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Tour company halts operations after fatal US helicopter crash 

The tour company responsible for the sightseeing helicopter crash in New York, which resulted in six deaths, is halting its operations immediately, according to the United States Federal Aviation Administration. The crash, which occurred last Thursday in the Hudson River, claimed the lives of the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists, including three […]

US Embassy in Nigeria moves to new visa service provider
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US cancels all visas for South Sudanese passport holders

The United States Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio, announced on Saturday that the US is revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and blocking new arrivals. The move comes in response to South Sudan’s refusal to accept nationals who have been deported from the United States. “The State Department is taking actions to […]

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US begins enforcement of Trump’s 10% tariff, disrupts global trade

United States customs agents on Saturday began enforcing a 10% baseline tariff on imports from various countries, with higher tariffs on goods from 57 major trading partners set to begin next week. This action marked President Trump’s complete departure from the post-World War II system of agreed-upon tariff rates, opting instead for unilateral trade measures. […]

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US among easiest countries to launder money via real estate – Report

Transparency International has identified the United States as highly susceptible to money laundering through its real estate sector. Despite the country’s advanced law enforcement capabilities, factors such as the ease of concealing property ownership through anonymous companies contribute to this susceptibility. Transparency International in the report titled ‘Opacity in Real Estate Ownership (OREO) Index’, assessed 24 […]

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US urges Canada, Mexico to match tariffs on China

United States Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has urged Canada and Mexico to align their trade policies with the United States by imposing matching tariffs on Chinese goods. This proposal comes as a potential strategy for these nations to avoid impending U.S. tariffs of up to 25% on their exports, set to take effect after a […]

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US sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over driver payment issues

The United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a complaint against Walmart and Branch Messenger, accusing them of requiring delivery drivers to use poorly managed and expensive deposit accounts to receive payment. The complaint highlights concerns about the financial products’ management and the cost burden on drivers. “Walmart made false promises, illegally opened accounts, and […]

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US launches probe into legacy Chinese chips

The United States launched a probe into legacy Chinese semiconductors, affecting products from cars to defense systems. The Section 301 investigation will examine China’s policies and practices regarding the production of silicon carbide substrates and other wafers used in semiconductor fabrication, according to the White House. Washington’s probe aims to assess U.S. dependence on legacy […]

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US sanctions disrupt Iran-China oil trade

The United States has expanded sanctions on tankers transporting Iranian crude, disrupting the flow of oil to China, Iran’s largest customer. The transport of Iranian crude to China generally involves two stages: first, sanctioned or Iranian-owned tankers load oil at Iranian terminals and travel to a midway point in Southeast Asia, often near Malaysia, where […]

White House leads TikTok acquisition deal
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US will ‘trample’ free speech with TikTok ban, says app

TikTok has reiterated its concerns regarding freedom of speech in response to a bill approved by the House of Representatives, aiming to prohibit the popular social media platform in the U.S. unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests its stake within a year. The House passed the legislation on Saturday with a significant margin of 360 […]

Tinubu woos American investors
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Tinubu woos American investors

    President Bola Tinubu has informed potential investors that Nigeria offers a unique mix of prospects that they would not find anywhere else. He also advised them not to be deterred by negative narratives spread by various sectors. “Nigeria is an opportunity that is impossible to replicate or find elsewhere in any part of […]