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Donald Trump said he would extend the deadline for Mexico and America

to reach a trade deal by 90 days,

following a, quote, very successful conversation with Claudia Scheimbaum,

Mexico's president. The president's postponed Liberation Day tariffs are due to come into

effect on Friday. The Trump administration said it would contact countries without a trade deal

by the deadline. Apple reported much stronger quarterly results

than expected, with revenue rising 10% year-on-year. The tech giant attributed some of its growth

to tariffs as consumers rushed to make purchases ahead of levies coming into effect. iPhone sales were up 13.5% year-on-year.

Amazon, Microsoft and Meta also reported bumper quarterly profits.

The White House said Mr. Trump will approve an aid plan for Gaza on Friday, after Steve Wickoff,

America's special envoy to the Middle East,

visits a food distribution site in the enclave. On Thursday, Mr. Wickoff met Benjamin Netanyahu,

Israel's Prime Minister in Jerusalem. Separately, America imposed sanctions against figures

from two Palestinian groups,

the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization.

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