Author: Amanda Martinez

Donald Trump announced plans to impose sweeping tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, which was one of his first tasks after his inauguration in January 2025. Former president Trump’s new tariffs plan is to use this as leverage to address illegal immigration and drug smuggling in the US. Trump clarified that these tariffs will not be lifted until these nations take strong steps to address the problem. This proposed approach could potentially worsen trade disputes with the US’s main trading partners. Together, Canada, China, and Mexico are responsible for almost 40% of all US imports, which are worth $3.2 trillion…

Thousands of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s supporters clashed with security forces after breaking through barricades in Islamabad. Protestors demanded Khan’s release and the resignation of the current federal government.  Conflicting reports emerged about the deaths of the four security officers. The interior ministry claimed that a vehicle carrying protesters ran over the officers, killing them. At the same time, eyewitnesses have stated that it was the security forces vehicle that ran them over while they were running away. Shehbaz Sharif, the current prime minister of Pakistan, condemned the violence, labeling it as extremism. Police used tear gas to stop…

A DHL cargo plane crashed into a house near Lithuania’s Vilnius airport early Monday, killing one person and injuring three. The Boeing 737-400, operated by Swiftair for DHL, approached Vilnius airport at 3:30 GMT after departing Leipzig, Germany. Officials reported the plane hit the ground, broke into pieces, and slid over 100 meters before hitting the house. Twelve residents were evacuated safely, and no ground casualties were reported. As firefighters attempted to put out the fire, smoke and flames surrounded the crash site. While firefighters doused the burning debris north of the runway with water, nearby streets were blocked off. …

Thousands of employees and activists plan to stage Amazon Black Friday protests in over 20 countries, demanding better labor rights and environmental accountability. Scheduled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, these actions target one of retail’s busiest shopping periods, from November 29th to December 2nd. The Make Amazon Pay campaign organized these protests worldwide, which represents more than 80 unions and advocacy organizations. Major cities in the US, India, the UK, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, Canada, Germany, and other countries will host protests by workers and representatives.  The protestors want more significant environmental regulations, better workplace safety, fair taxation ecological regulations,…

Jaguar rebrand controversy sparked intense backlash, with critics labeling the bold rebrand as woke and alienating. Jaguar, renowned for its luxurious and high-performance vehicles, launched the “Copy Nothing” campaign to attract younger, first-time buyers.   The campaign featured vibrant technicolor visuals showcasing models but omitted cars, triggering immediate criticism on social media platforms like X. Elon Musk, CEO of X, mocked the advertisement, asking, “Does Jaguar even sell cars anymore?” Jaguar’s managing director, Rawdon Glover, defended the rebrand, denouncing the hateful comments directed at those in the ad. The rebrand replaces Jaguar’s iconic roaring cat logo and bold font with a…

The third assessment of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout was authorized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), emphasizing the country’s continued economic shortcomings. The IMF announced the release of $333 million on Saturday, raising the total funding provided to $1.3 billion. While signs of economic recovery are visible, the nation still faces significant financial challenges amid the IMF bailout for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka must finalize the restructuring of $12.5 billion in bondholder debt and $10 billion owed to bilateral creditors, including Japan, China, and India. The IMF bailout, secured in March last year, played a crucial role in stabilizing…

An Israeli airstrike leveled an eight-story residential building in Beirut’s Basta district early Saturday, killing 11 and injuring 60. The attack, carried out at 4:00 a.m. local time, struck the densely populated area without prior warning. Eyewitnesses described chaos as explosions rocked the city and emergency teams scrambled to rescue survivors trapped under the rubble. “We were deep asleep and then the strike happened and then a second strike,” said Nemir Zarariya, a resident. His wife, daughter, and aunt were hospitalized after the Beirut residential building airstrike. Rescue workers continued to search through the debris as plumes of smoke rose…

Temu and Pinduoduo’s Chinese owner, PDD Holdings, has reported poor sales as Chinese customers drastically cut back on their spending. The PDD Holdings reports declining sales for the September quarter of 99.35 billion yuan, less than the 102.8 billion yuan experts had predicted. After this news, investor fears about slowing growth were reflected in the 11% decline in PDD Holdings’ US-listed shares. After years of solid growth, PDD Holdings has missed revenue forecasts for the second straight quarter. The company’s vice president of finance, Jun Liu, attributed the muted performance to heightened competition and outside obstacles. Due to competitors’ comparable…

After Pyongyang sent an estimated 10,000 troops to Russia, Russia sent North Korea air defense equipment and anti-aircraft missiles. Shin Won-sik, South Korea’s national security adviser, affirmed that Moscow provided these military resources in exchange for when North Korea sent soldiers to Russia for assistance in the conflict with Ukraine.  The anti-aircraft missiles, according to Shin, would support North Korea’s feeble air defenses. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized his dedication to modernizing the nation’s arsenal at a military display in Pyongyang. He promised to keep improving North Korea’s defense capabilities and asked for the creation of “ultra-modern” weapons.…

The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has led to an intense debate over Netanyahu and Gallant’s war crimes. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of committing war crimes, issuing arrest warrants for both. The ICC alleges they intentionally targeted Palestinians during the conflict, a claim that has sparked widespread international controversy. Netanyahu has vehemently denied the accusations, calling the ICC’s decision “antisemitic.” Israel made every effort to reduce civilian losses, Netanyahu said in defense of the country’s military activities. “We have supplied Gaza with 700,000 tons of food to feed…

Public interest law is an essential part of the legal world, focusing on helping people and improving society. Did you know that about 25% of law students in the U.S. want to work in public interest law, but only 8% actually get jobs in this field? This highlights the gap between passion and opportunities in this area. This article will explain what is public interest law, why it matters, and what public interest lawyers do. We’ll also explore examples, salary data, challenges, and how this concept is essential in other fields like accounting. What Is the Definition of Public Interest…

Prosecutors in New York have decided to challenge Donald Trump’s efforts to revoke his criminal charges. However, they decided to delay the sentence until his upcoming presidential term was over. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office urged Justice Juan Merchan to extend the motions’ deadline to December 9th. This request follows Trump’s conviction in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to alleged hush money payments before 2016 payments. Trump’s lawyers argue that the criminal conviction violates presidential immunity, stating that a Supreme Court ruling grants broad protections for official acts. Attorney Todd Blanche demanded that the case be…