Trade

Conflicts & Security

SC State President Outlines Security Overhaul After Fatal Shooting

South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers detailed new security restrictions and increased patrols during an online meeting Thursday, days after a shooting killed two visitors and wounded a student at the Hugine Suites complex. He pledged accountability and transparency while announcing an $8 million funding request for upgrades.

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Policy & Law

Trump Pledges Backup Plan After Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs

President Donald Trump vowed Friday to press ahead with a backup plan after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his sweeping tariffs unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. He said the administration would seek alternative legal grounds to preserve as many duties as possible.

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Policy & Law

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs 6-3, Six GOP-Nominated Justices in Majority

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under emergency powers violate the Constitution, reserving that authority for Congress. Six of the nine justices, all nominated by Republican presidents, formed the majority against the policy.

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Policy & Law

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Emergency Tariffs in 6-3 Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under a 1977 emergency law by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, invoking the major questions doctrine to limit presidential power.

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Policy & Law

Supreme Court Invalidates Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs in 6-3 Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Feb. 20 that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing broad tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the president needs explicit congressional approval for such measures.

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Wirtschaft

Sunshine Horses stärkt Vorstand mit Hayes, Fenton und Saurer

Sunshine Horses hat Ashley Hayes, Karen Fenton und Liesl Saurer in den Vorstand berufen. Die drei Freiwilligen bringen Jahrzehnte Expertise in Finanzen, Recht und Compliance mit.

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Economy

Pakistan FBR Orders Hotels, Clinics, Schools to Link to Tax System in 7 Days

Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has given hotels, clinics, educational institutions and dozens of other businesses seven days to connect their point-of-sale systems to the national tax network. Noncompliance will trigger strict penalties, officials said.

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Policy & Law

Sachin Pilot Slams India-US Trade Pact as Farmer-Throttling Deal

Congress leader Sachin Pilot accused the Modi government Thursday of signing a trade agreement with the United States under pressure that harms Indian farmers. He said the deal allows duty-free American agricultural imports, devastating growers of maize, cotton and other crops across multiple states.

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Europe

Prince Andrew Arrested on Misconduct in Public Office Charge

Police arrested Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a rare charge against a senior royal. The king's brother faces questioning after officers searched his properties in Berkshire and central London.

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Welt

Putin trifft Madagaskars Übergangspräsidenten Randrianirina

Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin empfängt am Donnerstag in Moskau Madagaskars Übergangspräsident Michael Randrianirina. Der Termin fällt in Randrianirinras offiziellen Russlandbesuch.

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Internacional

Putin se reunirá con líder interino de Madagascar el jueves

El presidente ruso Vladimir Putin mantendrá conversaciones el jueves en Moscú con el presidente interino de Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina. La reunión se produce durante la visita oficial de Randrianirina a Rusia.

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Internacional

Fisuras en coalición de Bihar por revisión de prohibición de licor

Socios de coalición y oposición en Bihar exigen revisar la prohibición de licor impuesta por el jefe de Gobierno Nitish Kumar. Critican su deficiente aplicación ante el auge de ventas ilegales de alcohol y drogas.

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Innovation

China Revises Biopharma Rules Effective May 15 to Spur Innovation

China's government unveiled revised drug clinical trial regulations set to take effect May 15, aiming to accelerate reviews and foster biopharmaceutical innovation. The new rules ban trial sponsors from charging subjects fees and mandate full traceability of clinical data.

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Climate Change

Coffee Belt Faces 57 Extra Hot Days Yearly from Climate Change

Coffee-growing regions in the world's top five producers now endure an average of 57 additional days per year above 30°C due to human-caused climate change. The heat surge, already hitting Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia and Indonesia, threatens Arabica and Robusta crops that supply 75% of global coffee.

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Diplomacy & Trade

SNB Details ELF Liquidity Plan to Shield Swiss Banks from Crises

The Swiss National Bank unveiled detailed rules Thursday for its extended liquidity facility, a standardized tool set to launch in 2027 that lets banks tap emergency funds against collateral. Officials say the measure will fortify Switzerland's financial system against shocks like the 2023 Credit Suisse collapse.

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