Asian markets brush off impact of latest Trump tariff rates
As tariffs hit the poorest nations, one Asian country focuses on a US prank streamer instead
Month: August 2025
Russia’s actions in Ukraine ‘disgusting’, says Trump
US president condemns Russian attacks on Kyiv as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Moscow.
BP crude lifting resumes at key pipeline port after ‘tainted’ oil incident
Oil major says crude deliveries now cleaner through Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline
‘Bill Gates has no role in toxic food coating’: Michelle Pfeiffer apologises after spreading misinformation; what is the controversy about Apeel’s food coating
In July 2025, Michelle Pfeiffer ignited controversy by sharing misinformation about Apeel, a food technology company, and its supposed contamination of organic produce. She falsely linked Bill Gates to the company’s ownership, prompting a strong respon…
Apple overcomes trade war and slow start in AI to deliver strong quarter
The company earned 23.4 billion dollars during its fiscal third quarter, a 9% increase from the same time last year.
Trump Admin Seeks $500 Million Settlement From Harvard Amid Civil Rights Probe
The White House views a payment of $500 million by Harvard University as a floor in negotiations for a settlement, and the cost of a deal could climb far higher if the school doesn’t submit to government oversight provisions.
Donald Trump lashes out at ‘disgusting’ Russia after deadly raids on Ukraine
On Monday, Mr Trump abruptly shortened a previously announced 50-day ultimatum to just 10 days, warning President Vladimir Putin that unless attacks on civilians stop by August 8, the US will hit Russia with fresh sanctions and tariffs.
Watch: ‘UFO’ spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket
Astrophysicists said that the unusual lights spotted over Brisbane were tied to a satellite launch from China.
Ocean Network Express slices forecast as profit plunges on tariff ‘headwinds’
Full-year profit projection reduced to $700m from $1.1bn
Economy likely created 115,000 jobs in July as labor market loses momentum
The American job market is deteriorating — ever so slowly.