Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet briefly later this month on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. The Trump administration anticipates what Secretary Bessent termed a "significant breakthrough" in trade negotiations with China. … [Read more...] about Major Developments Ahead? Treasury Secretary Hints at Big China Breakthrough
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Dearborn Mayor Unmoved After Telling Minister He Was ‘Not Welcome’
At a recent city council meeting in Dearborn, Michigan, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud did not retract his statement to a local Christian minister, a remark that has garnered considerable attention. The mayor had previously informed Minister Ted Barham that he was "not welcome here" and announced that he would "launch a parade" upon the minister's departure. Mr. Barham, in response … [Read more...] about Dearborn Mayor Unmoved After Telling Minister He Was ‘Not Welcome’
Alleged Venezuelan Smuggling Boat Hit While Trying to Flee
An alleged drug-trafficking vessel, reportedly originating from Venezuela, was intercepted and dismantled last week by the U.S. military. The key point of contention is that the boat seemed to be making a retreat when it came under fire. Individuals onboard apparently sighted the military aircraft overhead and endeavored to reverse course before the U.S. military engaged the … [Read more...] about Alleged Venezuelan Smuggling Boat Hit While Trying to Flee
Brazil’s Leader Slams Door on Trump Tariff Talks
U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods surged to 50% on Wednesday. In response, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has expressed his reluctance for direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, deeming them potentially humiliating. Reports from Brasilia, the presidential residence, indicate that President Lula is not planning reciprocal tariffs. Despite the high tariffs … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Leader Slams Door on Trump Tariff Talks
U.S. Strikes Back: Seized Russian Oligarch’s $300M Yacht to Be Auctioned
The U.S. Justice Department is poised to auction one of the world's largest yachts, the 348-foot Amadea. This luxury vessel was seized three years ago from a purportedly sanctioned Russian billionaire. The Amadea, said to be worth over $300 million, was taken into custody in Fiji in 2022. Reports indicate that U.S. dollars and financial institutions were used for its … [Read more...] about U.S. Strikes Back: Seized Russian Oligarch’s $300M Yacht to Be Auctioned