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US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs by 115% for 90 Days

The U.S. and China on Monday agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods in a move that shows a thawing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. “We have reached an agreement on a 90-day pause and substantially move down the tariff levels. Both sides on the reciprocal tariffs will move their tariffs down 115%,” Bessent said.

Hamas says it released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas released US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in Gaza since October 2023, on Monday afternoon. The handover took place in Khan Younis – in the southern Gaza Strip – amid direct talks between Hamas and the United States aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.

First group of white South Africans lands in US under Trump refugee plan

The first set of White South African "Afrikaners" granted refugee status by President Donald Trump will arrive Monday to the United States.

Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial named acting librarian of Congress

Todd Blanche, former Trump lawyer, appointed acting Librarian of Congress after Carla Hayden's dismissal amid criticism of a 'woke' agenda

Trump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday raised the prospect of joining talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday. Trump will be visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar this week. He said: "I think you may have a good result out of the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine."