German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the SPD condemned a false assertion by CDU's Roderich Kiesewetter about a planned meeting between Scholz and Russian President Putin. The SPD called the claim vicious, demanding an apology. Scholz reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukraine, despite recent communications with Putin, stressing the importance of preventing escalation into a war involving NATO.
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President Trump announced a 10% import duty on UK goods and a 20% levy on EU imports, raising protectionist concerns. These tariffs could significantly impact industries like scotch whisky. The UK government is negotiating to reduce the impact, emphasizing determination to maintain a balanced trade relationship with the US.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a comprehensive reorganization of the State Department, deeming it "bloated" and ineffective. He criticized its bureaucracy for prioritizing radical ideology over American interests. The restructuring aims to consolidate regional functions, eliminate redundancies, and end programs misaligned with national interests, aligning the department with President Trump's "America First" policy.
The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race". And on Monday, China swiftly condemned the decision to acquire the system as a "provocative and dangerous move" and warned it risked triggering an "arms race".
Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff are back in California but they have several options in front of them now. Doug Emhoff is likely to be back at his legal job taking on clients while Kamala Harris has proposals for writing a book, giving speeches and on the political front, she has her options to run for California governor in 2026 and for the president again in 2028.
Sudan's military has recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant gain in the ongoing conflict. However, the RSF still control key territories, and the war is anticipated to continue, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
During India’s gripping Test match against Australia in Brisbane, Bumrah, better known for rattling stumps than smashing runs, staged a heroic 39-run partnership with Akash Deep. This partnership, as thrilling as a last-over T20 finish, helped India avoid the dreaded follow-on. Twitter erupted in applause, but it was Sundar Pichai’s cheeky tweet that stole the show:
Former TV star Wendy Williams, who was diagnosed with dementia and stays at a New York assisted living facility, was taken away by an ambulance Monday after the cops were called following Williams' plea for help from the window of her room. According to reports, she tossed a handwritten note out of the window begging for help. "Help! Wendy!" the note said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio humorously suggested Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was 'probably spying somewhere' after she missed an event. This comes amid a Senate Intelligence Committee's review of a 'Signalgate' scandal involving Gabbard and discussions about war plans on an encrypted app.