CNN News Digest - August 27, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirmed he has been briefed on an active shooter situation at Annunciation Catholic School. Law enforcement personnel secured the building after reports of gunfire, and officials stated that all students and staff have been accounted for and are safe. Emergency responders remain on site as investigators work to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved in the incident.

NEW DELHI, INDIA - President Donald Trump’s new 50 percent tariffs on all imports have taken effect, threatening widespread job losses across India’s manufacturing sector. CNN interviews with factory workers in multiple states reveal anxiety and uncertainty as employers reevaluate production levels in response to sharply higher import costs. Economic analysts warn that prolonged trade tensions could deliver a significant blow to India’s export-driven growth.

DES MOINES, IA - In a special election held Tuesday, Democrat Catelin Drey won a state Senate seat previously held by Republicans, breaking the GOP supermajority. The victory in District 14 marks a critical shift in Iowa’s legislative balance, giving Democrats increased leverage over key legislation and committee assignments in the upcoming session. Party leaders hailed the result as a sign of growing momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.

TOKYO, JAPAN / SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Postal operators in Japan, Australia and Taiwan have announced suspensions of certain parcel shipments to the United States following the end of the “de minimis” tariff exemption. Japan Post will halt small‐package deliveries valued over $100, while Australia Post has partially suspended services to the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The measures respond to new U.S. rules withdrawing duty-free entry for low‐value goods, prompting logistical challenges and delays across the Asia-Pacific e-commerce network.