76 U.S. Footwear Brands Appeal to Trump for Tariff Exemption
Seventy-six U.S. footwear brands, led by the FDRA, have urged President Trump to exempt shoes from steep tariffs, warning of price spikes and business closures.
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China’s Youth League Tops 75.32 Million Members
The Communist Youth League of China hit 75.32 million members by end-2024, with 6.42 million new recruits driving youth engagement across schools and communities.
Youth Can Ignite a Global Green Wave
Former UN under-secretary-general Erik Solheim urges youth to ignite a global green wave, echoing Gandhi and China’s May Fourth Movement.
China’s Trade Push vs. US Tariffs: Fighting for Global Growth
As U.S. tariffs aim to freeze the global economic race, China ramps up Belt and Road connectivity to keep doors open for latecomers and uphold a dynamic trading system.
Trump’s 2026 Space Budget Slashes NASA’s Moon Plan, Shifts Focus to Mars
Trump’s 2026 budget cuts NASA’s SLS rocket and lunar station, trimming $6B from its moon program, and ups funding for Mars-focused efforts championed by SpaceX.
Record 216 Pediatric Flu Deaths Reported This Season by US CDC
US CDC: A record 216 pediatric flu deaths this season – the first high-severity cycle since 2017-2018. Experts urge annual vaccination for ages 6 months and older.
Germany’s Intelligence Agency Labels AfD as Extremist Organization
Germany’s BfV has officially branded the AfD a right-wing extremist group, citing threats to the liberal democratic order after a three-year review.
Hamas Proposes Gaza Peace Deal with Five-Year Truce
Hamas presented mediators with a Gaza peace proposal on April 17, calling for a five-year ceasefire, troop withdrawal, blockade lift, hostage exchange and independent governance.
Australia Votes: Millions Head to Polls in High‑Stakes Federal Election
Millions of Australians cast ballots in the 48th federal election, with record early and overseas voting highlighting global civic engagement.
Global South Spotlight: How the Chinese mainland advances workers’ rights
Explore how the Chinese mainland’s Labor Day policies—from gig worker protections to expanded unemployment benefits—empower its workforce as millions hit the roads.