China is urging the US to drop its tariffs ahead of their first trade talks, warning that it will not sacrifice its principles to reach an agreement. The warning comes as top Chinese and US officials meet in Switzerland this weekend. China's stance is led by President Donald Trump, who began ramping up duties on imports from China in 2020.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3309595/show-sincerity-china-urges-us-drop-tariffs-ahead-first-trade-talks?module=top_story&pgtype=section#commentsThe Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that April was the second-hottest month in its dataset, with all but one of the last 22 months exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. A recent study by dozens of climate scientists concluded that global warming reached 1.36C in 2024, and Copernicus projects 1.5C could be reached in mid-2029 or sooner. Climate scientist Samantha Burgess warned that the target is no longer attainable, while Julien Cattiaux said it would likely be beaten before 2030, but emphasized the need for continued action despite alarming figures.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/global-temperatures-stuck-at-near-record-highs-in-april-eu-monitor/article_d729c883-bd1b-5f31-aea5-e277c0496fa1.htmlThe European Union's Copernicus climate monitoring agency reported that April 2024 was 1.51 degrees Celsius hotter than the pre-industrial average, continuing a trend of nearly two years where months have breached the 1.5C threshold. Over the past year, temperatures rose to 1.58C above pre-industrial levels, primarily driven by burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.
https://www.politico.eu/article/this-april-was-worlds-second-hottest-on-record-eu-scientists-say/European leaders must take decisive action against US President Donald Trump's trade war, securing strategic autonomy in defense and high-tech sectors. They should form alliances with countries like Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Australia, who have also faced Trump's aggression. To counterbalance Trump's influence, Europe may seek to strengthen ties with nations in the Global South, reducing pressure from both him and Russian President Vladimir Putin, while preserving the multilateral system.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3990479-it-would-be-absolute-stupidity-to-shift-relations-between-europe-us-toward-confrontation-extop-diplomat.htmlThe Copernicus Climate Change Service has reported that April was the second-hottest month globally, with all but one of the past 22 months exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a target set by the Paris agreement. A recent study by dozens of climate scientists suggests global warming reached 1.36°C in 2024, while Copernicus projects that the current rate of warming could reach 1.5°C as early as mid-2029 or sooner.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/603613-global-temperatures-stuck-at-near-record-highs-in-april-eu-monitorThe Copernicus Climate Change Service has reported that April was the second-hottest month globally, with all but one of the past 22 months exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. A recent study by dozens of climate scientists predicts global warming will surpass this limit in a matter of years, with projections suggesting it could be reached as early as mid-2029.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1309547-unprecedented-heat-streak-continues-april-temperatures-near-record-highsA US federal judge, Brian Murphy, temporarily blocked the deportation of Asian migrants to Libya, citing human rights violations in the country. The decision came after lawyers for migrants from Laos, the Philippines, and Vietnam appealed, stating they were in "imminent" danger of being sent to Libya. The Trump administration has been using military aircraft to deport migrants, which would violate a previous court order requiring them to be given a "meaningful" opportunity to challenge their removal in court.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3309500/us-judge-temporarily-blocks-deportation-asian-migrants-libya?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionA US judge, Brian Murphy, has ruled that the Trump administration's plan to swiftly deport migrants to Libya would violate a prior court order. The plan, which could involve flying migrants to North Africa as early as Wednesday, was met with opposition from Libyan and Saudi authorities, who rejected the idea without their knowledge or consent. The move is part of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement efforts, which have seen 152,000 people deported since Monday.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2025/05/08/swiftly-deporting-migrants-to-libya-would-violate-court-order-us-judge-rules/Chinese Premier Li Qiang is scheduled to visit Malaysia in late May for a summit with a new alliance of Southeast Asian and Arab nations, aiming to counter US tariffs.
https://www.asiaone.com/asia/chinese-premier-visit-malaysia-key-asean-gulf-summit-sources-say