U.S. hiring surged in March, blowing past economists’ expectations and defying concern on Wall Street about a possible economic recession, government data on Friday showed. The fresh data offered news of an upsurge in employer activity as stocks suffered a second day of selloffs over sweeping new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump earlier this week. The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That figure amounted to robust hiring and marked a major increase from 151,000 jobs added in the previous month. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2%,…
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China has announced a slew of countermeasures against tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, including additional tariffs of 34 percent on all goods and curbs on the export of some rare earths, deepening an escalating trade war. Trump on Wednesday announced that China would be hit with a 34 percent tariff, on top of the 20 percent he imposed earlier this year, bringing the total new levies to 54 percent. On Friday, China’s Ministry of Finance said the additional tariffs would be imposed from April 10. Beijing has previously imposed tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal…
Former Vice President Mike Pence is this year’s recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for “putting his life and career on the line” in overseeing the certification of the 2020 presidential election results, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Thursday. “Despite our political differences, it is hard to imagine an act of greater consequence than Vice President Pence’s decision to certify the 2020 presidential election during an attack on the U.S. Capitol,” the Foundation’s Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg said in a statement. “Upholding his oath to the Constitution and following his conscience, the Vice…
Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. The Belgium international’s contract at the Etihad Stadium expires in the summer, and he said on Friday that will leave the club as a free agent. In his 10 years at the club, he won 16 trophies including six Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, two FA Cups, two Community Shields and a Champions League. He has also been named Premier League Player of the Season twice (2019-20, 2021-22). “Seeing this, you probably realise where this is heading,” he said in a…
The list of would-be buyers for TikTok in the US – both rumoured and confirmed – has grown longer as the deadline for deciding its future looms. The social media giant faces being shut down in the US unless it sells to an American company by 5 April. The runners and riders range from US tech giants to the British entrepreneur dubbed “the king of homemade porn”. However, TikTok and its Chinese owner, ByteDance have still not confirmed they are willing to do a deal. They also continue to reject the reason for the sale – that the US considers…
The Trump administration has fired at least three officials at the National Security Council, with more firings expected, according to the BBC’s US partner CBS News. It is not clear why the staffers were removed from their roles, but CBS reports the decision followed a meeting between far-right activist Laura Loomer and President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday. Loomer urged Trump to fire specific NSC employees who she did not deem supportive enough of the president’s agenda, according to several US media reports. The White House told the BBC that the National Security Council “won’t comment on…
Drake has been given the green light to access sensitive record company documents in his ongoing defamation case over Kendrick Lamar’s song Not Like Us. The star had asked for copies of Kendrick Lamar’s recording contract, as well as information on salaries and bonuses for senior executives at his record label Universal Music Group (UMG). Drake is accusing the company of defamation by allowing Lamar’s song to be published and promoted, claiming it spread the “false and malicious narrative” that he is a paedophile. Universal filed to dismiss the case last month, calling it an “illogical” attempt to “silence” Lamar’s…
Motorcycle accidents can be traumatic and leave victims suffering physically, mentally, and financially. When a motorcycle accident occurs, determining who is at fault is important as it impacts the ability to recover damages. In some cases, the person directly involved in the accident might not be the only one responsible. However, some third parties may be liable. That is where vicarious liability comes into play. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident and believe someone else shares the blame, such as the employers or another party, the motorcycle accident attorneys from TopDog Law can help you handle this complex…
Chelsea in the 2024/25 season is a team in the process of rebuilding. Fans are waiting for a return to the top, and for that, they need goals—many goals. And while the Blues have a solid backbone in defense and midfield, the question of who will become the main scorer and lead the attack remains open and intriguing. To avoid missing predictions on Chelsea games, follow https://ratingbet.com/predictions/football/ updates. Nkunku: French Maestro with Numbers Judging by the data provided, Christopher Nkunku had an impressive season. Fourteen goals and five assists in 38 matches is a solid result for a player who…
A Kenyan woman was arrested allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine worth Sh9 million ($2.1 million) in India. Indian customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport said they arrested the suspect on Tuesday, April 1, with the drugs in her luggage. Emily Kanini Rodha, 43, was detained on arrival at CSMI Airport, Mumbai. She had flown from Nairobi through Doha. Officials said she raised suspicions that she might be carrying contraband because of her nervousness. “During the examination of the trolley bag carried by her, the officers observed that it contained clothes and shoes. However, after removing all the contents…
Body By Design clinic’s proprietors and a doctor will remain in remand for two weeks after their bond ruling was delayed to April 15. Surgeon Robert Mutula, along with Omnicare Medical Limited owners George Njoroge and Lillian Edna Wanjiru, face manslaughter charges. The three suspects in the alleged manslaughter of Lucy Wambui Kamau will now remain in custody until April 15, 2025, following the court’s directions that a probation report has to be filed before the suspects bail and bond release application is determined. The suspects appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Samson Temu for their bail and bond release ruling,…
President Museveni said Thursday, April 3, that he had arrived in the neighbouring South Sudan at the invitation of his South Sudanese counterpart, Salva Kiir. “I have arrived in South Sudan at the invitation of His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit. I look forward to our discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between our two nations,” Museveni posted on his X handle. His visit comes hours after African Union mediators arrived in the youngest nation’s capital Juba on Wednesday for talks aimed at averting a new civil war after First Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house…
Thousands of Haitians marched through the streets of the country’s volatile capital on Wednesday, defying tear gas and gangs as they vented their anger against the surge in gang violence and demanded the resignation of the country’s transitional authorities and the head of the Haiti National Police. During the massive protest, demonstrators brandished machetes and firearms. Others waved tree branches and red and black flags, once the symbol of the Duvalier dictatorship, but which has since become associated with other forces in Haiti. Protesters burned tires and blocked roads as they traveled down from Pétion-Ville and up from Delmas to…
There was drama in Court when two top Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) officials differed sharply in a contempt of court case against them. Secretary General Rev Robert Waihenya admitted to have been served with injunction barring him and the General Assembly Moderator Thegu Mutahi from installing Honorary Treasurer David Ndumo in April 2024. But Mutahi was vehement in his denial of ever being served in spite of the Court Process Server Josphat Mutunga giving evidence under oath that he served him by way of WhatsApp after the former became evasive and unavailable for personal and physical service. Waihenya…
President Donald Trump has unveiled a comprehensive set of “reciprocal tariffs,” imposing new import duties on a wide array of countries. Announced on April 2, 2025, during a speech dubbed “Liberation Day,” these tariffs are positioned as a declaration of economic independence aimed at addressing longstanding trade imbalances and revitalizing domestic industries. Baseline Tariff: A universal 10% tariff will be applied to all imports entering the United States. Country-Specific Tariffs: Certain nations face significantly higher tariffs based on perceived trade disparities: Japan: 24% United Kingdom: 10% Vietnam: 46% Switzerland: 31% India: 26% South Korea: 25% Thailand: 36% Taiwan: 32% Indonesia:…