Top World News | April 6, 2025 | Global Tensions, Protests, Sports & More

 Good morning and welcome to World News Today, with the key global stories on this Sunday, April 6th, 2025.

[Headline 1: Global Tensions Rise Over U.S. Tariffs]

President Donald Trump has triggered global economic turmoil after unveiling blanket new tariffs — 10% on all imports, and as much as 50% on some nations, including China. China responded with 34% tariffs on American products and banned exports of rare earths. Economists are predicting a recession in America and widespread economic impact globally.

[Headline 2: Protests Erupt Worldwide]

Massive anti-Trump protests broke out across the United States and Europe on Saturday. Demonstrators in Washington, D.C., New York, Berlin, Paris, and other cities voiced their opposition to Trump's policies, warning of threats to democracy, human rights, and climate commitments.

[Headline 3: Global Markets Slide]

Financial markets across the globe were hit hard in the wake of tariff announcements. Stock indices across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. closed with big losses, and investors are preparing for further volatility in the days to come.

[Headline 4: Vietnam and Australia React to Economic Shifts]

Vietnam's economy is beginning to feel the pinch early as GDP growth in the first quarter eased to 6.93%. The decline comes just before a 46% tariff on Vietnamese products by the U.S.

In Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed 2.3 billion Australian dollars to subsidize home solar battery systems, in an attempt to reduce energy prices before next month's general elections.

[Headline 5: Colombia Peace Talks]

In an encouraging turn of events, Colombia's insurgent group Comuneros del Sur started the disarmament process, surrendering weapons and signing up to agreements with the government. The action signals optimism for enduring peace following decades of armed conflict.

[Headline 6: Sports Round-Up]

At the Grand Slam Track Meet in Jamaica, Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith took the men's long sprint gold, with American Kenny Bednarek dominating the short sprint events.

In tennis, Tallon Griekspoor made it to the finals in Marrakech, and Sebastian Baez made it to the finals in Bucharest.

And in the NBA, Anthony Edwards took the Minnesota Timberwolves to their fifth consecutive win, with 37 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.

[Headline 7: Weather Alert in the U.S.]

Severe weather continues to pound the Mississippi Valley, with forecasters warning of hazardous flash floods and tornadoes in already waterlogged areas.