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The US imposed sanctions on Cuba after President Trump signed an executive order expanding authority to impose penalties. The Treasury and State departments announced the sanctions. The Treasury and State departments announced sanctions after Mr.
A federal court ruled against Trump's new global tariffs, finding the 10% tariffs illegal. The Court of International Trade in New York made the decision. A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York on Thursday (May 7, 2026) found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued.
A US federal court said President Trump overstepped his authority with the 10% global tariff policy. The court dealt a fresh blow to Trump's policy. A US federal court said President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he invoked a section of a 1974 trade law to enact the 10% global tariff policy.
A US trade court ruled against Donald Trump's 10% global tariffs on Thursday. The US trade court on Thursday ruled against President Donald Trump's latest 10% global tariffs. US Trade Court Rules Against Trump's 10% Global Tariffs.
A massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico, killing at least five people. The incident occurred at a fair in the city. At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.
A US trade court ruled against Trump's 10% global tariff in a 2-1 decision. The 2-1 ruling by the U. S. Court of International Trade, for now, blocks the tariffs from being implemented against just two companies and the state of Washington.
A US trade court ruled against Trump's 10% global tariffs, siding with small businesses. The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February.
Iran will respond to a US peace proposal through Pakistan. An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official had earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of American wishes.”.
Iran's military accused the US of violating the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship. Tehran's forces retaliated by attacking American military vessels. The incident threatens the fragile truce between the two nations.
US President Trump threatened more Iran strikes if a deal isn't signed quickly. Iran state TV reported explosions on an island in the Hormuz strait and missile fire on "enemy units" after a US attack on an Iranian oil tanker.
US President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in effect. Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.
US President Trump said great damage was done to Iranian attackers. He threatened more strikes if a deal isn't signed quickly. Trump said that "great damage done" to the Iranian attackers.
The US military struck Iran's Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas, a senior US official said. The US military on Thursday carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas, a Fox News reporter said in a post on X, citing a senior US official.
The US and Iran traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz, each claiming the other shot first. U. S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first CNBC.
The US-proposed resolution at the UN to address Iran's nuclear program and regional activities faces likely vetoes from China and Russia. The resolution seeks to address concerns over Iran's nuclear program and regional activities.
Singapore's STB chief Melissa Ow announced four heritage bungalows in Tanglin will be rezoned for hotel use. New pop-up spaces will also be rolled out in Orchard Road. STB chief executive Melissa Ow announced that four heritage bungalows in Tanglin have been rezoned for hotel use.
President Trump threatened to increase tariffs on EU cars to 25% if the EU does not fulfill a trade deal by July 4. The current tariff is 15%.
US President Trump has given the European Union until July 4 to enact a trade deal agreed last year and drop tariffs on American goods to zero. The deal was agreed upon in 2021, but the EU has yet to meet its commitments.
Hungarian voters limited China's ties to Europe by rejecting a giant battery factory. Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.
Russia has threatened a large strike on Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9. Kremlin officials said such a strike would be "inevitable" if Ukraine interferes with the event.
The US proposed a resolution at the UN to address the Iran situation, but it faces likely vetoes from China and Russia. The resolution aims to address concerns over Iran's nuclear program and regional activities.
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