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Take a quick look at Monday’s news:
US and China reach deals to lower tariffs
The US and China said Monday they have agreed to a contract to cut mutual tariffs as the world’s two biggest economies are trying to end a trade war where financial markets are dominated by financial markets.
Talk after discussion with Chinese officials In Geneva, Switzerland, Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent told reporters Monday that both sides agreed to a 90-day suspension of measures, with tariffs reaching 10% if they exceed 100 percent points.
Hamas releases Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander
Israeli extremist groups said Hamas would release Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza on Monday, but the Israeli prime minister said there would be no ceasefire and plans for an intensifying military campaign would continue. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the day after Israel was spoken about Hamas’ decision to release the last surviving US hostage in Gaza, as a goodwill gesture to President Trump, when the battle pauses to allow Alexander a safe passage. The release was able to open up a way to unlock the remaining 59 hostages held in Gaza after a talk between Hamas, the US, Egypt and Qatar. read more
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Trump says he will sign an order aimed at reducing drug prices
President Trump said he would sign an executive order enacting a “most favourable national” policy for drug pricing, and that he would revive the plan from the first semester, saying that prescription drugs and drug prices would be reduced by 30% to 80% almost immediately. The order Trump is expected to sign at 9am on Monday is expected to direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the policy to set prescription drug prices in line with that of a comparable country. Details of the order that drew immediate resistance from the pharmaceutical industry were unknown. read more
Pope Leo urges the media to end the divisive nature
In his first speech to the media on Monday, Pope Leo called for the end of a polarised “war” created by partisan and ideological attacks, giving no space for fanaticism and hatred. Speaking to thousands of media members around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo called for the release of a reporter who was jailed for doing their job. He added that artificial intelligence should be used in “responsibility and identification.” read more
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The NBA Draft Lottery is here
Where will Duke Freshman Star Cooper Flag play next season? Last number one in 2010, Washington Wizard can draw flags in the lineup alongside Alex Sarle, Bilal Cool Liverry and Bub Carrington. The Utah Jazz have never won the No. 1 overall pick, and the Utah front office led by Danny Ainge and Justin Zanik are hoping to win the draft lottery. They are sending co-owner Ashley Smith to Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery for good luck. Draft lottery is a system used by the NBA to determine draft orders for 40 years. This is what you need to know.
Photo of the day: Chicagoans pack pue to celebrate the pope on the South
Rome, an ancient city and historic home of the Catholic Church, felt it was close to the south on Sunday as Chicagoans still knew the reality that their neighbours son became the first American pope in history. Pope Leo XIV was born about three miles south of Chicago’s iconic Downtown Loop area, and first learned his faith in a suburban parish south of the city. Surprised residents were cStrengthening news since his election at Conclave last week.
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