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Trump set to announce new tariffs, Trump endorsement and Elon Musk’s money unable to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court, Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake.
Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the territory
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. air base in Greenland last week and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory.
Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil over espionage revelations
Brazil’s foreign ministry revealed that the administration of Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing predecessor of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, had conducted espionage against Paraguay.
China’s Global Electric Vehicle Boom
Sales of electric vehicles worldwide have been growing and the largest manufacturer of EVs is China’s BYD. Their global revenue was over $100 billion in 2024, beating Tesla. To keep up that growth and to try to stave off the pain of U.S. tariffs, BYD is expanding in emerging markets. One of the markets where their cars are selling big is Brazil, where BYD is investing nearly a billion dollars in a factory. But as our Brazil correspondent tells us there have been some difficulties along the way.
Son of ousted Myanmar leader speaks to NPR about her imprisonment
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kim Aris, son of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, about her imprisonment and why he’s advocating for her release.
More billionaires than ever ranked in Forbes’ annual list. Here are the top 10
There are now more than 3,000 billionaires in the world, according to Forbes’ annual ranking of the wealthiest people. They collectively hold about $16.1 trillion in wealth.
Palestinian soap gets UNESCO recognition as Israel’s military operation closes in
An age-old Palestinian tradition of making soap in the Israeli-occupied West Bank was recognized by UNESCO. A visit to one factory tells you why.
What U.S. tariffs look like from a Chinese trade city
NPR’s Steve Inskeep visited the source of your stuff. And heard how China’s manufacturers are handling U.S. tariffs.
Trump Policies Lead to a Wave of Reverse Migration
During his campaign, President Trump promised to stem migration to the United States. And since taking office his administration has deported plane loads of people, some of whom were in the U.S. legally. Hundreds of deportees have been sent to prison i…
Mobile medical units, clean water needed in Myanmar quake zone, aid official says
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mohamed Riyas, acting country director for Myanmar at the International Rescue Committee, about relief efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake.
Charity-seekers from all over Pakistan flock to Karachi at Ramadan to collect alms
The annual influx of charity-seekers to Pakistan’s biggest city has gained increased government attention this year as Pakistan steps up efforts to curb begging.
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