Thursday May 8th 2025

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(🇺🇸 United States) President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer unveiled a trade agreement cutting tariffs on British automobiles, steel, and aluminum, marking the first U.S. trade deal since the global tariff pause.

(🇬🇧 United Kingdom) The Bank of England reduced its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%, citing economic uncertainties and welcoming the new US-UK trade agreement.

(🇻🇦 Vatican City) Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago was elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first American pope and choosing the name Leo XIV.

(🇮🇳 India) India reported intercepting Pakistani missile and drone attacks targeting regions including Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, with no reported losses, amid rising hostilities.

(🇵🇰 Pakistan) Pakistan reported that Indian missile strikes resulted in 31 civilian deaths, prompting the evacuation of thousands from border areas as fears of broader conflict grow.

(🇮🇱 Israel) Israel conducted extensive airstrikes in southern Lebanon, marking one of its heaviest bombardments in the region, as tensions with Hezbollah escalate.

(🇨🇳 China) President Trump announced plans to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, currently at 145%, indicating a potential easing of trade tensions between the two nations.

(🇧🇷 Brazil) Brazilian cities are experiencing a significant increase in scorpion stings, attributed to unplanned urban growth creating ideal conditions for the arachnids to thrive.

(🇷🇺 Russia) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their strategic partnership, vowing to deepen cooperation across military, economic, and political spheres.

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