Politics

Trump reveals plans to ease tariff impact on US carmakers

May 5, 2025

Donald Trump unveiled plans to water down his sweeping tariffs for US carmakers on Tuesday by curbing some duties on foreign cars and parts, granting a reprieve to an industry that warned his strategy would increase costs for American manufacturers by tens of billions of dollars. Carmakers subject to a 25% tariff on imports will […]

Binance and The National Agency for Investments of the Kyrgyz Republic Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Crypto-Asset Development

May 5, 2025

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, May 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, and the National Agency for Investments under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a long-term, sustainable foundation for collaboration in advancing the rapidly growing digital-asset sector in […]

Two Russian Fighter Jets Downed by Naval Drone-Launched Missiles: Kyiv

May 5, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Two Russian fighter jets have been downed over the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Intelligence out of Kyiv, which initially reported […]

CIA makes recruiting push for spies in China

May 5, 2025

The CIA is stepping up its recruiting efforts in China, releasing two Mandarin-language videos that appeal to government officials who might be open to partnering with the American spy agency. The videos, published on the CIA's YouTube and X accounts, follow fictional men who presumably belong to the Chinese Communist Party, one a senior official […]

How US’s Central Intelligence Agency Is Trying To Recruit Chinese Officials

May 5, 2025

The US's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has released two cinematic recruitment videos in a step aimed at deepening its intelligence reach inside China. The videos, which are just over two minutes long and are presented in Mandarin with Chinese subtitles, represent a major shift in the CIA's approach to hiring officials in China. The US […]

Pakistan tests missile weapons system amid India standoff

May 5, 2025

Pakistan's military said it carried out a "training launch" of a surface-to-surface missile weapons system on Saturday, further heightening tensions with India after last month's deadly attack in disputed Kashmir. New Delhi has blamed Islamabad for backing an attack on tourists last month in Indian-administered Kashmir, sparking a fresh stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan's […]

Trump’s crypto racket reaches into Americans’ wallets

May 5, 2025

Donald Trump was corrupt in his first term, using his various properties as cut-outs to collect money from foreign governments and businesses seeking favor. The properties also created opportunities to funnel money from the federal government and the GOP coffers into his bank account, forcing both to rent rooms and hold events at Mar-a-Lago and […]

Kremlin calls Ukrainian response to Putin’s ceasefire offer ambiguous, calls for clarity

May 5, 2025

The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab MOSCOW, May 3 (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Saturday it wanted a definitive response from Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of […]

Putin and Xi to sign ‘series’ of deals in Moscow summit

May 5, 2025

Xi Jinping will join Vladimir Putin in Moscow for commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said. The visit, due to take place from May 7 to 10, coincides with heightened tensions between China and the US over severe US trade tariffs and Putin’s order for a three-day truce in Ukraine. Moscow […]

We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney

May 5, 2025

Scotland’s First Minister has said we owe a “great debt of gratitude” to all those who served in the Second World War ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Scottish Government ministers will take part in commemorations throughout this week to mark the anniversary on Thursday and honour those who served during the conflict. […]