Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te is pushing for zero tariffs and deeper trade cooperation with the United States in response to new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. Trump’s move slapped a 32% tariff on nearly all Taiwanese exports except semiconductors, sparking sharp criticism from Taipei and setting the stage for major shifts in U.S.-Taiwan trade policy.
British military officials have discovered Russian spy sensors concealed in UK waters, reportedly intended to monitor the movements of the Royal Navy's Vanguard-class nuclear submarines.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act, effectively upholding stringent restrictions on firearm possession in the state.
For the third consecutive week, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have taken to the streets in unprecedented protests against Hamas, the Islamist group governing the territory since 2007.
The Trump administration filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court, asking it to halt a judge's order demanding the return of an illegal immigrant believed to be a member of MS-13.
President Donald Trump ordered a new review of the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel. The deal was previously blocked by the Biden administration.
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he has launched an investigation into Kellogg's for possible violations of the state's consumer protection laws.