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Military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sentenced 37 people, including 3 Americans, to death for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in May 2024.
NEW: The three Americans had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment ahead of an expected visit by a Trump official.
A spokeswoman for the Democratic Republic of Congo's president announced the reduction of sentence for three American citizens sentenced to death over a failed coup attempt.
Congo has been seeking American support against neighboring Rwanda and the M23 rebel militia that it directs and arms. Congo's president, Félix Tshisekedi, has offered the United States a stake in his country's vast mineral wealth in return for help.
A spokeswoman for the Democratic Republic of Congo's president announced the reduction of sentence for three American citizens sentenced to death over a failed coup attempt.
Congo has been seeking American support against neighboring Rwanda and the M23 rebel militia that it directs and arms. Congo's president, Félix Tshisekedi, has offered the United States a stake in his country's vast mineral wealth in return for help.
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Trump tariffs would hit lower-income Americans hardest
Trump's new tariffs will hit lower-income Americans. According to an analysis by the Yale Budget Lab:
• Low-income households could see a 5.5% drop in disposable income if other countries retaliate with tariffs of their own.
• In comparison, the wealthiest households would see a 2.1% decrease, though in absolute dollar terms, they still bear a larger burden due to higher spending.
• For middle-income families, the average annual cost of the tariffs is about $3,800, while for top earners it could reach $9,500.
Despite promises to lower inflation, Trump's trade war risks raising the cost of everyday goods—from food and clothes to electronics and cars—across the board. The tariffs are expected to significantly influence both U.S. inflation and economic growth.
Source: Axios
Trump's new tariffs will hit lower-income Americans. According to an analysis by the Yale Budget Lab:
• Low-income households could see a 5.5% drop in disposable income if other countries retaliate with tariffs of their own.
• In comparison, the wealthiest households would see a 2.1% decrease, though in absolute dollar terms, they still bear a larger burden due to higher spending.
• For middle-income families, the average annual cost of the tariffs is about $3,800, while for top earners it could reach $9,500.
Despite promises to lower inflation, Trump's trade war risks raising the cost of everyday goods—from food and clothes to electronics and cars—across the board. The tariffs are expected to significantly influence both U.S. inflation and economic growth.
Source: Axios
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Xiaomi SU7 Crash Kills 3 in China Amid Autopilot Concerns
A deadly accident involving Chinese Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle in autopilot mode occurred on March 29 in Tongling, China, killing three university students.
A deadly accident involving Chinese Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle in autopilot mode occurred on March 29 in Tongling, China, killing three university students.
• The SU7 was in Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) mode, traveling at 116 km/h before the driver took control and reduced speed to 97 km/h.
• The vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier on a road under construction and reportedly caught fire. The driver, not the car’s registered owner, survived. All victims were female students.
• Xiaomi is cooperating with authorities and has provided system data for investigation.
This is the first major incident involving the SU7 since its 2024 launch. Following the crash, Xiaomi’s shares dropped 5.5% amid safety concerns.
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Aliyev: Peace Deal Ready, Ball in Armenia’s Court
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the peace treaty with Armenia is fully agreed upon but awaits action from Yerevan.
Key demands of Azerbaijan:
• Dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group
• Removal of territorial claims from Armenia’s constitution
(Specifically, the clause referencing the unification of Azerbaijani territory with Armenia)
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the peace treaty with Armenia is fully agreed upon but awaits action from Yerevan.
Key demands of Azerbaijan:
• Dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group
• Removal of territorial claims from Armenia’s constitution
(Specifically, the clause referencing the unification of Azerbaijani territory with Armenia)
“Our terms are clear and longstanding. If Armenia truly wants peace, it must meet these two legitimate conditions. The ball is in their court.”
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on tariffs:
You have to trust the President’s instincts on the economy.
You have to trust the President’s instincts on the economy.
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General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan conveyed to the UN Secretary-General his agreement to a ceasefire, subject to the RSF's full withdrawal from Khartoum, Kordofan, and El Fasher within a ten-day timeframe, their relocation to consenting Darfur states, and the commencement of a UN-supervised Sudanese dialogue within Sudan.
The Government of Sudan Adopts the Following Roadmap:
• A ceasefire can only occur if it includes full humanitarian access, particularly in Khartoum, Kordofan, Darfur, and other regions witnessing intense clashes. Some areas, like parts of Darfur, see escalations that may last up to 5 days.
• The return of displaced persons and the entry of humanitarian aid (without restriction) must be implemented within three days.
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European Tourists Shun U.S.
European travelers are increasingly avoiding trips to the U.S., citing political tensions and stricter border policies under President Trump.
European travelers are increasingly avoiding trips to the U.S., citing political tensions and stricter border policies under President Trump.
• Booking Drop: Accor SA reports a 25% decline in summer bookings from Europe to the U.S., up from an 18–20% drop earlier this year.
• Traveler Concerns: Reports of tourist detentions and fears of hostility at U.S. borders have created a “bad buzz” among travelers.
• Shift in Destinations: Many are choosing Canada, South America, or Egypt instead.
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Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski:
Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, as Russia might interpret it as an attempt by Warsaw to seize Ukrainian territory.
We don’t want to give them that pretext.
Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, as Russia might interpret it as an attempt by Warsaw to seize Ukrainian territory.
We don’t want to give them that pretext.
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Trump Lawyer Explores Third-Term Possibility
Donald Trump’s attorney, Boris Epshteyn, has reportedly looked into legal options for Trump to run for a third presidential term, despite the 22nd Amendment banning more than two.
Source: WSJ
Donald Trump’s attorney, Boris Epshteyn, has reportedly looked into legal options for Trump to run for a third presidential term, despite the 22nd Amendment banning more than two.
• In 2023, Epshteyn suggested Trump could possibly run in 2028, even if he wins in 2024.
• Some legal theorists have floated unconventional scenarios, but these are highly disputed and not widely accepted.
• Trump hasn’t ruled it out, saying he’s been encouraged by supporters but called talk of a third term premature.
Source: WSJ
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The YPG/PKK-linked SDF has withdrawn from the Tishrin Dam, east of Aleppo, in accordance with a prior agreement reached with the newly formed Syrian Arab government.
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The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will visit Moscow tomorrow. Sahel nations and Russia seek to strengthen ties, the three African countries' foreign ministries said in a joint statement.
"The Moscow meeting represents an important step in establishing strategic, pragmatic, dynamic and supportive cooperation and partnership relations in areas of common interest between the Confederation of Sahel States (AES)and Russia," the ministries said.
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The United States has added 4 individuals, 3 legal entities, and one dry cargo ship to the sanctions lists against Russia.
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Netanyahu intends to appoint the current deputy Shin Bet chief as acting chief of the Shin Bet until a permanent appointment is made.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Source: Jerusalem Post
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NATO Secretary General Rutte:
NATO allies have pledged more than 20 billion euros in military support for Ukraine in the first three months of 2025.
NATO allies have pledged more than 20 billion euros in military support for Ukraine in the first three months of 2025.
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