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Trump Administration Advances New Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Setback
The Trump administration is pushing forward with an across-the-board 15% global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down earlier duties. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described the new measures as legally durable, potentially implemented under emergency trade provisions for up to 150 days, amid efforts to address trade imbalances despite the court’s rejection of prior policies. This escalation continues to raise concerns about international trade disruptions.
Source: The New York Times
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U.S. Secret Service Kills Armed Intruder at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
U.S. Secret Service agents and local police fatally shot an armed man who breached a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida early Sunday, carrying a shotgun and other items. The incident highlights heightened security risks amid ongoing political tensions and a noted spike in political violence across the country.
Source: Reuters
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Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Russia conducted a large-scale assault using hundreds of drones and missiles targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities, including in Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in at least one death and several injuries. Ukrainian officials described the strikes as focused on crippling power infrastructure as the war enters its fifth year, with no signs of de-escalation from Moscow.
Source: Reuters
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Iranian University Students Stage New Protests Amid U.S. Military Tensions
University students in Iran held fresh demonstrations around memorials for those killed in prior crackdowns, coinciding with nationwide university reopenings. The protests occur as Iran braces for potential limited U.S. strikes, with the Trump administration building up significant military presence in the Middle East while indirect nuclear talks remain stalled.
Source: NPR
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Pakistan Claims 70 Militants Killed in Cross-Border Strikes on Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military reported killing at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border, targeting hideouts blamed for recent attacks inside Pakistan. The operation has drawn attention amid ongoing regional instability and accusations of cross-border militancy.
Source: NPR
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Protests in Verona Against Winter Olympics Ahead of Closing Ceremony
Hundreds marched in Verona, Italy, protesting housing costs and environmental impacts linked to the ongoing Winter Olympics, just hours before the closing ceremony. This follows a larger, violent demonstration in Milan earlier, reflecting local opposition to the Games’ effects.
Source: U.S. News & World Report
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Greenland Rejects Trump’s Offer of U.S. Hospital Ship
Greenland’s Prime Minister dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to send a hospital ship to the territory, saying “no thanks” amid Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring Greenland. The rejection underscores tensions in U.S.-Danish relations over the autonomous Arctic territory.
Source: Reuters
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Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Reportedly Killed in Military Operation
Mexican authorities reportedly killed high-profile drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” in a military operation, according to government sources. The action triggered retaliatory violence, including torched vehicles in Jalisco state.
Source: Reuters
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U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Set for Geneva as Tensions Escalate
Oman confirmed that indirect U.S.-Iran talks on the nuclear program will occur in Geneva on Thursday, following weeks of stalled negotiations and U.S. military buildups. Iran has signaled a counterproposal amid Trump’s warnings of possible limited strikes if no deal is reached.
Source: Al Jazeera
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Hungary Blocks EU Sanctions Package Over Ukrainian Oil Flow Concerns
Hungary has vetoed an EU sanctions package until oil flows from Ukraine resume, highlighting internal EU divisions on Russia-related measures. This comes amid broader European debates on energy security and support for Ukraine.
Source: Euronews
