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March 28, 2025 6:55 PM

Fresh Israeli attacks on Beirut since ceasefire  

  Israel has launched an attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November. According to media reports, Beirut heard a large boom and witnessed smoke rising from the area that Israel's military had vowed to strike. On the...

March 28, 2025 5:52 PM

Heavy air strikes by US on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen

The US military carried out more than 40 air strikes on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen today. According to media reports, the strikes hit Sanaa International Airport, military sites, and other areas in the north. One person was injured. Residents said the strikes on a military camp in central S...

March 28, 2025 1:03 PM

Sri Lanka Weighs Options for State-Owned Enterprise Reform

Sri Lanka’s government is considering multiple options to restructure state-owned enterprises; however, there is no fixed model in place. Speaking at an investment forum yesterday, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando said that alternatives such as privatiza...

March 28, 2025 11:52 AM

Morgan Stanley: India, Japan least exposed to US trade tariffs

In a recent report, Morgan Stanley said India and Japan are the least exposed to US trade tariffs. The study highlights that India's lower reliance on goods exports to GDP helps shield its economy from global trade pressures. Recently, the US has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on auto imports, which i...

March 28, 2025 11:13 AM

U.S. halts WTO contributions amid Trump’s push for spending cuts

The United States has halted its contributions to the World Trade Organization (WTO) as part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump's administration to cut government spending.    The move is in line with Trump's "America First" economic policies, which have led to reduced U.S. engage...

March 28, 2025 8:15 AM

Canadian PM slams Trump’s 25% auto tariff, vows to defend economy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Donald Trump's announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on imported automobiles and parts is a direct attack on Canada's workers and industries. Mr. Carney said this after convening a Cabinet Committee on Canada-US Relations. In his address, the Canadian...

March 28, 2025 7:59 AM

European leaders at Paris summit vow to keep sanctions on Russia

Key European leaders took part in the 4th Peace and Security Meeting for Ukraine in Paris, France. In a post-meeting press conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that all the participating countries supported that there would be no lifting of any sanctions against Russia until the ...

March 28, 2025 7:43 AM

Australian PM announces general elections on May 3, seeks 2nd term

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the country will hold general polls on the 3rd of May this year for general elections. Mr. Albanese announced this at a news conference in Parliament House after he drove to Governor-General Sam Mostyn's official residence. In a video m...

March 28, 2025 7:32 AM

President Trump takes part in Iftar dinner at White House

United States President Donald Trump took part in the Iftar dinner at the State Dining Room of the White House today. Addressing the guests, Mr. Trump thanked the Muslim Americans for extending support to his party in the Presidential elections. Mr. Trump further said that his administration is keep...

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