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Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate | US-Venezuela Tensions

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Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate | US-Venezuela Tensions

Colombia’s president responds to US pressure and what it means for sovereignty and stability in Latin America. Since the United States abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of “narcoterrorism”, Colombia has found itself under growing pressure from Washington. President Gustavo Petro responds to President Donald Trump’s accusations. The Colombian leader also addresses diplomacy vs … Read more

Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate? | Climate Crisis

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Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate? | Climate Crisis

Speaking at this year’s COP30 in Brazil, UN chief Antonio Guterres called the inability to limit global warming to 1.5C (2.7F) a “deadly moral failure”. But does the same apply when it comes to protecting the environment in conflict? Israel’s two-year war on Gaza has created 61 million tonnes of rubble, with nearly a quarter … Read more

Could Trump’s threats against Brazil backfire? | TV News

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Could Trump’s threats against Brazil backfire? | TV News

US threatens 50-percent tariffs unless Bolsonaro’s prosecution is dropped. There’s deepening conflict between the United States and Brazil over the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. US President Donald Trump threatened 50-percent tariffs – “unacceptable blackmail”, says Brazil’s President Lula da Silva. So what’s next? And who stands to win or lose? Presenter: Adrian Finighan … Read more

What are the risks from Trump’s latest tariff threats? | TV Shows

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What are the risks from Trump’s latest tariff threats? | TV Shows

US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August. United States President Donald Trump has informed Mexico and the European Union that they face tariffs of 30 percent starting next month. This has created shock and is raising fears of an all-out trade war, but both Mexico and the … Read more

What are the threats facing Europe? | Show Types

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What are the threats facing Europe? | Show Types

UK government plans major defence reforms at the cost of welfare programmes, drawing public anger. Under the slogan “welfare not warfare”, protesters have come out in force in London, objecting to the British government’s plans to increase military spending while cutting back on social support. Like its European allies in NATO, the United Kingdom is … Read more

Can the Gaza ceasefire hold? And what threats does it face? | Israel-Palestine conflict

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Can the Gaza ceasefire hold? And what threats does it face? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Israel-Hamas agreement needed to move to phase two of multi-stage deal. The Gaza ceasefire deal remains in place – after Hamas says Israel has agreed to release 600 prisoners, delayed last week. But uncertainty surrounds the overall agreement – before the second stage has even begun. Can the deal hold? And what threatens it? Presenter: … Read more

Will Trump back down from his threats of tariffs and trade wars? | Trade War

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Will Trump back down from his threats of tariffs and trade wars? | Trade War

Economist Joseph Gagnon argues that tariffs and the shuttering of USAID won’t resolve the US national deficit. Though cost cuts pursued by US President Donald Trump may be popular among many Americans, economists differ in their assessment of these measures’ potential outcomes. Peterson Institute for International Economics senior fellow Joseph Gagnon tells host Steve Clemons … Read more

Is China worried about Trump’s threats of a trade war? | Trade War

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Is China worried about Trump’s threats of a trade war? | Trade War

Chinese analyst Victor Gao argues that the US will not be able to stop China’s growth. Despite the bluster from US officials threatening to slow down China’s economy, time is on China’s side, argues Chinese political analyst Victor Gao. Gao tells host Steve Clemons that the threats of extra taxes on Chinese goods coming to … Read more

US stock market surges to record high despite Trump’s tariff threats

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US stock market surges to record high despite Trump’s tariff threats

The S&P 500 rises 0.57 percent after US president-elect’s tariff announcements roil European and Asian markets. US stocks have hit record highs despite United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose sweeping tariffs that threaten to upend international trade. The S&P 500, which measures the performance of 500 of the biggest US firms, rose 0.57 … Read more

Middle East braces for wider conflict as Israel and Iran trade threats – POLITICO

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Middle East braces for wider conflict as Israel and Iran trade threats – POLITICO

Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanon-based Hezbollah since 1992, was killed in a massive Israeli airstrike on Friday. In the same airstrikes, the Israeli army also killed Abbas Nilforoushan, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s deputy commander in Beirut. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday threatened retaliation, saying “this horrible crime committed by the Zionist regime [Israel] … Read more

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