Trump Foreign Policy Faces Midterm Test

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump is heading toward the November midterm elections with several major foreign policy goals still unresolved, as the prolonged Iran war, stalled efforts over Gaza and Ukraine, and rising economic costs create new political pressure for his administration.

Imran Khan Hospital Transfer Sparks PTI Contempt Plea

LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has filed a contempt petition against government officials after authorities took him to a state-run hospital instead of the private facility named by the Supreme Court, party officials said on Saturday.

Trump Moves to Ease Beef Tariffs as Cattle Producers Push Back

Chicago/Washington, United States — President Donald Trump plans to temporarily ease U.S. beef tariffs by allowing an additional 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the country at lower import tariffs for 90 days, a move the White House says is intended to reduce prices for consumers but one that has drawn strong opposition from U.S. cattle producers.

US Tariffs on Canadian Goods Rise to 50%

Washington/Ottawa — The United States has imposed new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after Washington and Ottawa failed to finalize a trade agreement, escalating tensions between the two longstanding allies. The duties took effect shortly after midnight on Saturday and cover about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.