International

August 26, 2026 12:14 PM

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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth about 20 billion dollars

Canada has imposed counter-tariffs of up to 50 percent on 27.6 billion dollar worth of US goods after suspending trade negotiations with Washington, saying the United States had demanded too much while offering too little.    The counter-tariffs will take effect on September 8 and cover steel, dairy...

August 25, 2026 2:31 PM

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US proposes additional 1.03 lakh dollars fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new 103,265 USD fee on top of existing costs for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those for advanced degree holders.    According to the press release issued by DHS, the proposed fee would be paid at the time of filing and imposed ...

August 25, 2026 2:14 PM

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UN Chief calls for immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping amid threats to global trade routes

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure as conflicts threaten key global trade routes.   Guterres urged all parties to respect international law and including the law of the sea and international ...

August 25, 2026 1:30 PM

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Iran says it has two-year plan to withstand expanded US sanctions

Iran has said that it has a two-year plan to withstand expanded US sanctions after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he called an economic D-Day against the country.   Bessent said the US would cut economic ties with Iran and isolate countries that continue to financially support it...

August 24, 2026 9:43 PM

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Balochistan: Five more bodies recovered as Pak atrocities continue 

  Violence by Pakistani authorities continues in Balochistan as five more bodies recovered from different areas of the province, including Mastung, Chaman and Sohbatpur.   In Mastung district, the body of an unidentified man was found in the Khad Kocha area. Media reports said, the man appeared to h...

August 24, 2026 7:15 PM

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Iran warns of harsh response amid US sanctions expected tonight

  Iran has warned that new US sanctions expected to be announced tonight will not bring peace to the region, and has threatened a strong response to any escalation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said, Tehran will respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including measures tar...