Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep taxes on imports from its neighbors. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared 25% tariffs on $155B CAD of U.S. goods, warning Americans of "real consequences." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also vowed measures, rejecting U.S. claims linking Mexico to crime. China condemned the tariffs and plans to challenge them at the WTO. Experts warn the trade war could worsen U.S. inflation. Trump defended the move, citing economic security, but analysts predict rising consumer prices.

The 2025 Grammy Awards will take on a different tone after Los Angeles' deadliest fire disaster, which killed 29 and destroyed 16,000 homes. Many pre-Grammy parties have been canceled, with efforts redirected toward fundraising. The Recording Academy confirmed the event will proceed, with tributes to victims and first responders. CEO Harvey Mason Jr. emphasized the importance of uniting through music. The event will raise funds for fire relief, following the FireAid concert’s $60M success. Performances from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and others will highlight resilience. Critics argue the red carpet spectacle remains tone-deaf amid ongoing suffering.

The US Army has identified Captain Rebecca M. Lobach, 26, as the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet near Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C. The crash killed all 60 passengers, 4 crew members, and 3 Army personnel, including Lobach. A distinguished officer, she had over 450 flight hours and was a top ROTC graduate. Her family called her “brilliant and ambitious.” President Trump blamed the chopper's altitude and an FAA diversity initiative, though no evidence links it to the crash. Investigations continue into the deadliest US air disaster since 2001.

In Response To US President Donald Trump’s Decision To Impose 25% Tariffs On Imports From Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announced Retaliatory Tariffs On American Goods Worth 155 Billion Canadian Dollars. Trudeau Called The Move A Violation Of Free Trade Agreements, Warning Of Real Consequences For Americans. The Tariffs Will Target Goods Valued At C$30 Billion Starting Tuesday, With Further Measures In Place Over The Following Weeks. Trudeau Emphasized The Hardship For Both Nations, Adding That Canada Is Prepared To Use Its Leverage In Critical Resources Like Energy And Minerals.

A medical transport jet crashed into buildings in northeast Philadelphia, killing all 6 aboard, including a mother and child, and 1 person on the ground. The Mexican nationals were returning to Tijuana after the child's treatment. The jet, operated by Med Jets, crashed minutes after takeoff, sparking fires and injuring 19 others. Witnesses described a "massive fireball." Mayor Cherelle Parker urged residents to avoid debris. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mourned the victims, while Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called it an "awful aviation disaster."

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, reducing Basic Customs Duty on 36 cancer and rare disease drugs, lithium-ion battery scrap, LED components, and platinum findings. Bikes below 1600cc will have reduced duty at 40%, while those above will drop to 30%. However, knitted fabrics will see an increased duty of ₹115 per kg or 20%, and interactive flat panel displays will have a 20% duty. The government also extended duty exemption on raw materials for ship manufacturing for 10 years. Sitharaman said the budget focuses on transformative reforms in multiple sectors.

Former US President Barack Obama is facing legal trouble as a black-owned subcontractor accused a major construction firm of racial discrimination at the Obama Presidential Center. Robert McGee, owner of II in One, claimed in a federal lawsuit that the firm’s actions caused losses of nearly $40 million. Thornton Tomasetti denied the allegations, blaming delays on McGee’s inexperience. The Obama Foundation stated they found no racist intent. Meanwhile, rumours of Obama’s marital issues continue after Michelle Obama skipped key events. The lawsuit may further delay the Chicago-based center’s construction.

US President Donald Trump said that “many” ISIS terrorists were killed in Somalia by airstrikes he ordered. “These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our allies,” he wrote on Truth Social. The strikes targeted a senior ISIS attack planner, but Trump did not confirm if the person was killed. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the operation was coordinated with Somalia’s government. He added that the strikes “send a clear signal” that the US will eliminate threats. The US military has targeted ISIS militants in Somalia for years under different administrations.

A medical transport plane crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood on Friday night, killing all 6 people on board, including a mother and her daughter, the mayor’s office confirmed. The plane was transporting the girl, who had a life-threatening condition, back to Tijuana, Mexico. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker stated that “many people on the ground” were injured as homes caught fire. Flight logs indicate the aircraft was airborne for only a minute before crashing. Audio from air traffic control reveals confusion over the cause. Investigators are probing the crash, while emergency crews work at the scene.

At least 40 people were killed when Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shelled a busy vegetable market in Omdurman on Saturday, a medical source told AFP. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with a volunteer at Al-Nao Hospital pleading for blood donors and stretchers. Witnesses reported artillery fire and drone support from RSF-controlled areas. The attack follows RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo’s vow to retake Khartoum from the army. Sudan’s war, ongoing since April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced over 12 million. The UN warns of worsening famine, with at least 106,000 people facing starvation.