Trump officially puts 25pc tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

US President Donald Trump has removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25pc.

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Analysis: Trump threat could shatter fragile peace and plunge hostage families into despair

In an abrupt move, Hamas militants announced that they would delay the next release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically violating the terms of the ceasefire.

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Trump: Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or let ‘all hell break loose&

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Hamas should release all hostages held by the militant group in Gaza by midday Saturday or he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and "let hell break out."

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South Korea's Yoon blames 'malicious' opposition for martial law bid
SEOUL - South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.

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Singapore detains teen for far-right extremist views
SINGAPORE - An 18-year-old Singapore student who was radicalised by violent far-right extremism online and who idolised the gunman behind deadly attacks on two mosques in New Zealand has been detained under the Internal Security Act, the government said.

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LA Times

Michael Gates, Huntington Beach's longtime city attorney and an aggressive foe of California's liberal politics, joins the civil rights division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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