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April 9, 2025 11:46 AM April 9, 2025 11:46 AM

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Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect: 104% on China, 26% on India

The US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs came into effect, including a staggering 104 per cent tariff on Chinese imports. The White House confirmed that the new tariff structure, follows through on President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Beijing to roll back its retaliatory 34 per cent dut...

April 9, 2025 11:25 AM April 9, 2025 11:25 AM

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Neelam Dhungana Timsina appointed as acting Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank

Deputy Governor Dr Neelam Dhungana Timsina has been appointed as acting governor of Nepal Rastra Bank for the time being. The Rastra Bank has been without a governor since the end of outgoing Governor Mahaprasad Adhikari's term on April 6.   Amid accusations of delay in the appointment of a gov...

April 9, 2025 8:27 AM April 9, 2025 8:27 AM

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US imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese imports

The United States said that 104 percent duties on imports from China will take effect today. Initially, China was set to face a 34 percent tariff increase as part of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs package. However, after Beijing refused to withdraw its promise to impose 34 percent retaliatory ...

April 9, 2025 2:02 PM April 9, 2025 2:02 PM

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Dominican Republic: Nightclub roof collapse kills 98, injures over 150

At least 98 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, Octavio Dotel, was among the victims. Dotel, 51, died on the way to the hospital after being pulled from the debris. Accordin...

April 8, 2025 5:38 PM April 8, 2025 5:38 PM

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Global Investment Leaders Converge as AIM Congress 2025 Gains Momentum in Abu Dhabi

The second day of the Annual Investment Meeting Congress (AIM Congress 2025) kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre today, as the premier global platform continues to facilitate crucial dialogues on foreign direct investment and economic cooperation.   The three-day event, which bega...

April 8, 2025 5:35 PM April 8, 2025 5:35 PM

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Bangladesh inks ‘Artemis Accords’ with NASA on non-military space exploration

Bangladesh has inked the 'Artemis Accords' as the 54th country with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), focused on non-military space exploration.   The Artemis Accords, established in October 2020, are a set of non-binding agreements designed to promote peaceful and cooperativ...