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Global markets are jittery as the US and China deepen a trade war

Trump Goads China After Beijing Retaliates In Global Trade War

President Donald Trump goaded a "panicked" China on Friday after the chief US economic rival retaliated against his tariffs and he dismissed stock market panic over the growing global trade war, touting the chance to "get rich."

Russian Missile Strike Kills 14 In Ukraine Leader's Home City
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig killed 14 people on Friday, including six children, the Ukrainian leader said.
US Fed Chair Warns Tariffs Will Likely Raise Inflation, Cool Growth
US President Donald Trump's tariffs risk higher unemployment and will likely cause inflation to rise and growth to slow, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.
Trump Tariffs Offer Opportunity For China
In unleashing global tariffs, President Donald Trump has vowed to remake the world to benefit US workers.
Nations Divided Ahead Of Decisive Week For Shipping Emissions
Members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are divided over whether to approve a carbon tax on international shipping, ahead of a meeting starting on Monday to finalise emissions-reduction measures.
Israel Kills Hamas Commander In Lebanon Strike
Israel killed a commander of Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday in a pre-dawn strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon that also killed his adult son and daughter.
Trump Fires NSA Director Timothy Haugh After NSC Shake-Up Tied To Laura Loomer
Haugh was not involved in the controversial Signal group chat about a military operation in Yemen, but testified last week before the House Intelligence Committee about the risks of using Signal for sensitive discussions.
Grok Suggests 'Thanks Elon' Demonstration Outside Tesla Location An 'Organized Effort'
"Thanks Elon" was trending on X Thursday after the tech titan re-shared a video of people demonstrating outside a Tesla location to show their support to the Tesla CEO amid increasing scrutiny over his role at the DOGE.
Trump Unveils First $5 Million 'Gold Card' Visa
Holding a prototype that bore his face and an inscription "The Trump Card", the Republican president told reporters that the special visa would probably be available "in less than two weeks".

Trump's Tariff Big Bang Puts Global Economy Under Threat

It took just one 50-minute speech by US President Donald Trump to undermine global economic stability and raise the prospect of a recession, with China's countermeasures only amplifying the risk of a debilitating tit-for-tat trade war.

Economy in Focus

Trump Boosts Claim That He's Crashing The Stock Market 'On Purpose' Days After Announcing Tariff Plan
On Friday, Trump shared claims that he is intentionally crashing the stock market in what one called "a wild chess move," within his "genius" economic strategy.
Automakers Shift Gears After Trump Tariffs
Asian Stocks Extend Global Rout After Trump's Shock Tariff Blitz

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Accuses Russia Of 'War Crime' With Military Hospital Strike
Ukraine accused Russia of committing a "war crime" during its weekend attack on the city of Kharkiv, as the US-backed ceasefire efforts continue to prove elusive.
Bloated, Limping, And Twitching: Is Putin Dying? Zelensky Thinks So
Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the conflict in Ukraine, speculations regarding Vladimir Putin's health have intensified.
Shaken NATO Allies To Meet Trump's Top Diplomat
Rattled US allies will press Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday to lay out Washington's plans for NATO and Ukraine, but his first visit to the alliance risks being overshadowed by a growing trade war.
Ukraine Needs European Troops With 'Readiness To Fight': Kyiv Aide
Ukraine needs a "serious" contribution from Europe of troops who are ready to fight, and not peacekeepers, after any end of hostilities with Russia, a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Wednesday.

Crypto Bettors Raise US Recession Odds On Polymarket: 'Trump Is A Traitor To America'

Some Polymarket bettors believe U.S. President Donald Trump has betrayed the American people after he announced new tariffs on various countries as part of his strategy to rebalance what he said was unfair trade with his country.

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The Future of AI Data Centers: Dr. Kelley Mullick on Infrastructure, Liquid Cooling, and Sustainability

AI models are growing exponentially in complexity and size. The latest GPUs powering these models demand thermal design power (TDP) levels far beyond what traditional air cooling can support.

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Entrepreneur Jose Menendez Shares Inspiring Journey of Achieving the Immigrant Dream
The United States offers immense opportunities for those who dare to dream big, work hard, and adapt to new challenges. Few embody this essence of resilience more than immigrants, who navigate unfamiliar landscapes, overcome language barriers, and pave their paths for a better future. Jose Menendez is one of them.
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