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April 29, 2025 8:48 AM April 29, 2025 8:48 AM

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Asia-Pacific markets subdued as investors weigh tariffs, await Wall Street data

Asia-Pacific markets opened on a subdued note as investors weighed the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on corporate earnings and awaited key economic data from Wall Street this week. Traders are also keeping a close eye on developments in trade negotiations between the U.S. a...

April 29, 2025 8:40 AM April 29, 2025 8:40 AM

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India poised to finalize trade deal with US: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reaffirmed that India is likely to be among the first countries to finalise a trade agreement with the United States. Mr Bessent cited India’s relatively open trade environment and limited non-tariff barriers as major reasons for the accelerated progress. The ...

April 29, 2025 8:33 AM April 29, 2025 8:33 AM

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Pakistan: 7 killed, 9 injured in powerful bomb blast at peace committee office

In Pakistan, at least seven people were killed and nine others injured after a powerful bomb blast struck the office of a peace committee in volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province yesterday. Hospital officials reported that 16 injured individuals were brought in for treatment, with seven succumbing to...

April 29, 2025 7:53 AM April 29, 2025 7:53 AM

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Power gradually restored in Spain, Portugal after major blackout

Power is gradually being restored across Spain and Portugal after a major blackout brought daily life to a halt. The power outage grounded flights, paralysed public transport, and disrupted hospital services. The exact cause of the outage remains uncertain.   In response to the crisis, Spain’s ...

April 28, 2025 8:54 PM April 28, 2025 8:54 PM

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Yemen: 68 African migrants killed, 50 wounded in US strike on detention centre

In Yemen, the Houthis group said that US airstrikes, early today, on a detention centre in the northern province of Saada killed at least 68 African migrants and wounded 50, according to an estimate. As per the media reports, rescue teams continue to search for possible survivors. The U.S. military ...

April 28, 2025 1:32 PM April 28, 2025 1:32 PM

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Clashes erupt in Kathmandu as teachers protest turns violent, 26 injured

Twenty-six persons, including teachers, police officers and a journalist, were injured during a teacher's protest in Kathmandu on Sunday. A clash erupted after the agitating teachers broke the security barricade and tried to enter the restricted area at New Baneshwor, near the federal parliament bui...

April 28, 2025 1:26 PM April 28, 2025 1:26 PM

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EU GSP+ Monitoring Mission arrives in Sri Lanka for biannual review of compliance

A European Union (EU) GSP+ Monitoring Mission is scheduled to reach Sri Lanka today for a biannual review of the country’s compliance with Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade requirements. The team will stay until May 7, meeting government officials, businesses, civil society, and tr...

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