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In a major change in policy, United States President Donald Trump has authorized directives to broaden exemptions for tariffs recently enforced on products from Canada and Mexico. This move signifies a major withdrawal from actions that had previously caused concern among companies and financial sectors. The exemptions, impacting significant areas of trade between the United States and its two foremost trade associates, come just a few days following the imposition of the tariffs.The declaration comes after several modifications to Trump's trade strategies. Earlier in the week, he temporarily exempted auto manufacturers from a 25% import duty, bringing temporary relief to…

Ukraine and US Unable to Conclude Deal on Rare Earth MineralsOn Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, aiming to sign a deal allowing the US to access Ukraine's rare earth mineral resources. Nonetheless, the discussions took a surprising shift, resulting in a tense argument with Zelensky, Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. After Zelensky left prematurely, the White House confirmed that no deal was finalized.Prior to the meeting, Zelensky had shown optimism, suggesting this "initial" agreement might lead to expanded collaboration. However, he acknowledged that Ukraine still needed to obtain…

Ukraine and US Unable to Conclude Rare Earth Minerals DealThis past Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump convened in Washington with the intention of signing a deal that would allow the US to tap into Ukraine’s rare earth mineral resources. Nevertheless, the session deviated from its intended purpose and concluded with a tense discussion involving Zelensky, Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. After Zelensky’s premature exit, the White House issued a statement confirming that the agreement remained unsigned.Previously, Zelensky had expressed optimism that this "preliminary" agreement could pave the way for further cooperation. However, he confirmed…

In a move that has sparked significant controversy, ex-President Donald Trump has proposed transferring the entire population of Gaza to different nations as a possible resolution to the region's ongoing crisis. This suggestion, presented during a discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, has met with strong disapproval from international aid experts and human rights groups, who caution that such a plan could worsen the already severe humanitarian conditions experienced by Palestinians.Trump's remarks entailed a concept for creating what he referred to as "different areas" in other nations to accommodate Gaza's 1.8 million inhabitants. He asserted…

Todo un detalle. Un gesto que no todos merecen. El asesino ha querido rendir homenaje público a su víctima. No se puede decir que sus palabras sean sentidas. No lo son. En todo caso, medidas y exactas, una forma educada de presentar las condolencias a la familia por la muerte que él ha ordenado y que personalmente no siente en absoluto. Que nadie vea en Putin una conciencia dividida respecto a la vida de Prigozhin. Así hubiera sido en la liquidación de un familiar o un amigo —algo perfectamente plausible y probable—, pero este no era el caso.Las palabras de…

La comisión electoral de Zimbabue proclamó el sábado por la noche a Emmerson Mnangagwa, presidente del país desde 2017, ganador de las elecciones celebradas el miércoles y el jueves con un 52,6% de los votos (2,3 millones de papeletas) frete al 44% de su rival (1,9 millones), Nelson Chamisa. Sin embargo, las misiones de observación electoral de la Unión Europea y de la Comunidad de Desarrollo de África Austral (SADC) denunciaron un “clima de miedo” y “numerosas irregularidades” durante todo el proceso. La oposición ha rechazado unos resultados que califican de “fraude” y que, de confirmarse, permitirían a Mnangagwa presidir…

El dueño del Grupo Wagner, Yevgueni Prigozhin, está oficialmente muerto. “Los exámenes genéticos se han completado”, ha anunciado el Comité de Investigación de la Federación de Rusia, “y a partir de sus resultados se han establecido las identidades de los 10 fallecidos: corresponden a la lista que figura en la hoja de vuelo”. El jefe de la compañía de mercenarios murió el miércoles cuando el avión en el que viajaba desde Moscú a San Petersburgo se estrelló en la región de Tver. En el suceso, ocurrido justo dos meses después de que Prigozhin se amotinase contra el Kremlin, también murieron…

Despite the repudiation of his government, 72% of the British stated that they agreed with the use of the name Malvinas to refer to the islands of the South Atlantic by the European Union (EU), according to an online survey by the newspaper daily express started last Thursday, which was still in force today and in which you can continue to participate. Although the newspaper that published the survey is conservative, right-wing and critical of the EU, its readers were inclined to tolerate the idea of ​​naming the islands "Malvinas", instead of "Falklands". Only 28% said that the EU was…

Elon Musk changed the Twitter logoreplacing its signature blue bird with a stylized X as part of the billionaire's vision to transform the 17-year-old service into a do-it-all app. It only took 24 hours. On Saturday afternoon, Musk invited his 149 million followers to suggest an X logo, then chose one of the designs and on Sunday made it the company's new brand identity. The X is now the logo on the social platform's homepage, Musk's profile picture, and even part of the loading animations. He confirmed in responses to followers that he intends to adopt it as an interim…