Politics

Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China

April 30, 2025

“The US may try to do something collectively with other nations that also reach a deal with the US. But that will be beyond my responsibilities.” “My mission is to request a review of the additional tariffs,” said Akazawa, who is scheduled to return to Washington for a second round of talks with US officials […]

India And Pakistan Are On The Brink Of Conflict. Here’s Why.

April 30, 2025

Take two nuclear-armed rivals. Mix in a history of war and a disputed region that's been the site of a decadeslong rebellion. Now add a deadly militant attack against civilians that risks boiling those tensions over. That's where things stand between India and Pakistan after an April 22 attack that killed mostly Indian nationals in […]

A beautiful story but we want much more – Arteta

April 30, 2025

Arsenal are in the semi-finals of the Champions League for only the third time [Getty Images] Arsenal's run to the Champions League semi-finals has been a "beautiful story" but the Gunners "want much more", says manager Mikel Arteta as they prepare to host Paris St-Germain. Arteta said Tuesday's first leg (20:00 BST) is "one of […]

4 of your biggest Trump tariff questions answered

April 30, 2025

Caught in the middle of this trade war is you, the average investor. I know you have a lot of questions. The best I can offer is a concise dose of insight into the questions I get from you all. I hope this is helpful to your thinking! Kleinfeld's borderline outrage on tariffs is well-aligned […]

Arsenal vs PSG – UEFA Champions League: Start time, team news, lineups

April 30, 2025

Arsenal hosts French powerhouse PSG in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal in London. Who: Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) What: UEFA Champions League semifinal, first leg Where: Emirates Stadium, London When: Tuesday at 8pm (19:00 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera Sport’s live text and photo commentary stream. Thirteen-time English top-flight league victors […]

Sleep Token Share New Single Damocles

April 30, 2025

Photo: Andy Ford Sleep Token have shared a third and final single ahead of the release of their fourth album. Following Caramel and Emergence, the piano-led Damocles serves up vulnerability and introspection instead of their heavier, fully saturated sound, building around vocalist Vessel's soulful tones before a cathartic crescendo. It marks the third preview of […]

4 Stocks to Watch as Bitcoin Gears Up to Surpass $100,000 Again

April 30, 2025

The cryptocurrency market bounced back on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) racing past $93,000 to hit a seven-week high. Cryptocurrencies have been suffering lately as part of the broader market slump, triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariff policy that has raised uncertainty over the economy’s future. However, the broader market rallied on Tuesday, powered by optimism […]

Gerald Ford and America’s “moral obligation” to refugees

April 30, 2025

Fifty years ago, when the city of Saigon fell and the U.S. military intervention in Southeast Asia came to an end, President Gerald Ford faced a choice: Many anti-communist South Vietnamese feared forced relocation and political persecution at home, and looked to America for refuge. But the American public was bitterly divided over whether to […]

Mark Carney is riding an anti-Trump wave. Will that be enough to win Canada’s election? | Erica Ifill

April 30, 2025

Monday’s Canadian federal election is likely to determine the economic future of the country for years to come. Someone should inform the Conservatives and the New Democratic party (NDP). On 6 January this year, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal party, which had been in power since 2015. […]

Trump meets Zelenskyy during visit to Pope Francis’ funeral

April 30, 2025

Trump meets Zelenskyy during visit to Pope Francis' funeral toggle caption Ukrainian Presidential Press Office/AP VATICAN CITY — President Trump met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican Saturday morning, right before attending Pope Francis' funeral. Trump has been working to broker peace talks to try to end Russia's war in Ukraine. His last […]