Author: Grace Johnson

President Donald Trump has finalized a series of trade and mineral agreements with Southeast Asian nations, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties across the region. The deals aim to enhance trade, secure access to critical minerals, and reduce U.S. reliance on other global sources. Trump described the agreements as a win for American workers and industries. “These partnerships will create jobs, strengthen our economy, and ensure access to essential resources,” he said during a press briefing. The deals cover key sectors, including technology, manufacturing, and mineral exports. The agreements specifically address critical minerals used in electronics, renewable energy,…

NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to the Moon, marking a major milestone in space exploration. The upcoming flight will carry humans farther into space than ever before, following the success of Artemis 1. The Artemis 2 crew has completed extensive training, including simulations, emergency drills, and zero-gravity exercises. NASA officials say the astronauts are confident and prepared for all aspects of the mission. This mission is a key step toward returning humans to the lunar surface. Unlike Artemis 1, which was an uncrewed test flight, Artemis 2 will carry astronauts around the Moon and…

US President Donald Trump has imposed higher tariffs on Canadian goods after Ontario aired an anti-tariff advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan. Trump condemned the advert as a “fraud” and attacked Canadian officials for allowing it to air before the World Series baseball championship. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now,” he wrote on social media on Saturday. Trade war deepens between Washington and Ottawa Trump’s move followed his abrupt withdrawal from trade talks with Canada on Thursday. Ontario…

Beef prices across the United States have soared to their highest levels in decades, igniting a political and economic battle that has reached the White House. Donald Trump, who once boasted that inflation was “dead,” now faces growing frustration as expensive beef threatens his promise to lower grocery prices for American families. This week, he publicly urged ranchers to cut cattle prices. But his push — and new proposals from his administration — have triggered anger among ranchers who warn his plans could harm small producers while failing to bring relief at the checkout. America’s cattle industry on the brink…

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the high-level meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of a major Asian summit. The encounter has been in preparation for weeks, though growing tensions between Washington and Beijing nearly disrupted it. It will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since Trump’s return to the presidency. Trump has warned he will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports in November if Beijing does not ease its restrictions on rare earth exports. White House prepares agenda for…

Tesla achieved its highest quarterly revenue yet, but profits fell sharply. Rising tariffs, higher research costs, and growing competition weighed on earnings despite strong demand. Revenue climbs, profits slide For the quarter ending September, Tesla posted $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, a 12% increase from last year. Profits fell 37% due to higher tariffs and growing investment in research and development. Investors reacted cautiously. Tesla shares dropped 3.8% in after-hours trading. Still, the company maintains a market value of around $1.4 trillion, supported by confidence in Elon Musk’s plans for AI and robotics. Tax credit rush fuels US sales…

Positive earnings reports from industrial and capital-goods companies helped push parts of the U.S. stock market higher, with the Dow leading gains ahead of broader indexes. Analysts noted that stronger-than-expected corporate results point to ongoing business investment and solid demand for industrial equipment. Companies in the industrial and capital-goods sectors have reported revenue and profit figures that exceeded expectations for the quarter. These results indicate that many businesses continue to invest in machinery, production capacity, and infrastructure, even amid broader economic uncertainties. The resilience of these sectors has been a key factor in lifting market sentiment. Industrial companies produce machinery,…

Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after cancelling plans for face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to halt fighting along the current front line blocked any chance of progress. Washington abandons Budapest summit plan A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The statement came only days after Trump had announced that both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. The widening gap between US and Russian…

During a high-level visit to Washington, President Donald Trump engaged in light-hearted banter with Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd. The exchange acknowledged past critical remarks while emphasizing the strong relationship between the United States and Australia. Officials said the conversation highlighted the friendly diplomatic ties shared by the two nations. Trump and Rudd discussed past comments and differences with humor, signaling a mutual commitment to cooperation and dialogue. “This meeting reflects the importance of maintaining open communication with our allies,” a White House spokesperson said. “Even when opinions differ, the U.S. and Australia continue to work together on global and regional…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced late Monday that it had repaired a massive technical fault that knocked out access to thousands of websites and apps around the world for much of the day. More than 1,000 platforms — including Snapchat and major banks like Lloyds and Halifax — went offline because of failures within Amazon’s cloud network in the United States. Downdetector, which tracks service interruptions, recorded more than 11 million problem reports during the disruption. Experts said the event highlighted how fragile the internet has become as global systems rely heavily on a few cloud providers. Small glitch, global…