Euro Dips After Trump Tariff Threat, Dollar Edges Up
The euro briefly touched a three-week low on Monday before partially rebounding, as markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 30% tariff on imports from two major U.S. trading partners starting August 1. The dollar gained slightly amid investor caution and renewed global trade tension.
Israeli Strike Kills Eight in Gaza, Mostly Children
An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians, mostly children, as they gathered to collect water. The Israeli military acknowledged a missile malfunction during an attempt to target an Islamic Jihad militant. The incident has drawn condemnation and heightened fears of civilian casualties amid the ongoing conflict.
Palestinians Mourn Two Killed by Settlers in West Bank Clashes
Hundreds of Palestinians gathered to mourn two men killed in overnight clashes with Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. One of the victims, 20-year-old Sayafollah Musallet, was a U.S. citizen. Tensions continue to rise amid growing settler violence, drawing international concern over escalating instability in the region.
EU Presses for Trade Deal as Trump Plans 30% Tariffs
The European Union confirmed it is actively pursuing a trade agreement with the United States, following President Trump’s announcement of a 30% tariff on most EU imports beginning August 1. Brussels warned of potential retaliation but emphasized diplomacy, aiming to avert a full-scale trade war between the long-standing transatlantic partners.
EU Pauses Tariff Response to US Until August
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods until early August. The decision allows time for negotiations after President Trump threatened new 30% tariffs. Brussels remains ready to act if talks fail, keeping €21 billion in countermeasures on standby.
UK Police Arrest Dozens of Pro-Palestine Action Protesters
British police arrested dozens of protesters demonstrating in support of the banned activist group Palestine Action. The arrests took place during a coordinated protest targeting companies linked to Israeli defense firms. Authorities cited violations of public order and the group’s outlawed status. Human rights advocates have criticized the crackdown, calling it a threat to free […]
Kristi Noem: Over 286,000 Migrants Arrested Since Trump’s Return
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that more than 286,000 migrants have been apprehended since President Donald Trump resumed office. In a press briefing, she confirmed ongoing talks with Republican-led states to set up an additional migrant detention facility. The move reflects the administration’s aggressive stance on border security and immigration enforcement amid rising […]