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Trump Moves to Impose 10% Global Tariff After Court Setback

                                                        U.S. President Donald Trump In the wake of a major Supreme Court defeat, President Donald Trump announced that he will sign an executive order to impose a 10% global tariff on U.S. trading partners. The move comes just hours after the Court struck down his earlier sweeping tariff measures, ruling 6–3 that he had exceeded his authority under emergency powers.  Trump said the new tariff will be enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows temporary trade measures to address balance‑of‑payments issues. He emphasized that the tariff would be added “over and above” existing duties, signaling his intent to continue pursuing aggressive trade policies despite the legal setback.  Defiant in tone, Trump insisted that the ruling would not constrain...
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Tragedy in Gaza: Airstrike Claims Lives Amid Ongoing Conflict


In a devastating turn of events, Israeli forces bombarded homes in the northern Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people. The airstrike, which targeted a building in the town of Beit Lahiya, left several others wounded and many more missing. The Palestinian Civil Emergency Service reported that rescue workers struggled to reach the site immediately due to the ongoing conflict.

The attack has further strained the already overwhelmed hospitals in the area, which are barely operational and unable to cope with the influx of wounded individuals. Residents in Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoun reported that clusters of houses were bombed, with some set ablaze. Israeli drones also dropped bombs outside a school sheltering displaced families, suggesting an attempt to scare them into leaving.

The Israeli military, which began its offensive against Hamas in Gaza following the militant group's attack on southern Israeli communities on October 7, 2023, stated that its latest operations in northern Gaza aim to prevent militants from regrouping and launching further attacks. However, the ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with Gaza officials reporting over 44,400 deaths and widespread destruction across the enclave.

Efforts to reach a ceasefire continue, with Egyptian officials hosting talks between Hamas and the rival Fatah group led by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The discussions aim to establish a committee to govern post-war Gaza, but no final agreement has been reached. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with the international community calling for urgent action to address the dire situation.

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