News for April 2, 2025

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could trigger a long trade war that raises prices, slows growth, and puts the global economy at risk.

José Adolfo Macías Villamar, the fugitive leader of Ecuador’s Los Choneros gang, has been indicted in the United States for allegedly helping move large amounts of cocaine and weapons.

President Donald Trump has rolled out a wide set of new US tariffs that raise import costs on many foreign goods and could shake trade and markets.

President Donald Trump announced new US import tariffs, including a 10% baseline tax and much higher rates for some major trade partners, in a sharp escalation of trade tensions.

Marine Le Pen’s conviction and election ban have put her 2027 presidential bid in doubt and left France’s far right facing an uncertain future.

President Félix Tshisekedi has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted over a failed coup attempt in DR Congo, changing their punishment to life in prison.

North Korea blasted a U.S.-Japan missile production deal, saying it raises security risks and shows Washington is pushing to militarize Japan.

President Felix Tshisekedi has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted in Congo’s failed coup case to life in prison.

President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, including the European Union and India, in a move that rattled markets and raised fears of higher prices and economic strain.

Denmark’s prime minister is visiting Greenland to meet its incoming leader after U.S. interest in the island has increased tensions over its future and ties with Denmark.