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In a provocative move, US President Donald Trump has demanded that American military and commercial ships pass through the Panama and Suez Canals without paying transit fees, citing the United States’ historical contributions to these critical waterways. The announcement, made via Truth Social, has ignited diplomatic debates and raised questions about international law, trade, and … Read more
The election of a pope is a sacred and intricate process, deeply rooted in centuries of Catholic tradition. Known as the papal conclave, this highly secretive procedure brings together the College of Cardinals to select the next Bishop of Rome, the spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. With the recent passing of Pope … Read more
Beijing, April 2025 – In a significant but largely unpublicized move, China has quietly exempted several categories of U.S.-made goods from its sweeping 125% retaliatory tariffs, offering relief to critical sectors such as semiconductors, aviation, and medical equipment. The targeted exemptions underscore Beijing’s pragmatic approach to the ongoing trade dispute with Washington, as it seeks to … Read more
China’s military modernization and strategic advancements continue to reshape the global security landscape, with recent developments highlighting the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) expanding capabilities across land, sea, air, and emerging domains like cyber and space. Drawing from recent reports and regional activities, China’s military growth reflects a deliberate push to assert dominance in the Indo-Pacific … Read more
A Region in Turmoil On March 11, 2025, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train near Quetta-Sibi, Pakistan, holding ~450 passengers hostage for 36 hours. The military’s rescue operation freed 346 hostages but left at least 21 civilians and 4 security personnel dead, though some reports suggest higher military losses. This attack … Read more
Pakistan is grappling with a deepening crisis that has sparked fears of civil war and, in the event of conflict with India, the potential fragmentation of the nation. As political turmoil, militancy, and ethnic tensions converge, analysts warn that Pakistan’s stability hangs in the balance. With India-Pakistan relations strained by a recent terrorist attack in … Read more
A massive explosion rocked the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, on Saturday, injuring at least 406 people, according to state media reports. The blast, which occurred at one of Iran’s most advanced container ports, caused significant damage, shattering windows within a several-kilometer radius and sending thick plumes of black smoke into the … Read more
As Google faces mounting pressure from US regulators in a landmark antitrust trial, some of the world’s biggest tech companies are preparing for a potential bidding war over one of the internet’s most valuable assets: the Chrome browser. Who Wants Chrome? Yahoo, OpenAI, and Perplexity have all publicly declared their interest in acquiring Chrome if … Read more
In a bold move to champion user privacy, Apple has launched a campaign urging iPhone users to reconsider using Google Chrome as their default browser. The tech giant’s latest push comes in response to Google’s recent decision to retain third-party tracking cookies in Chrome, a move that has reignited debates about digital privacy. A Reversal … Read more
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists in Brazil have uncovered the oldest known ant fossil, a 113-million-year-old specimen that roamed the Earth alongside dinosaurs. This remarkable find, led by Anderson Lepeco at the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo and detailed in a study published in Current Biology, offers fresh insights into the early … Read more
Washington/Kyiv/Moscow, April 25, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited international controversy by declaring that Crimea “will stay with Russia” as part of any peace deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. The statement, made in a recent interview with Time magazine and reiterated in public remarks, signals a dramatic shift in U.S. policy and has … Read more
April 25, 2025 – Today, the world unites to observe World Malaria Day 2025, a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about malaria, a life-threatening mosquito-borne disease. This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” calls for renewed commitment, innovative strategies, and collective action to accelerate malaria elimination. The Global Impact of Malaria Malaria, … Read more
The European Commission is preparing to launch an in-depth investigation into Universal Music Group’s (UMG) proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, amid mounting concerns from the independent music sector and EU officials that the deal could significantly increase UMG’s dominance in the global music industry. Key Details of the Deal Must Read: Alphabet … Read more
SAN BRUNO, CA – YouTube, the global video-sharing giant, marked its 20th anniversary on April 23, 2025, celebrating a monumental milestone: over 20 billion videos have been uploaded to the platform since its inception in 2005. The company, now a cornerstone of digital culture, shared this staggering statistic alongside a host of new features and … Read more
President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential de-escalation in the ongoing trade war with China, suggesting that the current 145% tariffs on Chinese goods could be significantly reduced. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump acknowledged that the tariffs are “very high” and stated they would “come down substantially” as part of negotiations … Read more
New York, April 23, 2025 — Twelve Democratic-led states have launched a legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff policies, filing a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York. The states—Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, and Vermont—contend that the tariffs, imposed under … Read more
Washington, April 24, 2025 — The U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a flagship foreign aid agency established by President George W. Bush to fight global poverty, is being dismantled as part of a broad government downsizing led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Agency Closure and Workforce Reductions … Read more
April 22, 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a global movement dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. Observed annually, Earth Day unites individuals, communities, and organizations to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and inspire actionable change. As we celebrate this milestone, The Interview Times delves into the history, significance, themes, and ways … Read more
As of April 21, 2025, President Donald Trump has ramped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, threatening to remove him amid economic turbulence and a looming Supreme Court decision that could ease such a move. Trump, frustrated by Powell’s reluctance to slash interest rates aggressively, recently stated, “Powell’s not doing what’s right … Read more
The Trump administration is advancing a groundbreaking strategy to establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, aiming to position the nation as a global leader in digital assets without imposing any financial burden on taxpayers. Central to this vision is the innovative idea of using tariff revenues—collected under President Trump’s “America First” trade policies—as a key … Read more