Trump Tariffs Drive Japan’s Economy Into First Contraction In A Year

Trump Tariffs Drive Japan’s Economy Into First Contraction In A Year

TOKYO — November 16, 2025 — Japan’s economy contracted for the first time in more than a year as tariffs imposed by the Trump administration disrupted trade flows and weakened the country’s key export industries, particularly automobiles. According to government data released Sunday, Japan’s GDP fell 1.8% year-on-year in the July–September quarter, marking the first…

US Strike on Pacific Vessel Kills 3 in Expanding Anti-Drug Campaign

US Strike on Pacific Vessel Kills 3 in Expanding Anti-Drug Campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 16, 2025 — The United States military confirmed that three individuals were killed in its latest maritime strike operation in the Pacific, bringing the total death toll from the ongoing campaign to at least 83 since early September. According to the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the strike was conducted by a…

Trump’s Foreign Economic Policy Faces Global Strain and Backlash

Trump’s Foreign Economic Policy Faces Global Strain and Backlash

MANCHESTER — November 15, 2025 — Economists warn that President Donald Trump’s foreign economic policy is increasingly under strain, as missteps in both Argentina’s bailout and the ongoing US-China trade confrontation highlight the growing risks of his administration’s interventionist approach. According to Professor Barry Eichengreen of the University of California, Berkeley, the Trump administration now…

US Government Reopens After Record 43-Day Shutdown Ends

US Government Reopens After Record 43-Day Shutdown Ends

WASHINGTON — November 14, 2025 — The United States government has officially reopened after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown, the longest in US history. The funding impasse disrupted vital programs, halted pay for 1.4 million federal employees, and delayed travel and food-aid operations across the nation. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a new funding bill…

America Enters Bold Economic Experiment Under Trump’s Leadership

America Enters Bold Economic Experiment Under Trump’s Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 12, 2025 — The United States is embarking on one of the most ambitious economic experiments in a century, as President Donald Trump’s administration implements sweeping fiscal, trade, and monetary shifts aimed at reshaping growth, inflation, and government control. Analysts from The Economist say the scope and pace of these overlapping…

Trump Says India Halted Russian Oil Imports as Trade Deal Nears

Trump Says India Halted Russian Oil Imports as Trade Deal Nears

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 12, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that India has largely stopped importing oil from Russia, signaling a potential breakthrough in long-stalled trade talks between Washington and New Delhi. The remarks, made during a White House event, come as the U.S. Supreme Court begins hearings on the legality of Trump-era…

Trump Hails GOP Victory as US Shutdown Nears Official End

Trump Hails GOP Victory as US Shutdown Nears Official End

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 11, 2025 — United States President Donald Trump has declared a “big victory” for his administration and the Republican Party as Congress advances a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown. The president praised party leaders for achieving what he called a decisive political and legislative win. Senate Vote Paves…

US Airspace Cuts Deepen as Shutdown Hits Economy Harder Than Expected

US Airspace Cuts Deepen as Shutdown Hits Economy Harder Than Expected

WASHINGTON — November 8, 2025 — The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is beginning to cause widespread economic and operational disruptions, with federal aviation cuts and delayed public benefits rippling across the country. Officials and economists warn the effects are “far worse than expected,” as consumer confidence falls to a three-year low. FAA Orders Nationwide Flight…

Trump Faces Backlash for Ballroom Project Amid U.S. Hunger Crisis

Trump Faces Backlash for Ballroom Project Amid U.S. Hunger Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 7, 2025 — The U.S. government shutdown reached its 36th day, the longest in American history, triggering widespread food aid delays and transportation disruptions. As millions of Americans struggle with hunger and halted paychecks, President Donald Trump has drawn criticism for reportedly focusing on his latest White House ballroom project. Historic…

U.S. Shutdown Deepens as Trump Administration Orders Flight Reductions

U.S. Shutdown Deepens as Trump Administration Orders Flight Reductions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 6, 2025 — The United States government shutdown entered another critical phase Thursday as the Trump administration ordered a 4% reduction in flights at 40 major airports nationwide. The move intensified travel chaos across the country, while lawmakers in Congress remained deadlocked over funding and healthcare provisions. FAA Orders Flight Cuts…