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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Trump says he just ‘likes’ Musk

The US president has praised his government efficiency czar for doing a “fantastic job”

Wave of student visa revocations sparks global concern

At UCLA alone, a dozen students and recent graduates have lost their visas, while at UC Berkeley, at least six have been affected.

Trump hikes China tariff to 125%

The decision comes shortly after Beijing retaliated against Washington’s previous tariff rise

New York retains crown as world’s wealthiest city

New York retained its title as the wealthiest city on the planet, according to the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report that was released Tuesday by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth.

Washington unveils date and agenda of next Russia-US talks

The issue of Ukraine will “absolutely not” be discussed, according to the US State Department

Tariffs personally cost Trump $500m – Forbes

The US president’s wave of duties on imports has roiled stock markets

Trump claims countries ‘kissing my ass’ for tariff deals

The president says US trade partners are begging for exemptions as even steeper tariffs go into effect on Wednesday

U.S. Cancels Student Visas, Including Pakistanis, Over Foreign Policy Criticism

The U.S. has revoked visas of over 400 international students, including Pakistanis, following a new policy targeting social media activity critical of the U.S. or Israel.

Trump says unhappy that Russia ‘bombing like crazy’ in Ukraine

"I'm not happy about what's going on" in Ukraine, the Republican told reporters in the White House, accusing Russia of "bombing like crazy right now" even as he said the parties were "sort of close" on a deal.

Trump announces direct nuclear talks with Iran

President Donald Trump said the United States was starting direct, high-level talks with Iran over its nuclear program on Saturday, in a shock announcement during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump tells Americans ‘it won’t be easy’

The US president has acknowledged that his “economic revolution” will require sacrifices

Trump gives TikTok extra 75 days to find buyer

"My Administration has been working very hard on a deal to save TikTok, and we have made tremendous progress," Trump said on Truth Social, just hours before the deadline was to expire.