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Canada, Mexico Forge Closer Ties Ahead Of USMCA Review

Canada, Mexico Forge Closer Ties Ahead Of USMCA Review

September 19, 2025 7:55 am

Canada and Mexico have vowed to strengthen cooperation and present a united front as they prepare for next year’s scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The pledge comes amid growing uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and combative trade policies.

On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Mexico City for talks with President Claudia Sheinbaum. The leaders discussed deepening economic and security ties while reaffirming the value of trilateral trade with Washington.

Sheinbaum highlighted the importance of mutual respect and collaboration. “Mexico and Canada will continue walking together, with mutual respect and with the certainty …

Japan Exports To US Drop 14% As Trump Tariffs Bite

Japan Exports To US Drop 14% As Trump Tariffs Bite

September 17, 2025 8:50 am

Japanese exports to the United States fell sharply in August, plunging nearly 14 percent as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to disrupt trade flows and weigh heavily on Japan’s key industries. Official data released by Japan’s finance ministry showed a 13.8 percent year-on-year decline in the value of goods shipped to the US, the steepest drop in more than four years. The auto sector, which accounts for about a third of Japanese exports to the American market, was hit hardest.

Car shipments tumbled 28.4 percent, while auto parts slid 7.1 percent, underscoring the pressure on manufacturers already struggling with a …

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal On TikTok Ownership Talks

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal On TikTok Ownership Talks

September 16, 2025 7:26 am

The United States and China have reached a “framework agreement” over TikTok’s U.S. operations, potentially paving the way for American ownership of the popular video-sharing app. The deal was confirmed Monday after two days of trade negotiations in Madrid, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, adding that President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to finalize details on Friday.

The talks come ahead of a critical September 17 deadline requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. division or face a nationwide ban. The deadline, originally set for earlier this year, has already been extended …

Ghana To Accept West African Deportees from US

Ghana To Accept West African Deportees from US

September 11, 2025 9:44 am

Ghana – Ghana has agreed to accept undocumented West Africans deported from the United States, President John Mahama confirmed Wednesday, marking a controversial shift in U.S.-Africa migration policy.

Speaking to journalists in Accra, Mahama said the agreement applies to citizens of West African nations covered by a regional visa-free travel pact.

“We were approached by the U.S. to accept third-party nationals who were being removed from the U.S. And we agreed with them that West African nationals were acceptable,” Mahama explained.

According to the president, the first batch of 14 deportees has already arrived in Ghana, including several Nigerians and …

South Korea Secures Release Talks After US Hyundai Raid

South Korea Secures Release Talks After US Hyundai Raid

September 7, 2025 10:42 am

South Korea’s government announced it has completed negotiations with the United States to secure the release of hundreds of its citizens detained during a sweeping immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia.

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik said that once the necessary administrative procedures are finalized, a chartered plane will be dispatched to bring the workers home. He added that Seoul is also reviewing visa policies to prevent similar incidents, stressing the government’s responsibility to safeguard its nationals abroad.

The raid, conducted last Friday by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resulted in the detention of 475 …

Trump Claims India Offers Tariff Cuts Amid Trade Tensions

Trump Claims India Offers Tariff Cuts Amid Trade Tensions

September 2, 2025 9:29 am

US President Donald Trump said India has offered to cut its tariffs “to nothing” even as he described the current trade standoff with the country as “a totally one-sided disaster.”

The remarks come after the United States imposed tariffs of 50% on certain Indian goods last week, including a 25% penalty linked to Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. India has not formally responded to Trump’s latest comments, but tensions over the issue of Russian energy have strained ties between Washington and New Delhi to historic lows.

Trump accused India of benefiting disproportionately in trade, writing that the country sells …

US Escalates Clash With ICC Over Israel Cases

August 20, 2025 5:09 pm

The United States on Wednesday escalated its confrontation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), imposing sanctions on judges, including one from France, over the tribunal’s prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, which also targeted a Canadian judge in a separate case. The move marks Washington’s latest effort to undermine the ICC, which is backed by nearly all other Western democracies as a court of last resort for grave international crimes.

“The Court is a national security threat that has been an instrument for lawfare against the United States and our close …

Blueprint Of Success: Corporate Governance By Prof. Nze

January 29, 2024 6:21 am

In an era where corporate governance shapes the very backbone of market-leading giants, Prof. MarkAnthony Nze stands out with his illuminating research, “Corporate Governance in U.S. Blue Chip Companies.” This groundbreaking work by the esteemed strategic management and leadership guru offers a thorough analysis of the governance mechanisms steering America’s corporate titans. As it gears up for publication in Africa Digital News, this piece stands as a testament to the cross-continental impact and relevance of robust corporate governance structures.

Prof. Nze’s research delves deep into the labyrinth of corporate governance, unraveling the complex interplay between governance practices and business …

Natural Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure A Guide

Natural Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure: A Guide

September 14, 2023 4:10 am

In an age where pharmaceutical solutions often take precedence over natural remedies, the quest for controlling high blood pressure has become synonymous with medication regimens and lifestyle overhauls. However, what many overlook is the power of a balanced diet in combating hypertension. According to the World Health Organisation, hypertension afflicts around 1.13 billion people globally. Astonishingly, the American Heart Association reveals that nearly half of the adults in the United States have high blood pressure. While medications have their place, an exploration into nature’s pharmacy might yield surprising results.

The Role of Diet in Blood Pressure Management

In the complex …

NYLH Crafted On Character, Competence, And Consistency

NYLH Crafted On Character, Competence, And Consistency

June 8, 2023 3:22 am

The excellence of any institution of learning is based on more than just the process of instilling knowledge into students and getting them ready to thrive in the business world and the labour market. It also goes far more than just going through the process of understanding the various concepts associated with different fields of learning as well as the processes of application. It is rather, a function of the ideals associated with the entire process.

At the New York Learning Hub, emphasis is paid to ensuring that learners do not just pass through the institution picking up academic knowledge …

Sudan Crisis And The Abysmal Failure Of The Africa Union

Sudan Crisis And The Abysmal Failure Of The African Union

May 25, 2023 12:07 am

When the African Union (AU) was established in July 2002, there were a lot of loud and boisterous statements about shunning the intervention of external countries, such as the US and the UK, and the enthronement of African solutions to African problems.

Over two decades later, the AU cannot even be called a shadow of itself because it never, at any point, lived up to the boasts and promises that the African leaders made. Instead, it still continues to play second and third fiddle to the same external countries it vowed to push out of the scene.

Truth be told, …

Trump's Prosecution A Good Way To Check Impunity

Trump’s Prosecution: A Good Way To Check Impunity

May 11, 2023 3:35 am

After years of baiting the law, Donald Trump has now moved from being the first former President of the United States to be formally arraigned on criminal charges to being the first former leader to be found criminally culpable by a jury. Regardless of the narratives, many observers have weaved around the ongoing prosecution, what is undeniable is that the whole situation has sent a powerful message that impunity can actually be checked.

Trump’s ongoing prosecution is a significant step towards checking impunity and upholding the rule of law. Trump’s Presidency was marked by numerous controversies, including allegations of corruption, …

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