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A major transatlantic trade war that might have shook the world’s markets could have been avoided thanks to a comprehensive trade agreement between the US and the European Union, which places a 15% tariff on the majority of goods.

Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the US, had a private meeting at Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland on Sunday.

The agreement comes just before Washington was scheduled to impose 30% tariffs on EU imports.

“The negotiation turned out to be very interesting. Trump stated to reporters, “I believe it will be great for both parties.” He continued, “It’s a great deal for everyone… a gigantic deal with lots of countries.”

Von der Leyen applauded the deal, saying it would “bring stability and predictability that’s very important for our businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.”

Trump claimed that the EU had agreed to purchase about $750 billion worth of US energy, increase US investment by $600 billion, and place a sizable order for military equipment. The agreed tariff rate of 15% would be largely applicable to cars and other goods, according to both leaders.

Trump remarked, “We have the opening of all of Europe’s nations.” The European market is now effectively open, according to Van der Leyen, who noted that the 15% rate was “across the board, all inclusive.”

Trump has long accused the EU of unfair trade practices, and the negotiations came after months of contentious exchanges. He described the current arrangements as “a very one-sided transaction, very unfair to the United States” just before negotiations started.

Von der Leyen praised the two countries’ combined economic strength, citing their “hundreds of millions of people and trillions of dollars” as the largest trade volume in the world.

Trump responded, “But fair,” to her acknowledgment of his “tough” reputation as a negotiator.

Averted trade war

Trump threatened to continue the 30% tariff unless the EU met the 15 percent terms he had just agreed to with Japan earlier this month, which appeared to be close to breaking down. Trump vehemently responded, “No,” when asked if he would accept anything lower.

Brussels had put together a long list of retaliatory tariffs that targeted everything from beef and beer to parts for Boeing aircraft and cars without an agreement.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed the US-EU deal as a positive step that prevented a trade war and a significant blow to the auto industry.

He claimed in a statement that “this agreement succeeded in preventing a trade conflict that would have severely affected the export-oriented German economy.” The automotive industry, where the current tariffs of 27.5 percent will be almost halved to 15 percent, is one example.

Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, called it “positive” that a trade agreement had been reached, but she needed to see the details, according to the Italian news agency ANSA.

On Monday, Trump and British Prime Minister Kier Starmer are scheduled to meet, with a focus on trade. Trump insists that the larger agreement has already been reached, despite the White House’s acknowledgment that some aspects are still unfinished, despite the release of a separate US-UK trade framework in May.

Gaza is starving. After months of Israel’s relentlessly attacking and blocking essential supplies, the entire population is without food.

According to experts, the strategy will cause the population of Gaza long-term harm.

What are Israel’s actions’ consequences then?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Dr. Nick Maynard, a volunteer surgeon who provided medical assistance to Palestinians in Gaza,

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The head of a body charged with organizing the election process stated that Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September.

Elections will take place between September 15 and September 20, according to Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections chairman Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad, who was quoted as saying on Sunday.

Following the demise of former president Bashar al-Assad in a lightning rebel offensive in December, they will be the first to take place under the new government of the nation.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the interim president, will choose the majority of the 210 seats, with the remainder being elected.

Hassan al-Daghim, a member of the elections committee, stated in an interview with the Erem News site that an electoral college would be established in each of Syria’s provinces to hold elections.

increasingly divided

A People’s Committee was established in March to serve as an interim parliament until a permanent constitution is approved and general elections are held, a process that could take years.

Following the erupting sectarian violence in the southern province of Suwayda earlier this month, the country is increasingly divided over the new authorities in Damascus.

In addition to causing hundreds of casualties, the fighting threatened to end Syria’s fragile postwar transition.

The violent clashes started two weeks ago when armed Bedouin tribe members and members of the Druze religious minority were kidnapped for their lives.

Syrian government forces reportedly intervened to put an end to the fighting, but they actually sided with the clans.

Some government forces reportedly burned and looted homes while carrying out executions of Druze civilians.

Spain held on to the ball in Basel, Switzerland, and in the 25th minute, Ona Batlle crossed over to give Mariona Caldentey a lead.

England were struggling as a result of Lauren James’ ankle injury, but Kelly made a strong substitution for her just before the break.

In the 57th minute, Kelly assisted in closing down England’s porous left flank and headed home Alessia Russo’s cross, which was her perfect assist.

Spain continued to dominate the ball, but it was unable to score another goal before normal time. As the game came to an end with a 1-1 tie, they continued to probe and probe but were unable to break through the English defense.

Hannah Hampton stepped up and saved from Caldentey and then from Aitana Bonmati to put England in the lead. Catalina Coll saved Beth Mead’s effort, but the Spaniards were in for a great start.

Salma Paralluelo fired her kick wide of the target after Coll made another one-handed stop to block Leah Williamson.

Kelly’s heroics of 2022 were sparked by her winning the title at Wembley with an extra-time winner over Germany.

Kelly performed her signature prancing run-up in front of England’s fans before smashing the ball into the net and peeling away in agony.

I was cool, composed, and knew I was going to hit the back of the net, Kelly said, and I am so proud of this team, so proud of wearing this badge, and so proud to be English.

Spain was unable to win their first European title despite only four minutes into the tournament and not a second against England.

The game was decided by a penalty shootout in the final, which included England and Sweden, for the first time since the first edition in 1984.

England goalkeeper Hampton said: “This team is just unbelievable, incredible.

After a gunfight between members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), a state-sponsored paramilitary umbrella that includes groups loyal to Iran, and at least one police officer was killed and 14 fighters were taken into custody in Iraq’s capital.

When PMF fighters stormed a Ministry of Agriculture building on Sunday to appoint a new director, the Interior Ministry reported.

An official meeting was halted by the gunmen, which caused panic among the police emergency response team. Security personnel also suffered injuries as a result of police “came under fire” at the scene.

The ministry reaffirmed that it would not tolerate any attempt to impose its will through force or threaten state institutions.

The group says it is “not interested in escalation.”

The PMF, formally integrated into Iraq’s armed forces, is primarily made up of Shia paramilitaries who were originally formed to combat ISIL (ISIS). Tehran is still in close contact with many of its factions.

According to security sources and insiders, the fighters were attempting to replace the former director. In the incident, police and hospital personnel confirmed that one officer was killed and nine others were hurt.

The detained gunmen were referred to the judiciary, according to a statement from Iraq’s Joint Operations Command, which is in charge of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The most powerful militia in Iraq, Kataib Hezbollah, one of the most powerful units affiliated with PMF brigades 45 and 46, were those who were involved.

A member of Kataib Hezbollah claimed the death of a member and the wounding of six others by an unnamed member of the organization. The group “does not want to escalate” and “will allow the judiciary to proceed,” the group member said.

Al-Sudani mandated an investigation committee to examine the events in response to the escalation.

Concerned about the fragility of Iraq’s security apparatus and the blurred distinction between formal authority and powerful militia are the PMF’s continued influence in Iraqi politics and its armed confrontations with state institutions.

Attempt to gain control

A conflict between Iran and the US has developed over the years following the US’s invasion of Iraq in 2003. A number of members of the PMF, which formed in 2014 to fight ISIL, are among those who are working in concert with Iran.