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Trump Warns UK on China Ties as Dollar Hits Low, Niger Leader Vows Retaliation
Washington D.C. - Former U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned the United Kingdom against deepening its business ties with China, while the U.S. dollar recently plummeted to a four-year low, and Niger's military ruler threatened retaliation following reported attacks in the capital.
Trump's warning to the UK came during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's trip to Beijing aimed at securing lower tariffs and improved access to the Chinese market, according to The Guardian. Trump described closer ties with China as "very dangerous" for the UK.
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar experienced a significant drop, hitting its lowest point in four years against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, according to BBC Business. The dollar also reached multi-year lows against the Euro and the pound, falling 3% in roughly a week. While the slide has slowed, analysts anticipate further weakening of the dollar this year. "Most people would think the dollar should, could, and would weaken further this year," said Chris Turner, global head of financial market research at ING, according to BBC Business. The dollar's decline follows a turbulent 2025 marked by fluctuations triggered by tariff announcements during Trump's presidency.
In Niger, heavy security was deployed around Niamey's main airport after overnight gunfire and explosions, The Guardian reported. Niger's military ruler, General Tchiani, accused France, Benin, and Côte d'Ivoire of involvement in the attack near the airport, though he provided no evidence. He also thanked Russian troops for their defense efforts, according to The Guardian. The shooting and detonations reportedly began shortly after midnight.
In other news from the UK, Al Jazeera reported on the increasing prominence of politicians of color adopting tough stances on immigration. The article cited Sajid Javid's remark about not allowing people like his own parents to enter the UK today as an example of a view increasingly central to British immigration politics. The article was written by Parveen Akhtar, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Aston University, Birmingham.
Also in the UK, BBC Business reported on the issue of toxic managers in the workplace. The article shared the story of Maya (not her real name), who worked at a small PR agency and experienced a "toxic boss" who set "impossibly high standards" and publicly berated staff. "She would regularly call people out in front of the whole team flinging insults like 'are you thick?' and 'this work is rubbish'," Maya told the BBC. The article highlighted the manager's behavior often strayed way beyond performance management and into personal attacks.
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