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April 12, 2025

China and US embark on tit-for-tat tariff retaliation
China and US embark on tit-for-tat tariff retaliation

China and US embark on tit-for-tat tariff retaliation

In a statement, China's commerce ministry has responded to Donald Trump's threats to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods by saying Beijing will "fight to the end". With the…
20 hours ago
Brazil's democracy is 'inefficient' but solid
Brazil's democracy is 'inefficient' but solid

Lula returns to a divided Brazil

According to Pereira, the "expensive and inefficient" interaction between Brazil's judiciary, parliament and government is precisely what prevents governments from implementing plans quickly.…
22 hours ago
New York helicopter crash kills 6, including Siemens exec
New York helicopter crash kills 6, including Siemens exec

New York helicopter crash kills 6, including Siemens exec

Three adults and three children died when the helicopter broke apart mid-air and crashed in the Hudson River. Germany's Siemens said a company executive was killed in the crash along with his…
23 hours ago
Zambia turns to solar to solve energy crisis
Zambia turns to solar to solve energy crisis

Zambia turns to solar to solve energy crisis

Zambia gets 90% of its electricity from rewewables - mostly hydropower from the mighty Kariba Dam. But droughts have sent the country spiraling into an energy crisis. Now it's betting big on…
1 day ago
Gabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know
Gabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know

Gabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know

Gabonese voters head to the polls on April 12 to pick their next president. The pivotal election is a litmus test to transition back to civilian rule,as Gabon seeks to break from…
1 day ago