China says that Trump's taxes are unfair

China says that Trump’s taxes are unfair

China has responded to accusations from the US, labelling them as “unfounded and false allegations” regarding its involvement in the fentanyl trade, suggesting that these claims are being used to rationalise tariffs on Chinese goods. Just one day after US President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in border taxes on Chinese goods, a formal…

Elon Musk wants weak Europe, according to Germany's vice chancellor

Elon Musk wants weak Europe, according to Germany’s vice chancellor

In his New Year’s address, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck characterized U.S. billionaire Elon Musk‘s backing of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a “logical and systematic” strategy to exploit a weakened Europe, which he suggested would struggle to impose stringent regulations. Habeck, the chancellor candidate for the Greens party in the upcoming German national…

Dominican Republic marks biggest cocaine seizure ever

Dominican Republic marks biggest cocaine seizure ever

Officials in the Dominican Republic have announced that the cocaine found in the nation’s largest seizure to date was destined for Europe. Authorities discovered 9,500kg of illicit drugs concealed within a shipment of bananas at a port in Santo Domingo, the capital. Authorities discovered cocaine concealed within 320 bags, with an estimated street value reaching…