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U.S. CLEARS TARIFF REFUNDS OF $35.46 BILLION – Some consumers are filing class action lawsuits to force paybacks of the pass through cost U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has processed 35.46 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of tariff refunds and associated interest, according to a court filing with the U.S. Court of International Trade released. As of Monday, the CBP had received 126,237 applications for refunds of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump last year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and had validated 86,874 of them, according to the court filing. In February, the U.S. Supreme…

TRUMP HEADS TO CHINA FOR TALKS – Trade, Iran war and Taiwan on agenda  Donald Trump is travelling to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade, the Iran conflict and Taiwan are expected to dominate talks. Speaking ahead of departure, Trump said he would urge China to “open up” its economy to American companies, describing the visit as an opportunity for deeper commercial cooperation. The trip comes with major business figures accompanying the president, including Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, Tesla’s Elon Musk, and Apple CEO Tim Cook, reflecting a strong focus on economic ties. But…

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE CONFIRMS HORMUZ PLAN- To deploy autonomous systems as part of a multinational security mission   UK’s ministry of Defence says the country will deploy fighter jets and autonomous systems as part of a multinational security mission in the Strait of Hormuz. British Defense Secretary John Healey announced the plan following a virtual meeting of defense ministers involving representatives from more than 40 countries. According to Healey, Britain will provide 115 million pounds (156 million U.S. dollars) in new funding for autonomous mine-hunting equipment and advanced counter-drone systems. The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is currently sailing toward…

LAMMY BACKS STARMER AMID LABOUR TURMOIL – Deputy PM says no leadership challenger has emerged  David Lammy has publicly backed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, insisting there is currently no credible challenger within Labour to replace him. Speaking outside Downing Street, the Deputy Prime Minister said no one had yet come forward with enough support under the party’s internal rules to mount a serious leadership bid, and urged MPs calling for change to “take a breath.” His comments come after a turbulent 48 hours for the Labour government, with multiple ministerial aides resigning and more than 70 Labour MPs publicly calling…

GLOBAL MINISTERS CLASSROOM WITH PASTOR CHRIS – The 8th edition holds on the 15th and 16th May 2026 from 2pm GMT+1 The Global Ministers’ Classroom (GMC) is an Interdenominational program under the auspices of the International School of Ministry of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, DSc, DD.  Since its inception in 2018, the GMC has been a special assembly of all categories of Ministers of the Gospel: Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, Bishops, Youth Ministers, Church Founders, Lay Ministers, and Ministry Leaders, in one Global Online Classroom to fellowship with one another, interact with divine knowledge and information, with the distribution…

GOVERNMENT WILL BE JUDGED ON ACTIONS, NOT WORDS – Rayner says delivery will define Labour’s credibility in office  Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has said the government will ultimately be judged on its actions rather than its words, as pressure continues to mount on Labour following recent political setbacks. Speaking during a public engagement, she stressed that voters are focused on delivery, not political messaging or promises. Rayner said the government’s priority must be to show tangible improvements in people’s lives, particularly on issues such as the cost of living, public services and economic growth. She acknowledged that trust…

STARMER SIGNALS CLOSER UK-EU TIES – Critics accuse Prime Minister of weakening Brexit settlement  Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also said he wants to build a closer relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, prompting fresh political debate over the future direction of Brexit. Speaking ahead of talks with European leaders, Starmer said stronger cooperation with the EU was in Britain’s national interest, particularly on trade, security and energy. The Prime Minister insisted his government was not seeking to reverse Brexit or rejoin the European Union, single market or customs union. However, critics argue the proposals amount to…

STARMER VOWS TO FIGHT ON – After Labour suffers staggering defeat in elections (EA) Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on, after his party suffered a staggering defeat in the local elections. Starmer described his government as a “10-year project” despite mounting calls for him to quit after his party’s drubbing in local elections earlier this week. Labour’s defeat is reportedly dubbed as the worst local election losses for a governing party in more than three decades, while the populist Reform UK party made significant gains – prompting a growing number of Labour lawmakers to call for his…

UK’S PRINCESS OF WALES TO VISIT ITALY -As part of her work focusing on early childhood development Kensington Palace said Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, is set to travel to Italy next week for her first official overseas visit in a while. The wife of heir-to-the-throne Prince William will carry out a two-day visit to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, as part of her work focusing on early childhood development, the central theme of her public work. The visit will centre on the “Reggio Emilia approach,” which places relationships, the environment and community at the heart of a child’s development…

OIL PRICES RISE – Trump rejects Iranian response to US peace proposal Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supplies tight. Brent crude futures climbed 3.14% to $104.47 a barrel extending a 1.23% gain on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate was up 3.24%, after settling 0.64% higher in the previous session. Hopes for an imminent end to the 10-week-old U.S.-Iran conflict that would allow oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz were dashed after…