Here are some of the Top News Headlines for today based on recent reports:
- May Day Protests Target Trump Policies: Hundreds of thousands rallied globally on International Workers’ Day, with U.S. protests focusing on opposition to President Trump’s agenda. Demonstrations in nearly 1,000 cities highlighted workers’ and immigrants’ rights, with significant gatherings in New York and Phoenix.
- Gaza Crisis Worsens: An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis killed at least five members of a family, prompting mourning and outrage. The World Health Organization condemned Israel’s aid blockade, calling the resulting child starvation an “abomination.”
- U.S. Economy Contracts: GDP numbers show the U.S. economy shrank in Q1 2025, the first decline in three years. Trump administration officials, including Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, downplayed the data, emphasizing confidence in Trump’s economic strategy.
- Trump Tariffs Spark Trade Talks: The U.S. has quietly reached out to Beijing to negotiate tariff agreements, as elevated tariffs impact consumers and global trade slows. Chinese ministers are evaluating trade relations between the world’s two largest economies.
- India’s Caste Quota Demands Grow: A recent count is expected to fuel calls for increased government job and education quotas for lower and intermediate castes, potentially reshaping India’s social policies.
These stories reflect major global developments.
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