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September 9, 2026 8:48 AM

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Canada Hits More Than 600 US Products with Tariffs Up to 50%

Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on more than 600 US goods, escalating the trade dispute between two neighbours. The tariffs targeting US merchandise officially came into force last night.   Canadian commercial enterprises are operating under the federal government’s newly impleme...

September 8, 2026 8:51 PM

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Russia backs India’s peace efforts to end Ukraine conflict

  Russia today said it would welcome any peace efforts by India to end the Ukraine conflict, noting that Moscow's strategy aligns closely with New Delhi's position for a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. Addressing media at a virtual briefing in New Delhi this afternoon ahead of the BRICS S...

September 8, 2026 5:48 PM

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Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka made courtesy call on Bangladesh President 

  India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, made a courtesy call on Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban in Dhaka today. During the meeting, the two sides emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral ties for the mutual benefit of the people of both ...

September 8, 2026 4:40 PM

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Amnesty International urges Pakistan to immediately release Human Rights lawyers

  Amnesty International has urged Pakistan government to immediately and unconditionally release human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, whose convictions and prolonged imprisonment have raised serious concerns over the misuse of cybercrime laws to silence dissent.   In a lette...

September 8, 2026 1:46 PM

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Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US goods

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on 28 billion Canadian dollars’ worth of U.S. goods took effect today, with duties of up to 50 percent. The tariffs target products including steel, furniture and clothing, while fresh fish and lobster were removed following pressure from Canada’s seafood industry. The m...