US consumer sentiment tumbles as trade war fears grow

Expectations of rising unemployment hit the highest level since 2009.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/11/us-consumer-sentiment-tumbles-as-trade-war-fears-grow?traffic_source=rss

Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty

The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy's position in luxury fashion industry.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/10/prada-acquires-rival-versace-for-1-4bn-despite-tariff-uncertainty?traffic_source=rss

US stocks down as trade war with China deepens

The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/10/us-stocks-down-as-trade-war-with-china-deepens?traffic_source=rss

Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state

'We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,' French president says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/9/macron-says-france-could-recognise-palestinian-state-in-june?traffic_source=rss

Trump shocks with tariff increase on China, ‘pause’ for everyone else

Donald Trump announced a 90-day ‘pause’ on individual tariffs for dozens of countries but increasing rates on China.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/9/trump-shocks-with-tariff-increase-on-china-pause-for-everyone-else?traffic_source=rss

DR Congo repatriates three US citizens convicted over failed coup

Move coincides with DRC's drive to sign minerals deal with US in exchange for security in war with Rwanda-backed rebels.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/8/dr-congo-repatriates-three-us-citizens-convicted-over-failed-coup?traffic_source=rss

Israel shuts down UNRWA-affiliated schools in occupied East Jerusalem

Critics say children are to be moved to schools teaching Israeli curriculum, which could ‘erase’ Palestinian identity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/8/israel-shuts-down-unrwa-affiliated-schools-in-occupied-east-jerusalem?traffic_source=rss

Trump: Palestinians could live in redeveloped Gaza ‘freedom zone’

US President Donald Trump again pitched his idea to redevelop the Gaza Strip into what he termed a “freedom zone.”

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/4/7/trump-palestinians-could-live-in-redeveloped-gaza-freedom?traffic_source=rss

Could US tariffs cause lasting damage to the global economy?

US President Donald Trump won't relent on tariffs despite global criticism.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2025/4/7/could-us-tariffs-cause-lasting-damage-to-the-global-economy?traffic_source=rss

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record

The Washington Capitals player became the all-time NHL scoring leader when he slotted goal number 895 against Islanders.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/7/capitals-alex-ovechkin-breaks-wayne-gretzkys-nhl-goal-scoring-record?traffic_source=rss

Trump digs in on tariffs as global stock markets go into freefall

US president likens tariffs to 'medicine' as panicked investors extend massive sell-off.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/7/trump-digs-in-on-tariffs-as-global-stock-markets-go-into-freefall?traffic_source=rss

Palestinian-US teen killed by Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank

Palestinian officials identified the 14-year-old US citizen as Omar Mohammed Rabea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/6/palestinian-us-teen-killed-by-israeli-settler-in-the-occupied-west-bank?traffic_source=rss

Yemen’s Houthis say latest US air strikes kill at least four in Sanaa

The strikes targeting the capital hit a home and wound more than 20 other people, according to Houthi authorities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/6/yemens-houthis-say-latest-us-air-strikes-kill-at-least-four-in-sanaa?traffic_source=rss

Will Israel’s starvation policy work in Gaza?

There are growing warnings that food supplies in Gaza will soon run out.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/4/5/will-israels-starvation-policy-work-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s Netanyahu set for talks with Trump in Washington, DC

US media reports citing unnamed US and Israeli officials say the meeting would take place at the White House on Monday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/5/israels-netanyahu-set-for-talks-with-trump-in-washington-dc?traffic_source=rss

Barcelona held by Betis, miss chance to extend LaLiga lead over Real Madrid

LaLiga league leaders Barcelona are held at home by Real Betis after Madrid are beaten by Valencia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/5/barcelona-held-by-betis-miss-chance-to-extend-laliga-lead-over-real-madrid?traffic_source=rss

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 30 as ground assault expands

Medical sources say six killed in an Israeli air strike on Khan Younis and six others in a raid on Beit Hanoon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/5/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-at-least-30-as-ground-assault-expands?traffic_source=rss

Global markets swoon as Trump heads to the golf course

Markets tumbled in Wall Street's worst crisis since pandemic as investors fled after China retaliated against tariffs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/4/global-markets-swoon-as-trump-heads-to-the-golf-course?traffic_source=rss

US stock markets continue slump as China hits back on Trump tariffs

Top indices see worst two-day stretch since COVID pandemic, as Fed chair warns of increased inflation and unemployment.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/4/us-stock-markets-continue-slump-as-china-hits-back-on-trump-tariffs?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine says children among 14 killed in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih

At least 50 people have been wounded in ballistic missile attack on residential area, local authorities say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/4/ukraine-says-children-among-14-killed-in-russian-attack-on-kryvyi-rih?traffic_source=rss

Six people dead after alleged dynamite attack in Bolivia gold-mining clash

The dynamite attack is thought to be the result of two mining collectives fighting over access to gold deposits.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/4/six-people-dead-after-alleged-dynamite-attack-in-bolivia-gold-mining-clash?traffic_source=rss