Amazon Backs Down on Tariff Pricing Plan Amid White House Backlash
Amazon reverses plan to display tariff costs on its platform after White House criticism, spotlighting tensions over U.S.-China trade and the ripple effects of Trump-era duties.
April 2025
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Dives to Pandemic-Era Low
U.S. consumer confidence dropped to 86 in April—the lowest since May 2020—on tariff worries, recession fears, and cooling job and income expectations.
Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 14: Global Safety Wake-Up Call
A late-night fire at a Kolkata hotel killed 14, with rescue teams on site. This tragedy highlights fire safety gaps and spurs global calls for stronger measures.
Zero-Carbon Oasis Transforms Road Trips in Jinan
Discover how a zero-carbon service area in Jinan’s Shandong Province uses solar power to charge cars and feed communities, redefining sustainable road trips.
Braving the 2025 Tariff Storm: Bridges vs Walls
In 2025, a surge of tariffs reshaped global trade, hitting U.S. farmers and allies while the Chinese mainland cuts duties for 43 least-developed countries, proving bridges beat walls.
Tariff Tensions 2025: U.S. Walls vs Global Bridges
After a 2025 U.S. tariff surge, farmers and allies reel as partners hedge. Meanwhile, the Chinese mainland builds bridges with least-developed nations and blocs.
China’s Shenzhou-19 Detaches from Station, Astronauts Begin Return
At 4 a.m. Beijing Time, China’s Shenzhou-19 separated from its space station combo, sending astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze on their scheduled return to Earth via Inner Mongolia.
Trump’s bold foreign policy stalls in first 100 days
After 100 days, Trump’s bold foreign policy pledges remain largely unfulfilled, raising questions about his global strategy and next steps.
Tragedy in Uppsala: Three Dead in Shooting
A fatal shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala killed three people on Tuesday. Police have launched a murder investigation and are seeking public assistance.
Xi Jinping Visits New Development Bank, Vows Support from Chinese Mainland
Xi Jinping visited NDB in Shanghai and pledged the Chinese mainland’s ongoing support for its operations and development.