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Trump Tariff Promises Get A Reality Check

A gathering of global economic leaders in Washington wraps up Saturday with tariff talks between the United States and partners still unresolved -- and anxiety building over the state of the global economy.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

Kennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled, organizers say

Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Trump demands ‘high level’ Moscow-Kyiv meeting as Russian general killed by car bomb

Trump said a deal was “very close” on the same day Yaroslav Moskalik, a deputy chief in the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, was killed by an explosive device that was placed in his car

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

US Envoy Meets Putin In Russia For Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Friday to tout Washington's plan to settle the Ukraine conflict, a day after Donald Trump issued a direct appeal to the Russian president to halt his offensive.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

Trump’s transactional instincts could help forge a new Iran nuclear deal

The president has a chance to make good on his reputation as a dealmaker as Iran moves closer to a nuclear weapon

The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2025

Starmer slaps down Reeves for claiming UK-EU trade more important than US deal ahead of Washington talks

Chancellor made comments ahead of her crucial meeting with US counterpart Scott Bessent on Friday

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

OPINION - Vladimir Putin wants to declare victory in Ukraine by May 9th — but even Trump's 'peace' plan leaves him with problems

Donald Trump says his seven-point peace plan is his last throw on Ukraine – saying to Moscow and Ukraine, take it, or I leave it. “It’s time for them to either say yes, or the United States to walk away from the process,” said JD Vance in his characteristic faux-naïve…

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Reeves to hold trade talks with US counterpart in Washington

Rachel Reeves will conclude her trip to the IMF’s spring meetings with talks on a potential US-UK trade deal.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

EU Still Far From Tariff Deal With US: French Minister

The European Union and United States are far from reaching a deal on tariffs, France's economy minister said Thursday, as the bloc seeks a way out from trade tensions with Washington.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

41 New Trader Joe’s Stores Are Opening in 2025 — Is Your City on the List?

From coast to coast, Trader Joe’s has 41 new stores planned for 2025 — here’s where they’re opening.

Kiplinger · Apr 24, 2025