Trump fast-tracks Utah uranium mine, but industry revival may wait for higher prices The U.S. uranium mining industry is looking to a revival under President Donald Trump The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
U.S. Citizen Spent Years in ICE Custody During Trump's First Administration. She Was Detained Again A US citizen who was detained during President Donald Trump's first administration for three years has been detained by ICE once again, officials say. Latin Times · May 31, 2025
Iran has amassed even more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog says The U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
Investors are calling Trump a chicken – here’s why that matters Calling someone “chicken” might sound like a playground insult, but it’s exactly the label some financial investors have begun attaching to US president Donald Trump. The “Taco” trade, short for “Trump Always Chickens Out”, has gained traction in financial circles in recent weeks, as investors come to believe that whenever… The Conversation · May 31, 2025
Smithsonian Museum managed to enrage Donald Trump because he just took a decision which isn’t even remotely legal This is a battle over history and who gets to write it. We Got This Covered · May 31, 2025
‘Going to increase prices on everybody’: US energy department workers sound alarm over cuts Employees say cuts and deregulation undermine department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes The Guardian - US · May 31, 2025
Want to see where Trump’s tariffs are leading US business? Look at Georgia The political swing state has a $900bn economy, with hospitality, industrial manufacturing – and movies The Guardian - US · May 31, 2025
International Students Contributed Record-Breaking $44 Billion To U.S. Economy During Past Academic Year: Report During the 2023-2024 school year, a record-breaking 1.1 million international students contributed $44 billion to U.S. economy. The Trump recent administration's policies could have devastating effects. Latin Times · May 31, 2025
MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/26 - 05/30 Despite a tame inflation read, tariff concerns still weigh on investors as the Trump administration's tariff plans will now be litigated in Federal court MarketBeat · May 31, 2025
US defence chief warns China may invade Taiwan 'imminently' in stark message US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned that China poses an "imminent" threat to Taiwan, urging Asian nations to increase their defence spending and collaborate with the United States to prevent conflict. Evening Standard · May 31, 2025
Jon Sopel says Keir Starmer is ‘cringe’ for handing Donald Trump letter from King Charles Prime minister handed US president with the invitation during his visit in February earlier this year The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
Jewish organizers are increasingly confronting Trump: ‘The repression is growing, but so is the resistance’ As the administration continues to exploit antisemitism to arrest protesters and curb academic freedoms, more American Jews are saying ‘not in my name’ The Guardian - US · May 31, 2025
‘So polarised’: Bruce Springsteen’s anti-Trump comments divide US fans Tensions among the rock icon’s fanbase have spread to his home state of New Jersey The Guardian - US · May 31, 2025
Bond investments look better than ever They're less risky than stocks, can offer steady income and deserve a spot in your portfolio Salon · May 31, 2025
Euronews · May 31, 2025 EU 'strongly regrets' Trump's announcement to double steel and aluminium tariffs to 50% During a rally at a steel plant the US president announced that he will double tariffs on steel imports. Afterwards, he announced the same for aluminium. The measure, which would hit Europe hard, is supposed to come into force on 4 June.
Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025 Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun was noticeably absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2025 Richard Marles welcomes US commitment to Indo-Pacific in face of China’s military buildup Speaking at Shangri-La Dialogue, defence minister urges regional nations to contribute to security amid concerns around ‘costly and destabilising’ Trump tariffs
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2025 Hamas denies rejecting US-led Gaza deal as Israel confirms it killed Mohammed Sinwar – as it happened Militant group calls for changes to US proposal as IDF confirms it killed Hamas leader on 13 May
The Independent UK · May 31, 2025 Harvard student from Wales feels ‘dehumanised’ after Trump’s block on international students A Welsh Harvard University student says he feels “dehumanised” amid Donald Trump’s attempts to revoke the school’s right to host international students.
The Conversation · May 31, 2025 US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system? The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate Report 2025. The report – which includes broader trade…
Evening Standard · May 31, 2025 Trump announces new steel and aluminium tariffs in blow to global markets The US president revealed that tariffs would rise from 25 to 50 per cent
Fortune · May 31, 2025 Trump’s tariffs are headed for a constitutional showdown at the Supreme Court that could reshape presidential power for decades The Trump administration appealed a ruling by a federal trade court invalidating many of the president’s recent tariffs.
The Guardian - US · May 31, 2025 Trump claimed ‘tariffs are easy’ – he’s learning the hard way that’s not the case Time and time again over the past four months, reality has failed to match Trump’s rhetoric
The Independent UK · May 31, 2025 China's factory activity contracts in May, but there are signs of improvement China’s factory activity contracted in May although the decline slowed from April as the country reached a deal with the U.S. to slash President Donald Trump’s sky-high tariffs