Ceasefire negotiations reportedly stuck over Israeli demand of troops to remain inside Gaza
Donald Trump says he's expecting news on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas 'fairly soon'.
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The Independent
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- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump threatens Putin with ‘severe tariffs' as he pledges Patriot missiles for Kyiv
Donald Trump has once again expressed his disappointment with Russian president Vladimir Putin and announced 100 per cent sanctions on Russia as he pledged more weapons for Ukraine, including 17 Patriot missiles which Kyiv has urgently sought. "We're going to be doing secondary tariffs," the US president said, announcing sanctions on countries who trade with Moscow. "If we don't have a deal in 50 days, it's very simple, and they'll be at 100 per cent,' the US president said, adding that he was disappointed in Mr Putin. Mr Trump announced that billions of dollars of US weapons would go to Ukraine, and said: "We're going to make top-of-the-line weapons, and they'll be sent to Nato.' "We have one country that has 17 Patriots getting ready to be shipped... we're going to work a deal where the 17 will go or a big portion of the 17 will go to the war site,' he said, adding that some will 'come very soon, within days'. Mr Trump has grown increasingly disenchanted with Mr Putin after he resisted Washington's attempts to negotiate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Canadian musician calls off U.S. concerts amid pushback to Trump policies
Canadian rock musician Matthew Good has canceled a slate of upcoming shows in the United States as a pushback to policies promoted by President Donald Trump. The Burnaby, British Columbia-born musical artist, 54, opened up on his change of plans in cities such as Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh via the social media website Facebook Friday. 'To my US fans, and friends ... I've come to the personal decision, that I can't, in good conscience carry out my dates this summer in your country,' said the musician, whose signature tracks include Decades and Hello Time Bomb. Good added: 'This is not fair to you, and I'm very well aware of that, but the truth is, every week that goes by, I have a deeper disdain for what's going on there politically.' In referring to Trump's tariffs and other policies, Good said that he would not be able to perform in the U.S. again until major political changes were to happen; and that he was willing to risk his 'future U.S. career to stand up against things today.' Trump, in six months since taking office for his second term, has rankled Canada and its citizens over a number of issues - including his repeated references to it being the '51st state.' A number of X users slammed Good for the move, with one user saying that the political reasoning was 'likely an excuse due to lack of interest.' Another user joked: 'Those poor Americans. How will they ever get over this one?' with a broken heart emoji. One X user said in response that Good was 'only hurting himself and the people who work for the band financially' with the move, adding that 'Americans wont notice one way or the other.' Said one user: 'One was a 400 seat brew pub. His date was sandwiched between trivia night and a cover band. He wasn't doing a Las Vegas residency.' Good said on the social media site that he was persuaded to cancel the shows after Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney called off a digital services tax against the U.S. to 'appease' Trump. 'This was approximately 2 billion dollars in revenue that has been accumulating, and we're walking away from that,' Good said. Good added that between 'the massive increase in visa costs, the fear mongering that even after we have our visas, we may still be denied entry if we have something negative to say about the current GOP, and I end up in a situation where I'm biting my tongue, and losing what credibility I had to stand up and say something. ' Good said that the current political climate made it clear he had to do something to show where he stood. A number of X users slammed Good for the move, with one user saying that the political reasoning was 'likely an excuse due to lack of interest' 'I can't stand by and be quiet while our amazing country is bullied into walking away from billions in needed revenue, constantly left wondering if we actually have a partner or an enemy to the south.' He said that 'equally as tragic' would be 'supporting someone who has completely bastardized the institution of art and culture in the US.' Good said that it would be 'unfair' to try and recruit 'other artists to join' him in the political protest, as he planned to center his musical career out of his native Canada for the foreseeable future. 'I have built a career here in Canada that I'm proud of, and will double down here over the next 3 years, and invite my US fans to any show they want to here,' Good said. Good said that fans of his should mobilize their support for the musical group Texas King, which 'might suffer more out of this' on a business level. 'So as a favour, we encourage you to get out and support them wherever you can!' Good said. Good, who canceled dates in protest of Trump's policies, said that his 'world has always focussed on political awareness.' He added 'I know that you might not all be on the same side, so I want to be clear about this. It's MY opinion.'
Reuters
2 hours ago
- Reuters
Fed's Powell asks watchdog to take fresh look at renovation project, Politico reports
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the Fed board's inspector general to take a fresh look at the project aimed at overhauling Fed buildings, Politico reported on Monday, citing a letter to lawmakers by Powell. Powell called on the Fed's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, to examine the project's cost, which has ballooned to $2.5 billion, leading to allies of President Donald Trump to call for Powell to be held accountable. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell over interest rates and said the Fed chair should resign, but the president does not have the power to fire him over a monetary policy dispute. Recent comments from White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on criticism of the Fed's renovation costs have confirmed the view that the Trump administration is actively exploring those costs and Powell's testimony about the project as a possible avenue to try to fire the Fed chief well before his term as chair ends in May 2026. The lawmakers addressed in the reported Powell letter were Republican Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the committee. "The Chairman looks forward to receiving additional information about the costly renovations at the Fed's headquarters," a spokesperson for Scott said in response to the reported letter, adding the letter was consistent with improving transparency. The Fed had no immediate comment. Powell wrote in the letter cited by Politico that the watchdog has had "full access to project information on costs, contracts, schedules, and expenditures and receives monthly reports on the construction program." Powell, who was nominated by Trump in late 2017 to lead the Fed and then nominated for a second term by then-President Joe Biden four years later, has said he intends to serve out his term as Fed chief, which ends on May 15.
