US stocks rose on Tuesday amid volatile trading due to mixed corporate earnings, soft economic data, and uncertainty over US-China trade negotiations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted China could lose 10 million jobs if tariffs are not lifted, but signaled progress in talks with Japan and India. Despite optimism around potential deals with other countries, shares of Tesla fell 0.6% after the news. In contrast, Honeywell jumped 5.4% on reporting a rise in adjusted profit, while Sherwin-Williams gained 5% after beating quarterly profit estimates. The Conference Board's consumer confidence index dropped to its lowest reading since May 2020, and job openings came in at 7.19 million in March, below estimates.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40360198/wall-street-choppy-as-markets-juggle-trade-war-newsVietnam held its largest-ever celebration of the fall of Saigon on its 50th anniversary, with thousands of people lining the streets to commemorate the event. The parade featured a lotus-shaped float carrying Ho Chi Minh's portrait and fighter jets and helicopters flying overhead. For the first time, Chinese troops from China, Laos, and Cambodia participated in the spectacle, marking a shift in Beijing's role as a reliable partner over Washington. Vietnamese President To Lam emphasized reconciliation, urging people to rid themselves of hatred and division, while veteran Tran Van Truong expressed pride in contributing to liberating the south but no longer harboring hatred for those from the other side. The event comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hanoi, which aimed to position Beijing as a stable alternative to Washington amid US tariff threats and foreign aid cuts.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/grand-vietnam-parade-50-years-after-the-fall-of-saigon/article_5f3edc95-0809-5f7a-8bdc-17a3a0a068fb.htmlFormer US Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer claims that businessman Witkoff has "fallen into a trap" after taking on board Vladimir Putin's views, describing the Trump administration's proposal to end the war as "blatantly pro-Russian." This comes amid concerns over Witkoff's alleged pro-Russian sympathies, with Ukraine suspecting him of being biased. A video posted by FT Moscow bureau chief Max Seddon shows President Putin warmly greeting Witkoff in English at the Kremlin, accompanied by top foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov and sovereign wealth fund head Kirill Dmitriev.
https://www.rawstory.com/rs-exclusive/trump-putin-2671846148/China's President Xi Jinping believes he has more relative strength than US President Donald Trump in the trade war, according to his reaction to increased tariffs. China retaliated with a 125% tariff on its exports and non-tariff measures like export bans on critical minerals it dominates, after the US raised tariffs to 145%.
https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/it-s-chess-not-checkers-china-can-play-the-long-game-against-trump-20250430-p5lvbb.htmlChinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a rare three-nation, five-day trip to Southeast Asia as part of efforts to reassure regional partners amid US-China trade tensions. The visit aims to showcase China's reliability and commitment to the region, following tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. In Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Xi will engage with leaders to strengthen economic ties and promote cooperation on issues such as infrastructure development and climate change.
https://channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna-correspondent/100-days-donald-trump-tariffs-tensions-and-tough-talk-5098506Australian leaders Albanese and Dutton have observed varying approaches from world leaders on dealing with Trump, alternating between standing up to him and negotiating with the US president. On the economic front, both parties are positioning themselves as more capable of securing favorable deals for Australia by negotiating better terms with the Trump administration and steering the economy through uncertainty. The Australian government is also focusing on growing its critical mineral store to reduce vulnerability to Chinese economic coercion and increase leverage in negotiations with the US.
https://www.csis.org/analysis/analyzing-australian-election-and-its-implications-us-australia-relationsAmnesty International has accused Israel of committing "live-streamed genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza, forcibly displacing most of the population and creating a humanitarian catastrophe. The report, released on Tuesday, charges that Israel acted with "specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza," resulting in at least 52,243 deaths. The organization's secretary general, Agnes Callamard, described the situation as a "live-streamed genocide" that has left thousands dead and entire families wiped out.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/29/amnesty-accuses-israel-of-live-streamed-genocide-in-gaza-blasts-worlds-inaction-as-death-toll-soared/174902Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called for closer cooperation among BRICS nations in response to global conflicts, including the Ukraine and Gaza crises, as well as trade wars under US President Donald Trump. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day truce with Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as an attempt at manipulation. Vieira emphasized the need for diplomacy over confrontation and cooperation over unilateralism, highlighting the urgent need for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/29/world/politics/trump-trade-war-brics-brazil/A human rights organisation has highlighted the discrepancies between legal protections and their enforcement in certain countries. Administrative detention is being used to control migrant workers, often without a fair trial or proper permits. Vulnerable women are also detained under protection measures that amount to forced shelter rather than legitimate protection. The use of administrative detention for individuals with criminal records or deemed suspicious raises concerns when no formal complaints or evidence are presented. Experts stress the need for judicial channels and alternatives like conditional release, home confinement, or financial guarantees to balance public security and individual rights.
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