Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations against creating a new currency to replace the US dollar, demanding commitments to maintain the dollar's dominance. He also repeated threats to levy a 100% tariff. Bloomberg reports that Saturday’s threat on Truth Social took on new relevance as the president-elect prepares to retake power in January. In response, South Africa’s former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticized Trump’s position on X, saying […]

December 2, 2024 18

World

US President pardons son Hunter Biden

In his final weeks in office, US President Joe Biden has officially pardoned his son Hunter, reversing his earlier position. Hunter Biden had been facing sentencing on federal gun and tax evasion charges. President-elect Donald Trump condemned the pardon as a "miscarriage of justice," while President Biden believes his son was politically targeted, according to The Guardian's Washington correspondent David Smith says President Biden believes his son's been targeted for […]

December 2, 2024 16

World

Japan to provide defense equipment to Asia partners

Japan is planning to provide defense equipment to partners in Asia under its Official Security Assistance scheme. The program provides grants to the armed forces of like minded countries. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.

December 2, 2024 7

World

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te kicks off his second day in the United States as China fumes over the stopover that is part of a weeklong Pacific tour to drum up support for the island China also vowed "resolute countermeasures" on Sunday to a recently approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Laura Westbrook reports.

December 2, 2024 15

World

Trump Appoints Kash Patel to FBI

US Lawmakers from both parties have questioned the political neutrality of Donald Trump's pick for FBI Director Kash Patel. The President-elect has also nominated personal family connections for posts related to US foreign-policy. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

December 2, 2024 18

World

Israel Hamas trade accusations over ceasefire violations

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah mostly appears to be holding- this despite Israel opening fire on mourners at a funeral in the Lebanese town of Khiam, according to local media. Both sides are trading accusations over violations of the terms of the deal. Meanwhile at least 33 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and 137 injured in Israeli attacks in the past day in the Gaza Strip. Nina-Maria […]

December 2, 2024 10

World

US lawmakers targeted by bomb threats

Several U.S. lawmakers were targeted in bomb threats on Thanksgiving. Four House representatives in the state of Connecticut were affected after similar threats were made against Republican nominees for Donald Trump's new cabinet. Ira Spitzer reports.

December 2, 2024 12

Business / Economics

Inflation ticks up in Eurozone

Inflation ticked up to 2.3 percent in November across the Eurozone according to the Eurostat statistics agency. This puts prices above the European Central Bank's two percent target but the increase was expected. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

December 2, 2024 14

Business / Economics

France’s TotalEnergies pauses Adani investments

French oil giant TotalEnergies has halted its investments into Adani Group amid bribery allegations against the Indian conglomerate. US authorities have accused billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives of paying more than $250 million in bribes to government officials to win solar energy contracts. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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