International

April 10, 2025 6:26 AM April 10, 2025 6:26 AM

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US announces 90-day tariff pause for all but China

In a major development, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all but China. In a social media post last night, Mr. Trump said the 90-day breather will apply to reciprocal and 10 per cent tariffs. The US President said he was authorizing a 90-day pause as p...

April 9, 2025 10:08 PM April 9, 2025 10:08 PM

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India-Nepal signs MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture

On the sidelines of the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial level meeting on Wednesday, India’s Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Nepal, Ram Nath Adhikari, signed an MoU on ...

April 9, 2025 9:38 PM April 9, 2025 9:38 PM

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Dubai Celebrates World Navkar Mahamantra Day at Indian Consulate

Dubai witnessed a significant spiritual gathering as the World Navkar Mahamantra Day was observed today at the Consulate General of India premises. The event, organized by JITO Dubai, brought together community members for a morning of collective chanting and reflection centred on the profound Navka...

April 9, 2025 9:33 PM April 9, 2025 9:33 PM

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Sri Lanka Rolls Out Special Transport Plans for Avurudu, Tamil New Year Festivities

In Sri Lanka, as the Avurudu and Tamil New Year approach on April 13 and 14, the government is gearing up for the celebrations. To accommodate increased travel during this festive period, the Department of Railways has launched 10 special train services starting 11th April.   Additionally, the Natio...

April 9, 2025 8:57 PM April 9, 2025 8:57 PM

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China announces 84% Tariff on US Goods Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

China has announced an additional 84 percent tariff on all goods imported from the US. China's finance ministry said that these new charges will take effect from midnight tonight. China said it is raising its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84 percent, up from 34 percent.   Earlier, China accused th...

April 9, 2025 10:09 PM April 9, 2025 10:09 PM

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Roof Collapse at Dominican Nightclub Kills 124, Injures 150

At least 124 people have been killed and more than 150 injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo. A provincial governor and former Major League Baseball pitcher, Octavio Dotel, was among the victims. The incident happened in the early hours yest...