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Health Minister Kennedy Dismisses Vaccine Advisory Committee

USA's Health Minister Robert F Kennedy has fired all members of a scientific committee that provides vaccine advice to the country's infectious disease control authority CDC. .
Health Minister Kennedy Dismisses Vaccine Advisory Committee

Background to Los Angeles Chaos Amid ICE Protests and National Guard Response

Demonstrators in Los Angeles are protesting against the migration authority ICE – and are met by the National Guard. This is happening in the light of President Donald Trump's promise of "the largest mass deportation in the history of the USA”.
Background to Los Angeles Chaos Amid ICE Protests and National Guard Response

Trump Launches Investigation into Biden's Alleged Misconduct

The USA's former president Joe Biden is to be investigated, announces his successor to the post, Donald Trump. The move is rejected by Biden in sharp terms.
Trump Launches Investigation into Biden's Alleged Misconduct

US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution on Gaza

USA submitted its veto when the UN Security Council voted on a resolution that demands "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza that is respected by all parties". .
US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution on Gaza

Trump Proposes Doubling US Steel Import Tariffs to 50 Percent

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says that he wants to double the import tariffs on steel. .
Trump Proposes Doubling US Steel Import Tariffs to 50 Percent

Biden Optimistic About Cancer Prognosis After Diagnosis

The USA's former president Joe Biden says he feels "optimistic" after his cancer diagnosis. .
Biden Optimistic About Cancer Prognosis After Diagnosis

US Supreme Court Allows Revocation of Protected Status for 500,000 Migrants

The USA's highest court grants President Donald Trump's government the right to revoke the protected status of hundreds of thousands of migrants from four countries. .
US Supreme Court Allows Revocation of Protected Status for 500,000 Migrants

Ukraine Gains Unrestricted Range for Western Donated Rockets

Several Western countries have completely removed restrictions on how far into Russian territory Ukraine is allowed to fire robots. The decision is confirmed by Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Ukraine Gains Unrestricted Range for Western Donated Rockets

Trump Considers Japanese Partnership in US Steel

The steel company US Steel's shares rose sharply on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced a possible "partnership" between the American company and Japanese Nippon Steel. Trump's statement about a form of partnership was made on his own platform Truth Social, where he wrote that at least 70,000 jobs would be created and that the partnership would bring in 14 billion dollars to the US economy.
Trump Considers Japanese Partnership in US Steel

Wall Street Mixed as US Budget Vote Passes

The US stock market was largely trading sideways on Thursday as they tried to shake off fears of rising interest rates and a worsening budget deficit. .
Wall Street Mixed as US Budget Vote Passes

Trump's Budget Proposal Narrowly Passes in House of Representatives

The USA's President Donald Trump's controversial tax and expenditure proposal has passed the first hurdle. With the smallest possible margin, it was voted through in the House of Representatives with the numbers 215 against 214.
Trump's Budget Proposal Narrowly Passes in House of Representatives

US Supreme Court Allows Revocation of Venezuelans' Protected Status

The USA's highest court gives President Donald Trump's government the right to withdraw the protected status of 350,000 Venezuelans. This opens up for the government to deport them.
US Supreme Court Allows Revocation of Venezuelans' Protected Status

Nippon Steel Plans $14 Billion Investment in US Steel Pending Trump Approval

The Japanese Nippon Steel is planning to invest 14 billion dollars, equivalent to approximately 135 billion kronor, in the steel company US Steel – provided US President Donald Trump approves a merger of the companies, reports Reuters. Nippon Steel has previously been stopped from buying US Steel by Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden, citing national security interests.
Nippon Steel Plans $14 Billion Investment in US Steel Pending Trump Approval

Biden Expresses Gratitude for Support After Cancer Diagnosis

USA's former president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. "Thanks for strengthening us with love and support, he writes on X.
Biden Expresses Gratitude for Support After Cancer Diagnosis

Zelensky's Chief of Staff Jermak Leads Critical Russia Talks

As the president's right-hand man, he has led the talks to reach an end to the ongoing invasion. Andrij Jermak has stood by Volodymyr Zelensky's side ever since the time as a TV star – and climbed to an unprecedented power position in Kyiv.
Zelensky's Chief of Staff Jermak Leads Critical Russia Talks

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

The USA's former president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. .
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

US Finance Minister Blames Biden for Credit Rating Downgrade

The downgrading of the USA's credit rating is a "late sign" of former President Joe Biden's transgressions, says Finance Minister Scott Bessent to the American TV channel NBC News. .
US Finance Minister Blames Biden for Credit Rating Downgrade

Donald Trump's Influence on Global Elections and Political Rhetoric

Canada, Australia, and Romania. The Donald Trump phenomenon is affecting election processes in countries around the world.
Donald Trump's Influence on Global Elections and Political Rhetoric

Biden Struggles to Recall Son's Death Date in Released Audio

In a released audio recording from 2023, the US's then president Joe Biden struggles to remember several important details. For instance, the time of his son's death.
Biden Struggles to Recall Son's Death Date in Released Audio

Trump and Springsteen Clash Over Political Criticism

A quarrel has broken out between the US President Donald Trump and rock icon Bruce Springsteen. After the superstar called Trump "corrupt, incompetent and treacherous", the President has now struck back with the words: "Springsteen is a dried-up has-been of a rock singer".
Trump and Springsteen Clash Over Political Criticism

Customs Uncertainty Disrupts Global Shipping and Swedish Trade

Swedish shipping companies risk higher harbour fees in the USA and few want to invest when the customs policy continues to change. Uncertainty is the most expensive for the shipping companies, it paralyses in some way, says Johan Woxenius, professor in logistics.
Customs Uncertainty Disrupts Global Shipping and Swedish Trade

Biden's Health Decline: Advisors Considered Wheelchair Use

The former President of the USA's health deteriorated significantly in 2023 and 2024 – to such an extent that advisors considered wheelchair use. This according to a new book that will soon be published in the USA.
Biden's Health Decline: Advisors Considered Wheelchair Use

Trump's Influence on Global Elections: A Growing Phenomenon

Canada, Australia, and Romania. The Donald Trump phenomenon is affecting electoral processes in countries around the world.
Trump's Influence on Global Elections: A Growing Phenomenon

Trump's Houthi Decision Impacts European Shipping Stocks

The shares of leading European shipping companies are plummeting. Decreased freight prices in the wake of President Donald Trump's promise earlier in the week to stop bombing Yemen, as the Houthi militia "has surrendered", are expected to drag down the profitability of the shipping companies.
Trump's Houthi Decision Impacts European Shipping Stocks
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