U.S. tariffs on China are still due to take effect within hours. Both Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said they had agreed to bolster border enforcement efforts in response to Trump’s demand to crack down on immigration and drug smuggling. That would pause 25% tariffs due to take effect on […]
There is virtually no precedent in contemporary times for a democratic country to send its citizens to foreign jails, and any attempt to do so is sure to be challenged in US courts. But Rubio welcomed an offer to do just that by President Nayib Bukele, whose sweeping crackdown on crime has won him soaring […]
An investigation led by South Korean authorities into the fire has begun, but no cause has yet been determined. Air accidents are nearly always caused by a combination of factors, according to experts. Passenger carry-on bags inspected at boarding gates and found not to contain power banks will be tagged and then allowed in overhead […]
“A 15 percent tariff will be imposed on coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG),” Beijing’s commerce ministry said, adding the tariffs come into force next Monday. US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from China. Unveiling sweeping measures against major trade partners on Saturday, Trump announced an additional 10 percent tariff on […]
Monday’s lockout added to the chaos that has consumed the agency, which distributes billions of dollars of humanitarian aid around the world, since Trump ordered a freeze on most U.S. foreign aid hours after taking office on Jan. 20. USAID has been targeted for closure by billionaire Elon Musk, who has been tasked by the […]
In a letter to Republican and Democratic leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives, the groups warned that Trump-appointed leaders at the Justice Department were taking actions that imperiled the careers of thousands of FBI agents. Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers and have so far shown little interest in criticizing or reining […]
The letter was sent on Monday and signed by the foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, as well as Palestinian presidential adviser Hussein al-Sheikh. It was reported first by Axios, which said the top diplomats met in Cairo over the weekend. Trump first floated the suggestion of Jordan and Egypt […]
Speaking to CricTracker, Gulbadin Naib praised the DP World ILT20 as a significant stage for Afghan cricketers to showcase their talent. Representing Dubai Capitals in the ongoing 2025 season, Naib played a pivotal role in his team’s qualification for the playoffs with a stellar 25-ball 47 and a crucial wicket in their victory over Abu […]
Sharaa, who headed the Islamist rebel group that led a lightning offensive that toppled autocratic President Bashar al-Assad in early December, was declared transitional president on Jan. 30. “I estimate that the period will be between four to five years until elections because there is a need for a vast infrastructure, and this infrastructure needs […]
India’s electronics production has more than doubled in the last six years to $115 billion in 2024, with the country now becoming the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. Apple led the Indian smartphone market with a 23% share in total revenue during 2024, followed by Samsung at 22%, according to research firm Counterpoint. The list […]
