Trump Administration Ends Tariff Exemption for Small Packages
A long-standing tariff exemption for low-value imports officially ended at 12:01 a.m. Friday, meaning all packages under $800 entering the United States are now subject to duties. The move closes the “de minimis” loophole, which President Donald Trump had already eliminated earlier this year for shipments from China and Hong Kong. Administration officials say extending […]
Air Peace to Launch Direct Lagos–Brazil Flights in November 2025
Air Peace, Nigeria’s national carrier, has announced plans to commence direct flights from Lagos to Brazil in November 2025. The move follows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s approval for the airline to operate flights between Lagos and São Paulo, under a bilateral air services agreement (BASA) signed during President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit […]
Judge Orders Musk to Face Lawsuit Over $1 Million-a-Day Giveaway
Elon Musk must face a lawsuit accusing him of misleading voters into signing a petition during the 2024 election campaign with the promise of winning his $1 million-a-day giveaway, a federal judge has ruled. US District Judge Robert Pitman in Austin, Texas, found that plaintiff Jacqueline McAferty plausibly alleged that Musk and his political action […]
Obasanjo Library Demands ₦2.5bn Compensation Over EFCC Raid
The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), demanding ₦2.5 billion for alleged reputational and financial damages caused by what it described as a “malicious” raid on its premises on August 10. At a press conference on Wednesday, OOPL Managing […]
Trump Demands Resignation of Intel CEO Over China Ties, Intensifying Pressure on U.S. Chipmaker
President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the immediate resignation of Intel’s newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, accusing him of being “highly conflicted” due to past investments in Chinese firms, some reportedly linked to the Chinese military. The demand has sparked concerns about leadership stability at a critical time for the American semiconductor giant. In […]
Apple Commits Additional $100 Billion to U.S. Manufacturing Amid Tariff Pressure from Trump
Apple has unveiled a new $100 billion investment in the United States, bolstering its previous $500 billion domestic commitment as it faces increasing pressure from President Donald Trump to shift more of its global production onto American soil. According to the White House, the expanded investment will strengthen domestic manufacturing and shield Apple from looming […]
UK Bans Zara Ads Over “Irresponsible” Portrayal of Thin Models
Two Zara advertisements have been banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for depicting models who appeared “unhealthily thin,” a move that underscores growing concerns about body image in fashion advertising. The ASA found that the ads, which were featured on Zara’s website and mobile app, breached advertising standards by promoting unrealistic and potentially […]
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Key U.S. Trading Partners Ahead of Deal Deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new round of tariffs on exports from dozens of countries—including Canada, Brazil, India, Taiwan, and Switzerland—as part of an aggressive push to reshape global trade ahead of a self-imposed Friday deadline for new trade agreements. Under an executive order signed Thursday, Trump set sharply higher import duties: […]
Trump Announces 15% Tariff Deal with South Korea, Easing Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea—lower than the previously threatened 25%—as part of a new trade agreement aimed at reducing tensions with one of America’s key Asian allies and top economic partners. The announcement followed a White House meeting between Trump and […]
Trump Warns India of 25% Tariffs if Trade Deal Isn’t Reached by August 1
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Indian imports if Washington and New Delhi fail to reach a trade agreement by August 1. “India has been a good friend, but they’ve imposed some of the highest tariffs in the world,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. “But now I’m […]
