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IMF slashes growth forecasts; a deadly attack in Kashmir, and more
Ep. 20250423
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The International Monetary Fund warned of dire economic consequences from Donald Trump’s trade war.
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Trump blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students; the G7’s China rebuke, and more
11:16|The Trump administration blocked Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, revoking a certification that allows the school to host non-Americans on certain visas. Also, finance ministers from the G7, a group of rich democracies, vowed to tackle “non-market policies” that contribute to “excessive imbalances” in the global economy.20250523. Trump blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students; gets budget win, and more
03:49||Ep. 20250523The Trump administration blocked Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, revoking a certification that allows the school to host non-Americans on certain visas.Trump blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students; gets budget win, and more
10:50|The Trump administration blocked Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, revoking a certification that allows the school to host non-Americans on certain visas.Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington; Trump confronts Ramaphosa, and more
12:05|Two staff from the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot dead outside a Jewish museum in the American capital. Also, an Oval Office meeting turned testy when Mr Trump showed Cyril Ramaphosa a video purporting to prove unfounded claims of “white genocide” in the African country.20250522. Trump confronts Ramaphosa; UN accuses Israel of blocking aid, and more
03:51||Ep. 20250522An Oval Office meeting turned testy when Donald Trump showed Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, a video purporting to prove unfounded claims of “white genocide” in the African country.Trump confronts Ramaphosa; UN accuses Israel of blocking aid, and more
11:54|An Oval Office meeting turned testy when Donald Trump showed Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, a video purporting to prove unfounded claims of “white genocide” in the African country.UN accuses Israel of blocking aid; Trump unveils “Golden Dome” plans, and more
10:12|The United Nations said Israel was still not distributing aid in Gaza, despite the country lifting its 11-week blockade on supplies entering the enclave. Also, Donald Trump vowed to finish building a “Golden Dome” missile-defence shield before the end of his term.20250521. Britain halts Israel trade talks; Europe tightens sanctions on Russia, and more
03:42||Ep. 20250521The UN said that no aid had yet been distributed in Gaza because of restrictions imposed by Israel’s army, two days after Israel began allowing supplies to enter the enclave after an 11-week blockade.Britain halts Israel trade talks; Europe tightens sanctions on Russia, and more
10:09|The UN said that no aid had yet been distributed in Gaza because of restrictions imposed by Israel’s army, two days after Israel began allowing supplies to enter the enclave after an 11-week blockade.