Fourteen countries got a wake-up call from the U. S. They have until August 1 to make a deal. If not, they'll pay more to sell their stuff to America. The U. S. is playing hardball. They say, "Make a deal or pay more. " But if these countries fight back with their own taxes, the U. S. will hit them even harder. Let's look at some of these countries and what they're ...
Colombia and the United States have been friends for a long time. They have worked together on big problems. One of the biggest is fighting crime that crosses borders. Both countries have different leaders now. But they still agree on one thing: stopping criminals is important. These criminals are part of groups that hurt people and cause trouble. One group is call...
The U. S. and China are at odds again. President Donald Trump recently took to social media to accuse China of breaking a trade agreement. He announced that he would no longer be "Mr. NICE GUY" with China on trade. This shift in tone comes after a period of optimism, where Trump had lowered tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% for 90 days to facilitate talks. China also r...
The stage was set for a major peace summit in Turkey. Leaders from Ukraine, Russia, and the U. S. were expected to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine. However, the event took a surprising turn when two key figures decided to skip the meeting. Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, and Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, both chose not to attend the talks in...
The defense minister of Pakistan has raised serious concerns about the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. He has stated that Pakistan might have no choice but to engage in a full-scale war. This statement comes after a series of aggressive actions from India over the past few days. The minister has been quite clear about his views, stating that Pakistan ...
In a surprising turn of events, Ukraine recently showcased two Chinese nationals who were captured while fighting for Russia. This move raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the role of foreign fighters in the ongoing conflict. Ukraine's decision to put these prisoners of war in front of the media was a bold one. It's generally seen as a breach of internatio...
Ukraine took a firm stand against China, imposing sanctions on three Chinese companies. This action came just after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made serious allegations against China. He claimed that China was providing weapons to Russia. China, however, has strongly denied these claims. The sanctions are significant. They prevent these companies from conducting a...
The US government recently kicked out South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool. This move was a response to comments Rasool made about the MAGA movement. Why the anger? Rasool suggested that the MAGA movement was driven by fears of demographic change in the US. The US government saw this as an attack on their political ideology. Rasool's comments were made duri...
In a surprising move, South Africa's ambassador to the U. S. was suddenly declared unwelcome by the Trump administration. This decision came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who labeled Ebrahim Rasool a "race-baiting politician" with a dislike for President Trump. This sudden shift in diplomatic relations is unusual, as expelling foreign ambassadors is rare. The...
China's big political event is happening this week. This event brings together top leaders and provincial leaders from all over the country. The National People’s Congress is a big deal, even though it's mostly about approving decisions already made by the Chinese Communist Party. The event is a chance for the government to share its plans for the coming year and giv...