World Regions - Page 578

May 9

Trump says 80% tariff on China ‘seems right’ ahead of weekend talks with Beijing

President Donald Trump on Friday suggested a lower 80% tariff on Chinese goods entering the U.S. ahead of trade talks this weekend.

May 9

New cold front? Kashmir standoff raises specter of US-China proxy fight

The conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region could have spillover effects and lead to a wider regional conflict and could become a proxy war between Washington and Beijing.

May 9

Trump is committed to 10% baseline tariff, White House says, despite UK trade deal announcement

President Donald Trump is "determined to continue with a "10% baseline tariff" against all countries despite his U.K. trade deal, the White House said.

May 9

Vance says India-Pakistan conflict ‘none of our business’ as Trump offers US help

Vice President JD Vance said the United States cannot tell India or Pakistan to lay down their arms in a renewed conflict, saying it is "fundamentally none of our business."

May 9

Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins

Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese oppression of faithful that was exacerbated following Vatican deal.

May 9

Jewish Columbia students recount wild library takeover by anti-Israel protesters

Jewish Columbia students described the violence and antisemitism they experienced during an anti-Israel takeover of their campus during finals week.

May 9

Jumbo pumpkin seeds from Canada could be contaminated with salmonella

Organic jumbo pumpkin seeds made in Canada have been recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

May 9

Blue state governor touts meeting with CCP official cozying up to Dems: 'Grateful for the opportunity'

A Democratic governor enthusiastically posted photos with a CCP diplomat on Wednesday evening, saying she was "grateful for the opportunity" to meet with him.

May 9

Pope Leo XIV, Villanova grad, introduces himself adorned in symbolism, proverbial religious devotion

Pope Leo XIV's election as pope marks a 'super happy day' for Catholics around the world, according to the chair of Catholic Legal Studies at Villanova University.

May 9

Russia's Putin hosts China's Xi at massive Moscow military parade on Red Square

Chinese President Xi Jinping stood next to Vladimir Putin in Moscow as thousands of Russia troops and military vehicles participated in the Victory Day parade.