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April 11, 2025 9:08 AM April 11, 2025 9:08 AM

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Mauritius becomes first African country to sign ISA’s Country Partnership Framework

Mauritius has become the first African country to sign a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA). It is also the fourth country globally, after Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Cuba, to sign the CPF. This partnership aims to provide a structured approach for collaborat...

April 11, 2025 9:05 AM April 11, 2025 9:05 AM

Pakistan deports over 11,000 Afghan refugees since April 1: Minister

Pakistan has deported over 11 thousand Afghan refugees after a deadline for their voluntary return expired last week. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said in a press conference yesterday that 11,230 Afghans have been repatriated to their country so far.   In January, Pakistan anno...

April 11, 2025 8:47 AM April 11, 2025 8:47 AM

President Trump warns of reciprocal tariffs as July 9 deadline nears for trade deals

US President Donald Trump has said that he will impose reciprocal tariffs again on countries that fail to reach an agreement with America by July 9, when the 90-day pause ends. Following a meeting of the cabinet, Trump said, If we can't make the deal that is good for both parties, then we go back to...

April 11, 2025 6:33 AM April 11, 2025 6:33 AM

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US-India continue to work to combat global scourge of terrorism: US State Dept

The US State Department has reiterated its commitment to combating global terrorism in collaboration with India after the US extradited Tahawwur Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. During a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated...

April 10, 2025 8:56 PM April 10, 2025 8:56 PM

EU Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods for 90 Days, Awaits Trade Talks

The European Union announced today that it would suspend its retaliatory tariff on US goods for 90 days after American President Donald Trump imposed a similar pause on levies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged Trump's announcement and confirmed the suspension of new ta...

April 10, 2025 1:49 PM April 10, 2025 1:49 PM

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ADB downgrades Bangladesh’s FY25 growth forecast to 3.9%

In its latest Development Outlook report, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Bangladesh's growth forecast to 3.9% for the current fiscal year 2024-25 - down from 5.1% in its September 2024 forecast and a steep drop from 6.6% projected in April 2024. The report titled "Asian Development ...

April 10, 2025 11:07 AM April 10, 2025 11:07 AM

Yemen’s Vice Prez calls for international support against Houthi threats

In Yemen, Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Tariq Saleh has called on the international community to bolster support for the Yemeni government in countering threats posed by the Houthi militias. He made these remarks during a video meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Yemen,...