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April 30, 2025

Hong Kong police accuse a mobile game app of promoting armed revolution
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police on Tuesday accused a mobile game application of advocating armed revolution and promoting secessionist agendas, saying that those who publish it or share it with others online may risk violating national security laws. The announcement — the first to publicly denounce a gaming app — indicates that authorities are…
Inflation report expected to show whether companies heeded Trump’s call to ‘eat’ tariff costs
The president wants U.S. firms to “eat” the cost of his tariffs. Fresh price-growth data will show whether he’s getting his wish. The monthly inflation report set to be released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected to provide the most definitive look yet at whether U.S. companies are passing the cost of…
Nationwide protests loom over Trump’s upcoming milit parade
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is getting the parade he wanted showcasing America’s milit power — but he’ll also be getting mass protests exposing the nation’s partisan divisions. The tanks and artillery launchers rolling through Washington on Saturday will honor the Army’s 250th annivers, which falls on the day Trump turns 79. About 7,000 soldiers will…
PM Shehbaz schedules UAE visit for June 12
PM Shehbaz schedules UAE visit for June 12 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, along with a high-level delegation. The visit reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE, which are marked by mutual trust, shared values, and close…
Elissa Slotkin and Gretchen Whitmer stoke 2028 speculation as Michigan Democrats
LANSING, Mich. — As she spoke Friday night in the high school gymnasium where Magic Johnson starred as a prep basketball player, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., reached for a football analogy while wrestling with the existential questions facing the Democratic Party. “We know the Lions are going to the Super Bowl this year because they…
Trump admin tells immigration judges to dismiss cases in tactic to speed up arrests
A recent memo to immigration judges obtained by NBC News provides fresh insight into how the Trump administration is pulling off a new tactic — dismissing pending immigration cases, then immediately moving to arrest the immigrants — that is part of its bid to quickly increase the number of immigrants it is detaining. In the…
Democratic governors seek to roll back state-funded health care for undocumented immigrants
A trio of states with Democratic governors viewed as potential 2028 presidential candidates have taken steps in recent weeks to freeze or cut government-funded health care coverage for undocumented immigrants. Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom of California, JB Pritzker of Illinois and Tim Walz of Minnesota have largely attributed the proposals to budget shortfalls stemming from…
Philippine Senate vote plunges Sara Duterte trial into turmoil
MANILA — The unprecedented vote by Philippine senators on Tuesday night to return Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment articles to the House of Representatives for further deliberation has plunged domestic politics into turmoil, with analysts predicting the move will delay but not terminate her trial. By acting as they did, senators passed the buck to their…
Australia and South Africa clash in WTC final at Lord’s today
LONDON: The highly anticipated final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) begins on Wednesday at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in England, where defending champions Australia will take on South Africa. Often referred to as the “Home of Cricket,” Lord’s will host the most important contest in the Test arena, marking the culmination of…