US President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, citing a "national emergency" due to illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Announced through three executive orders, the tariffs include a 25% duty on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods, starting Tuesday. Additionally, Canadian energy resources will be taxed at a reduced 10% rate "until the crisis is alleviated."Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify the tariffs, claiming that the Biden administration’s border policies led to the worst immigration crisis in US history. He also accused China of failing to curb fentanyl
On January 29, 2025, a midair collision occurred between a PSA Airlines regional passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington Airport in Washington, D.C. The jet, operating as American Eagle flight 5342, was traveling from Wichita, Kansas, to Reagan National Airport, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members. The Black Hawk helicopter, a Sikorsky H-60 model, had three soldiers on board at the time of the collision.The crash happened around 8:53 pm local time, with the passenger jet plummeting into the Potomac River, which borders the airport. Authorities, including DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has taken the tech world by storm with its groundbreaking AI model, R1. Within a year of its founding in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, DeepSeek has emerged as a formidable rival to AI giants like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. The app’s sudden rise to the top of Apple’s App Store downloads in the US, UK, and China underscores its disruptive potential. This achievement is even more remarkable given the US’s ongoing restrictions on advanced semiconductor exports to China, which were intended to stymie such advancements. Here are some vital points about DeepSeek and why it’s making
The M23 rebel group has seized control of Goma, a key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after a rapid offensive against the Congolese army. Videos shared by residents showed M23 fighters patrolling Goma’s streets, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee nearby towns in search of safety. The city, home to over a million people, experienced hours of gunfire and explosions before falling silent, according to local media reports.The crisis escalated as DR Congo’s foreign minister accused Rwanda of declaring war by sending troops to support the M23 rebels. Rwanda, in turn, alleged that Kinshasa
As part of a 42-day ceasefire agreement, Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers—Karina Ariev (20), Daniella Gilboa (20), Naama Levy (20), and Liri Albag (19)—on Saturday. The release was facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and broadcast live, marking the second exchange of hostages and prisoners under the ongoing cease-fire.These young women were abducted during Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, which marked the beginning of the conflict. Each soldier’s story highlights the harrowing nature of their captivity: from Levy’s history of advocating for coexistence to Gilboa’s injury during her abduction, Albag’s emotional distress
The newly sworn-in Donald Trump administration has reportedly ordered a sweeping freeze on foreign aid, sparing only Israel and Egypt, according to an AFP report. The decision aligns with President Trump’s “America First” policy, which aims to limit overseas assistance and prioritize domestic interests.An internal memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that no new funds would be obligated for new or extended awards unless reviewed and approved by the administration. This freeze impacts various forms of foreign aid, including military funding and development assistance, except for critical support to Israel and Egypt.The exemptions for Israel and Egypt reflect
A federal judge has temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to redefine birthright citizenship, deeming it “blatantly unconstitutional.” U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, during the hearing, expressed disbelief at the order’s constitutionality, stating it “boggles the mind.” The restraining order, filed by Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington, is part of a broader legal challenge involving 22 states and immigrant rights groups.Trump’s executive order, slated to take effect on February 19, asserts that children born to non-citizens are not subject to U.S. jurisdiction and, therefore, are ineligible for citizenship unless one parent is a U.S. citizen. Critics argue
After decades of speculation, scientists may have solved the 50-year-old mystery surrounding Mars' 'dichotomy'—a stark contrast between the planet's northern and southern hemispheres. The northern lowlands are 5-6 kilometers lower with a thinner crust compared to the southern highlands, which are ancient, cratered, and magnetized. Known since NASA's Viking orbiter mission in the 1970s, this enigma puzzled researchers for years.A groundbreaking study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests the dichotomy stems from internal heat transfer rather than external cosmic collisions. Leveraging marsquake data from NASA's InSight lander, scientists uncovered evidence of ancient tectonic activity. These tectonic plates, now frozen as
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, pledging to usher in what he called a “golden age” for the country. In his inaugural speech, Trump promised a “revolution of common sense,” vowing to restore America’s global respect and focus on domestic prosperity. Vice President J.D. Vance was sworn in first, using a family bible, followed by Trump, who took the oath on both his family bible and the one used by Abraham Lincoln during his 1861 inauguration.The ceremony was attended by influential figures, including billionaires and tech leaders like Elon Musk,
