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[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that his tariff strategy might result in fewer and costlier products for American consumers, but the economic pain would hit China harder.Speaking to his Cabinet amid fresh signs of economic slowdown, Trump downplayed concerns that the US economy is heading toward a recession. "Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls," Trump said, referring to the potential impact of tariffs on consumer goods. "So maybe the two dolls will cost a couple bucks more than they would normally."His comments came just hours after the US commerce department reported that the economy shrank by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of the year, the first contraction since the start of his second term. The decline was driven by a sharp surge in […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk is not working from White House any more, chief of staff Susie Wiles said. Tesla, once helmed by Elon Musk, is now looking for a CEO. "About a month ago, with Tesla’s TSLA -3.38%decrease; red down pointing triangle stock sinking and some investors irritated about Elon Musk’s White House focus, Tesla’s board got serious about looking for Musk’s successor," the Wall Street Journal reported."The board narrowed its focus to a major search firm, according to the people familiar with the discussions. The current status of the succession planning couldn’t be determined," the media report said adding that it is not clear if Musk himself is aware of the decision. The report further mentioned that an eight-person Tesla board has been looking to add an independent director. At Tesla, which is one of 5 businesses Musk oversees, more […]

[ad_1] As India and Pakistan grapple with renewed tensions after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, a video of Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan making provocative remarks in Pakistan parliament has gone viral, fuelling diplomatic ire and social media outrage. In a fiery speech delivered in Pakistan’s Upper House on April 29, the senator declared, “The first brick of the new Babri mosque in Ayodhya will be laid by Pakistan Army soldiers, and the first azaan will be given by Army Chief Asim Munir himself.”The comments, invoking the Babri mosque demolished in 1992, came as part of a broader tirade laced with religious and militaristic rhetoric. Palwasha Khan, a member of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and deputy information secretary, suggested that the path was being laid for a “Muslim government, specifically a Pakistani Muslim government, in the Indian […]

[ad_1] When the remains of 757 Ukrainian military casualties were exchanged in a frozen forest in February, Red Cross officials noted a disturbing anomaly: body number 757 was recorded as “NM SPAS”, an unidentified male, cause of death listed as heart failure. Weeks later, forensic experts identified the corpse: it was Viktoriia Roshchyna, a 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist, not a soldier, who had been missing since July 2023.A chilling report has alleged that Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna was subjected to severe torture while in Russian custody, including the removal of her brain, broken bones, electrocution, drugging, starvation, and other degrading acts.As per the reports by Guardian, Roshchyna was not just another victim of war. She was one of Ukraine’s most fearless civilian reporters, venturing deep into occupied territories to document crimes the Russian state wanted hidden. Her final journey was a […]

[ad_1] Penn Badgley has always kept his audience hooked. From being the irresistible Dan Humphrey in ‘Gossip Girl’ to the obsessed serial killer Joe Goldberg in ‘You’, he has constantly delivered, and how! The charming star has a legion of fans, thanks to his incredible acting chops and his awe-inspiring fitness. Penn Badgley is bidding farewell to Joe Goldberg with the fifth and final season of the thriller series, and what better time to take a look at the actor’s diet and fitness routine, which gives him a ‘stalk-worthy’ appearance! ‘You’ star’s fitness routine(Pic courtesy: X)Badgley is quite disciplined when it comes to his fitness journey. His regimen focuses on efficiency and strength. Given that he is often cast in films and shows that demand a certain physique, Badgley tries to stick to strength training. For instance, in 2009, as […]

[ad_1] ISI and Pakistan govt have stepped up security for Lashkar-e-Taiba & Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, fearing a covert operation in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources have said.Former commandos from Special Service Group have been assigned to his security detail and additional men deployed at his residences, including the one in Mohalla Johar in Lahore, sources added. He has been deliberately placed in a densely populated area that has a mosque and madrassa besides homes of common Pakistani citizens.As he is currently imprisoned, on paper, his house has been converted into a temporary sub-jail. A control room has been formed to monitor all movements through gesture detection CCTV cameras in a one km radius, sources added.The 77-year-old LeT founder is wanted by the US and India for the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, besides the Pahalgam killings. The […]

[ad_1] Sunny Deol starrer ‘Jaat’ that marked his comeback on the big screen after the huge success of ‘Gadar 2’ has completed a 21-day run at the box office. The movie, which stars Randeep Hooda as the main antagonist, opened with rave reviews and good box office numbers. Initially, it tried to maintain a strong hold at the box office, but now it appears the movie has lost the spring in its step. In its third week, ‘Jaat’ is struggling to chase the Rs.90 crore mark.'Jaat' Box Office Collection Day 21According to the Sacnilk report, the Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda starrer managed to make Rs 50 lakh on its third Wednesday. Though on Tuesday, the movie saw a rise of around 7 per cent and made Rs. 70 lakhs, as compared to the business of Rs. 65 lakhs on […]

[ad_1] The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday formalized minerals agreement after a two-month delay, signaling a shift in Washington’s approach to supporting Kyiv. Described by the Donald Trump administration as a “new form of commitment” to Ukraine following the cessation of military aid, the deal marked a strategic pivot toward economic and resource-based cooperation. "Both sides' commitment to lasting peace and prosperity in Ukraine. This agreement signals clearly to Russia that the Trump administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine over the long term," US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said as he announced the deal.Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal described the newly signed minerals agreement with the States as “good, equal, and beneficial.” He later announced via Telegram that the two nations would jointly establish a Reconstruction Investment Fund, with equal […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on late Wednesday, urging them to "de-escalate tensions" between the two nations. He asked Sharif to condemn the Pahalgama attack that has soured the relations between the two nations."Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar today. The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to cooperation with India against terrorism. He also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia," US state department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.During his conversation with Sharif, Rubio emphasized the importance of condemning the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and called on Pakistani authorities to cooperate […]

[ad_1] International students whose SEVIS records were recently reinstated may once again find themselves in trouble due to a new internal memo issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Charles Kuck, founding partner of Kuck Baxter, an immigration law firm, explains, “It turns out that ICE did not ‘unrevoke’ the SEVIS registration to the date of their mess up (aka the date of termination of the record). They reinstated it as of April 24. That means these international students now have a gap in their SEVIS records, which, according to ICE's new policy renders them out of status during that time.” Being out of status can lead to serious consequences. These include being barred from re-entry for a certain period (3 or 10 years) based on the length of unlawful presence, potential deportation, and difficulties with future visa applications. According to […]