. As a result, L.A. County suspended its contract with Genasys and switched to a different system for future emergency alerts. Full Article

The UK and US have a fair and balanced trading relationship, with President Trump expressing a desire to work out any issues. Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the EU have caused market instability, with potential negative impacts on UK exports. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is in Brussels seeking to strengthen trade ties with both the EU and the US, navigating potential conflicts and exploring areas of cooperation such as defence and easing trade...

President Donald Trump has appointed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after firing former head Rohit Chopra. Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, will lead the CFPB until a permanent pick is named. Chopra, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, clashed with the banking industry over regulations on fees before stepping down on Feb. 1. Full Article