Putin lays out terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has stated that while he supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, “questions” still surround the specifics of the truce. During discussions with the United States earlier this week, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire plan, to which the Russian president was reacting.
Trump threatens to impose a 200% EU alcohol tariff
After US President Donald Trump threatened a 200% tariff on all alcohol imported into the US from the European Union (EU), the EU also threatened to impose a 50% tax on whiskey imports from the US in retaliation for Trump’s tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to the US.
Two judges mandate that the Trump administration reinstate fired employees
Two US judges have ordered several federal government agencies to restore the jobs of probationary employees who were fired in large numbers by the Trump administration last month. California District Judge William Alsup described the dismissal of these workers as a “sham” strategy to avoid following the correct procedures for cutting the federal workforce.
A US woman was arrested for allegedly holding her stepson captive for 20 years
According to authorities, a Connecticut man who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for 20 years managed to get out by burning the tiny room where he was kept.
Authorities rescued the skinny 32-year-old man from a 72-square-foot (6.7-square-meter) room after responding to the fire. The alleged prisoner was treated for smoke inhalation and weighed 68 pounds (30 kilograms) when he escaped.
Naples residents set up camp outside following an earthquake that occurred overnight.
The Phlegraean Fields, a vast region of ancient volcanoes encompassing a large portion of the Naples metropolitan area, experienced the strongest earthquake in recorded history. The population was alert after it matched the magnitude of another quake in the same region last May.
An actor ‘Darren Wang’ arrested for avoiding conscription enlists in the military.
After being jailed for allegedly evading necessary military service, a Taiwanese actor officially started his conscription.
Local news outlets claim that Darren Wang, who gained notoriety for his breakthrough performance in the 2015 adolescent rom-com Our Times, attempted to obtain a military service exemption by using falsified medical records.
‘Proving anything’ is not pressure Hamilton feels.
The seven-time champion departed the company after 12 seasons in which Mercedes became the most successful team-driver combination in Formula 1 history. The 40-year-old Briton has only won two races since the 2022 season began, despite winning six of his drivers’ titles from 2014 to 2020.
Putin is in Kursk, and a US team travels to Moscow to discuss Ukraine.
President Donald Trump has announced that US officials will travel to Russia to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Following a much-anticipated meeting with US officials in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian leaders agreed to a 30-day truce. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier stated that the “ball is truly in their [Russia’s] court” and that the United States thinks peace talks are the best option to end the conflict.
The Pakistan army reports that the train has released 300 captives.
More than 300 captives were released by Pakistan’s army Tuesday from a passenger train that militants had taken over in the province of Balochistan. Thirty-three insurgents were slain during the operation, according to the military spokesperson.
Trump halts his intention to impose 50% tariffs on Canada on steel and aluminum.
Hours after first threatening to quadruple US duties on Canadian steel and metal imports to 50%, Donald Trump has canceled the plan. Nevertheless, 25% tariffs were implemented and entered into force on Wednesday.
The president’s action follows hours after Trump threatened to drastically raise tariffs on the US, when the Canadian province of Ontario suspended new 25% fees on electricity it exports to some northern US states. It was the most recent trade war conflict that could harm the two North American neighbors economically.