China aims to dominate the artificial intelligence sector, a goal complicated by the trade standoff with Washington that could further deprive Chinese industry of certain key technologies. The world’s two leading economies are locked in an escalating tit-for-tat trade battle triggered by US President Donald Trump’s new levies on Chinese goods, which have reached 145 […]
The Iraqi delegation, led by the head of the National Intelligence Service, and al-Sharaa also discussed counter-terrorism cooperation, border security, and ways to expand bilateral trade. Earlier this month, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held talks with al-Sharaa in Qatar, their first meeting since the ousting of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December […]
It will be his second foreign trip since returning to office, following his planned attendance at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday. Trump “will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 until May 16,” Leavitt told a White House press briefing, without elaborating. Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat […]
According to the Foreign Office, this high-level visit reflects the deep-rooted, fraternal relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. It also underscores the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. The Foreign Office Spokesperson said Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of […]
The textile exports from the country were recorded at $ 13,613.702 million during the July-March (2024-25) against the exports of $ 12,445.935 million during July-March (2023-24). The textile commodities that contributed in trade growth included cotton cloth the export of which increased by 0.11 percent to $ 1,424.503 million from $ 1,422.886 million while the […]
Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch is representing Pakistan while Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin is leading the Bangladesh side during the bilateral talks, as per sources. This is the first such diplomatic engagement in 13 years. The meeting discussed trade, education, communication, regional peace, and other bilateral issues. Ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh are improving, especially […]
As per details, the delegation, which includes the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan and other senior officials, will engage in discussions with IMF and World Bank representatives during the meetings, scheduled from April 21 to 26. According to diplomatic sources, the finance minister will hold meetings with officials from the U.S. State Department, […]
Beijing and Washington are locked in a fast-moving, high-stakes game of brinkmanship since the US president launched a global tariff assault that has particularly targeted Chinese imports. Tit-for-tat exchanges have seen US levies imposed on China rise to 145 percent, and Beijing setting a retaliatory 125 percent toll on imports from America. Official data on […]
Asked about the media report, Reynolds’ office, the department for business and trade, said they were taking a “consistent and strategic approach” to Britain’s trade relationship with China. The department, which did not confirm Reynolds’ trip, said they were engaging with China in areas of trade that benefit Britain’s national interests. The Guardian said Reynolds’ […]
Japan, a long-time U.S. ally, has been hit with 24% levies on its exports to the United States although these tariffs have, like most of Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, been paused for 90 days. But a 10% universal rate remains in place as does a 25% duty for cars, which is set to be particularly […]
