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Trump to Hold Talks with Syrian President in Saudi, Before Heading to Qatar

14 May 2025

US President Donald Trump announced a historic U-turn in US foreign policy by easing all sanctions against Syria. During his Saudi visit, he affirmed plans to hold talks with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former Al Qaeda commander now head of Syria's Islamist-led regime. Donald Trump's four-country Gulf tour...

Trump Cuts More Harvard Funding, Slams ‘Dark Problem’ of Discrimination

14 May 2025

On May 13, 2025, the Trump administration declared a new round of funding reductions to Harvard University, citing what it called the "dark problem" of anti-Semitism. The new reductions amount to $450 million, in addition to the prior $2.2 billion cut announced a week ago. It is part of the...

Trump Demands 90% Drug Price Cuts, Threatens Tariffs on Big Pharma

13 May 2025

US President Donald Trump has signed a far-reaching executive order that calls on drug companies to reduce prices on medications to match those in other advanced nations. The order seeks to alleviate one of the greatest costs for American consumers: the cost of prescription drugs. Trump called for cuts of...

Vietnam Cracks Down on Counterfeit Imports to Dodge US Tariffs

13 May 2025

Vietnam is strengthening its campaign to combat counterfeits and online piracy. Vietnam has been accused by the US of being a key source of illicit activities, which could trigger substantial tariffs. To escape the penalties, the government of Vietnam is acting. The crackdown is on imported counterfeits, especially luxury products,...

US to Lower ‘De Minimis’ Tariff on Chinese Imports from 120% to 54%

13 May 2025

US will lower its de minimis tariff on Chinese shipments from 120% to 54% starting May 14. The White House released a new executive order announcing the sweeping change on Monday. The change is part of a larger shift in trade enforcement under the Biden administration. Yet the minimum flat...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Sex Trafficking Trial, R&B Star Cassie to Testify

13 May 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs is now in the midst of the most severe legal trouble of his life. Prosecutors have indicted the music mogul on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. In the meantime, R&B singer Cassie, a former girlfriend of Combs, could testify as soon as Tuesday. Authorities allege that...

Kashmir Conflict: What Trump Said and Why India Said No | TDG Explainer

12 May 2025

In May 2025, US President Donald Trump proposed to mediate the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan after the two countries signed a ceasefire deal. While Pakistan embraced the initiative, India categorically rejected it, adhering to its time-tested perception that Kashmir is a bilateral matter. Supported by the Simla Agreement,...

How the Soviet Union’s Role in World War II Has Been Erased from Western Narratives

12 May 2025

Since 1945, the story of who won World War II has mostly focused on the contributions of the United States, Britain, and France. Popular movies, books, and Western media have long celebrated these three powers for defeating Nazi Germany. However, the critical role played by the Soviet Union is often...

Trump to Accept 0 Million Jet from Qatar as Temporary Air Force One Replacement

Trump to Accept $400 Million Jet from Qatar as Temporary Air Force One Replacement

12 May 2025

Donald Trump's government intends to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 plane from the Qatari royal family as a gift. The high-end plane would be a temporary substitute for the old Air Force One. Trump made the suggestion on his Truth Social site. The action, however, has immediately drawn biting...

US-China Trade War: Can a ‘Reset’ Benefit the Trump Administration?

11 May 2025

On May 11, the highest authorities of the US and China held talks in Geneva to resume negotiations to ease the current trade war. The negotiations followed months of the imposition of tariffs and growing global economic uncertainty. President Donald Trump later hinted at a "total reset" of US-China relations....

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