WASHINGTON — The Republican-led Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday to begin debate on a budget blueprint for a multitrillion-dollar package to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda. The measure calls for a steep tax cut and a spending increase for immigration enforcement and a Pentagon expansion, alongside unspecified spending cuts and […]
Tariffs and Policy Shifts Impacting Renewable Energy Sector A combination of policy shifts, marked initially by the previous administration’s freeze on federal funding for numerous renewable energy initiatives alongside a push for increased fossil fuel production, has significantly altered the landscape for clean energy. Subsequently, the implementation of tariffs is […]
EU Condemns Trump’s Tariffs as Global Economy Suffers Major Blow The European Union has strongly denounced President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs as a significant setback for the global economy, triggering defensive responses from world leaders as they assess the wide-ranging implications of these impactful measures on international trade. These […]
GM to Boost US Vehicle Production Following Trump Tariffs Detroit-based automaker General Motors (GM) announced on Thursday a significant increase in vehicle production in Indiana, a direct response to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. This decision reflects the immediate impact of the new trade policy on the auto […]
Auto Industry Braces for Potential ‘Black Swan’ Tariff Impact Analysts caution that recently enacted tariffs represent a ‘black swan event’ for the global auto industry, potentially triggering widespread turmoil and characterized by one leading expert as a “debacle of epic proportions.” The newly imposed levies, specifically targeting foreign-made vehicles, are […]
Dr. Mehmet Oz Appointed to Lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Washington D.C. – Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former heart surgeon and television personality, has been confirmed as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The appointment of Oz, who previously gained fame as […]
Powerful Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand, Global Figures Respond A devastating earthquake struck Southeast Asia on March 28, 2025, causing widespread destruction and loss of life across Myanmar and Thailand. The powerful 7.7-magnitude seismic event inflicted catastrophic structural damage and resulted in numerous fatalities in both nations. While Myanmar and […]
Sweden Revamps Civil Defence Bunkers Amidst Security Concerns In response to heightened geopolitical tensions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine involving Russia, Sweden has announced a significant £7.7 million investment to modernise its civil defence bunkers. This initiative underscores Sweden’s preparedness efforts, reinforcing its network of 64,000 shelters nationwide. These […]