On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a new 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, in addition to the existing metal duties, marking another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on his way to the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans, Trump stated that he would announce the new metal tariffs on Monday. He also mentioned that he would announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, which would take effect almost immediately, applying to all countries and matching the tariff rates levied by each country. “And very…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
China’s new tariffs and export restrictions on certain US goods came into effect on Monday. This move is part of the ongoing trade war between China and the United States. Beijing revealed its plan on February 4, shortly after the US implemented a new 10% tax on all Chinese goods. This escalates tensions between the two largest economies in the world. US President Donald Trump stated that he imposed tariffs on China because he believed Beijing had failed to stop the flow of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, into the US. He also suggested that these tariffs might be just the…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to further reduce tariffs before his upcoming visit to the United States. These tariff cuts could help boost American exports to India and prevent a potential trade conflict between the two countries, as reported by Reuters. Modi’s two-day visit, starting Wednesday, coincides with US President Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on several countries. According to the report, these tariffs include a 25% duty on all steel and aluminum imports, which will affect major trading partners of the United States. Trump has accused India of unfair trade practices, calling it a “very big abuser,”…
Selena Gomez addressed the racism controversy surrounding her Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez co-star Karla Sofia Gascón at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. On Sunday night, Gomez was asked about how she was handling the chaos surrounding Emilia Pérez’s Oscar campaign and Gascón’s resurfaced offensive social media posts. Selena Gomez replied, “I’m really good.” Despite the backlash, the newly-engaged singer expressed her pride in the film and her decision to be part of it. “Some of the magic has disappeared, but I choose to continue to be proud of what I’ve done, and I’m just, I’m just grateful and live with…
Kendrick Lamar became the center of attention during his 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. The 37-year-old American rapper reportedly failed to win over fans with his live musical performance at the Caesars Superdome Stadium. Lamar performed a medley of his hit songs before being joined on stage by renowned R&B artist SZA. During his performance, Kendrick Lamar made a subtle reference to his ongoing controversy with Drake, stating, “I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue.” For context, 38-year-old Canadian rapper and singer Drake filed a lawsuit…
American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, has faced severe criticism for making offensive remarks against the Jewish community. According to Sky News, West deleted his official X account after posting a series of controversial comments on the platform. On Friday, many of his posts were centered on the Jewish community, where he wrote: “I love Hitler” and “I am Nazi.” Another post read: “I’m never apologizing for my Jewish comments.” After the Super Bowl on Sunday, the 47-year-old rapper posted his final message before deactivating his X account, stating: “I’m logging out of Twitter, I appreciate Elon [Musk]…
Renowned singer Ed Sheeran surprised his fans on February 9 by holding a small street concert in India. In a viral video, the “Shape of You” hitmaker was seen singing when a police officer approached and unplugged his microphone. Following the incident, Ed took to Instagram to clarify: “We had permission to busk btw, hence us playing in that exact spot, was planned out before, it wasn’t just us randomly turning up. All good though, See ya at the show tonight x.” He had also performed two major concerts at NICE Grounds in Bengaluru on Saturday and Sunday. For the…
Renowned singer Meghan Trainor marked her son Riley’s fourth birthday with a heartwarming tribute. On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the 31-year-old “Made You Look” hitmaker took to Instagram to share a beautiful carousel of photos and videos in honor of her eldest son’s special day. The first slide featured a sweet snap of Meghan and Riley, both smiling and giggling as they posed together. The second slide captured a touching moment from Riley’s birthday celebration, where family members cheered and sang the birthday song. In the third slide, the adorable 4-year-old could be seen saying, “Hello! I love you. I…
Renowned singer Selena Gomez made a mesmerizing appearance at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The star-studded event took place at The Arlington Theatre in Southern California on Sunday, February 9, 2025, where Selena graced the red carpet. The Calm Down singer opted for an elegant white minidress, perfectly paired with matching heels. To elevate her red carpet look, Selena styled her brunette locks in a sleek, center-parted cascade over her shoulders. Notably, her massive diamond engagement ring, gifted by fiancé Benny Blanco in December, was missing from her finger. During the grand event, Selena also addressed her co-star…
Peaches hitmaker Justin Bieber shared an adorable photo dump on his official Instagram, subtly giving a heartfelt nod to Grammy-winner Miley Cyrus. For his post, Justin chose Miley’s popular track See You Again, surprising his fans with the nostalgic touch. The two singers have been good friends for years, even performing together at Madison Square Garden back in 2010. In one of the viral images, Justin can be seen enjoying a romantic dinner date with his wife, Hailey Bieber. He also shared a close-up selfie by a plane window, giving a glimpse into his travels. Another snap from a studio…
