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UK’s Refusal to Allow U.S. Iran Strike Plans Sparks Diplomatic Fallout

                                                       British PM Keir Starmer and US President Donald A growing diplomatic rift has emerged between London and Washington after the United Kingdom declined a U.S. request to use RAF bases for potential military strikes on Iran. British officials reportedly argued that authorizing such operations could breach international law, prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to block access to key facilities, including RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The decision has reportedly angered President Donald Trump, who has been weighing military options amid rising tensions with Tehran. Several outlets note that the dispute has spilled into other areas of U.S.–UK cooperation, including disagreements over the future of the joint base at Diego Garcia and Trump’s withdrawal of sup...

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Trump's 10% Tariff: A Global Trade Shake-Up

The United States has begun enforcing President Donald Trump's controversial 10% tariff on imports, marking a significant departure from post-World War II trade norms. This "baseline" tariff, effective at U.S. ports and customs warehouses, is the first step in a broader strategy that includes higher levies on goods from major trading partners.

The move has already sent shockwaves through global markets, wiping out $5 trillion in stock value for S&P 500 companies and causing oil and commodity prices to plummet. Countries like Australia, the UK, and Saudi Arabia are among the first to face the new tariff, with even steeper rates set to impact the European Union and China in the coming weeks.

While the White House defends the tariffs as a response to trade imbalances, critics warn of escalating tensions and potential economic fallout. This seismic shift in U.S. trade policy is reshaping global dynamics, leaving nations scrambling to adapt.

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