Maseru, Lesotho – Lesotho has found itself at the top of the United States’ latest tariff list, with the highest import tax rate imposed by former President Donald Trump. In a trade policy announcement on Wednesday, Trump declared that goods imported from the small southern African nation would now be subject to a 50% tariff,…
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US Stock Market Plunges After Trump Tariff Announcement as Canada Retaliates.
The US stock market saw a sharp decline following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping global tariffs. Major corporations, including Nike, Apple, and Amazon, experienced drops in their share prices as investors reacted to the news. Despite the market turbulence, the White House urged Wall Street to remain confident, stating that the administration’s economic…
Trump to Unveil Tariffs Amid Warnings from European Leaders.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce a sweeping new tariff policy in a major White House address. The move, expected within hours, has already sparked concerns from European leaders who warn that escalating trade tensions could lead to a full-blown trade war. Countries including Germany and Italy have voiced opposition…
Museveni Appoints Arthur Mugyenyi as New ISO Boss.
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Arthur Mugyenyi as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO) following the death of Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka on January 29, 2025. Mugyenyi, a seasoned intelligence officer from Kiruhura District, has served in various capacities within ISO since 2001, gaining extensive experience in intelligence operations and security…
Zambia President Orders Ministers to Stay Awake in Cabinet Meetings.
Lusaka, Zambia – President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to his ministers, urging them to remain alert during cabinet meetings and refrain from dozing off. The president expressed concern over the trend of government officials falling asleep during crucial discussions, attributing it to indulgence and a lack of self-discipline. Speaking during the swearing-in…
Trump Finalizes Tariff Plan as UK Promises ‘Calm’ Response – But EU ‘Ready to Retaliate’.
World leaders are on edge as they await details of US President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, set to be unveiled on April 2. While speculation continues, the specifics remain largely unknown, heightening global economic tensions. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump spent the day with his trade and tariff…
Zimbabwe Shuts Down Amid Calls for Protests.
Zimbabwe experienced a nationwide shutdown as citizens chose to stay away from the streets rather than participate in planned protests calling for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s resignation. The protest, organized by a group of disgruntled war veterans, was meant to pressure the president to step down over allegations of s and an alleged attempt to extend…
Germany Gears Up for War Readiness Amid Russian Threats.
Munster, Germany – A cloud of brown dust billows into the air as a missile launcher races across a field towards its firing position. Moments later, a soldier counts down from five before the roar of a rocket pierces the sky. The blasts and booms of such military exercises have become a common occurrence…
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