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A 'beacon' or a 'roulette'? Chinese America watchers see opportunities and pitfalls

6:06am April 04, 2025

Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.

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Former Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of Trump

5:00am April 04, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump.

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Morning news brief

4:17am April 04, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Businesses and markets reeling from Trump's expanded trade war, small retailers in the U.S. react to the new Trump tariffs, Trump downplaying the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff.

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Trump's tariffs to hit tiny African country of Lesotho especially hard

4:16am April 04, 2025

by Kate Bartlett

Last month, President Trump claimed "nobody has ever heard of" Lesotho. Now, this month, the tiny southern African country has been dealt a massive blow by Trump's tariffs.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office as court upholds impeachment

4:08am April 04, 2025

by Leila Fadel

South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Friday to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. He was impeached in December for imposing martial law.

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Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief

12:59am April 04, 2025

The February 2022 protests, dubbed the Freedom Convoy, were sparked by a Canadian government vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.

South Korea's president removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law

11:47pm April 03, 2025

South Korea's Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to replace him.

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What is the strategy behind the U.S. bombing campaign in Yemen?

6:11pm April 03, 2025

by Greg Myre

We've heard a lot about U.S. bombing plans for Yemen – mostly from a group chat on Signal. But how's the actual bombing campaign going after nearly three weeks? We've heard a lot less about that.

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Local journalists in Gaza report on the war as foreign journalists still lack access

6:09pm April 03, 2025

by Kat Lonsdorf

Israel hasn't allowed outside journalists independent access to Gaza since it launched its war. That means it's been almost solely Palestinian journalists reporting on a war they're living through.

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Russia escapes Trump Tariffs, as envoy pushes deals with Washington

6:02pm April 03, 2025

A visit by a senior Kremlin envoy to the White House this week may help explain why Russia is not on President Trump's tariffs list - and determine for just how long Russia can stay off the list.