International

April 8, 2025 6:41 AM April 8, 2025 6:41 AM

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Russia, China slam US tariff hikes amid escalating global economic tensions

Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticised the United States for its sweeping tariff hikes, accusing it of undermining global economic stability. Peskov said during a daily briefing yesterday that Russia is closely monitoring the current situation, which remains highly volatile and emotionally ch...

April 7, 2025 10:35 PM April 7, 2025 10:35 PM

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Former Deputy PM of Nepal Rabi Lamichhane sent to Rupandehi Prison

President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Gorkha Media Network's then Managing Director, Rabi Lamichhane, has been sent to the District Prison of Rupandehi. The former Deputy PM and Home Minister was presented to the District Court, Rupandehi, Monday morning and sent to the prison following th...

April 7, 2025 10:13 PM April 7, 2025 10:13 PM

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EU Offers Zero-Tariff Deal to US, Vows to Guard Against Trade Diversion

The European Commission has offered zero-for-zero tariffs to the US. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Europe is ready to negotiate with Washington, as the EU has offered “zero-for-zero tariffs” for industrial goods the bloc exports to the US. Meanwhile, she said the EU will protect itself against ...

April 7, 2025 10:56 AM April 7, 2025 10:56 AM

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Sri Lanka stock market halted as index falls 5.30%

Sri Lanka stock trading was halted after the index dropped 5.30-pct on Monday with large cap stocks coming under selling pressure, brokers said. The more liquid S&P SL20, which tracks the larger companies, opened down 240.45 points at 4,292.90 on Monday.

April 7, 2025 8:59 AM April 7, 2025 8:59 AM

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Bangladesh receives record-high $3.29 billion in inward remittances in Mar 2025

Bangladesh received a record-high US$3.29 billion in inward remittances in March 2025, marking the highest monthly inflow in the country’s history.   According to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday, remittance inflows in March saw a staggering 64.7 percent year-on-ye...

April 7, 2025 6:24 AM April 7, 2025 6:24 AM

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More than 50 nations start negotiations with the US after tariffs announcement

Over fifty countries have contacted the White House to begin trade talks after US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs. Top Trump administration officials defended these tariffs, even though they caused US stocks to lose nearly 6 trillion Dollars in value last week. Treasury Secret...

April 6, 2025 6:27 PM April 6, 2025 6:27 PM

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Myanmar Quake Toll Tops 3,400 as Heavy Rains Hamper Relief, Raise Disease Risk

Heavy rains have struck parts of earthquake-hit Myanmar, worsening relief efforts and increasing the risk of disease outbreaks. The death toll from the March 28 magnitude 7.7 quake has risen to at least 3,471, with over 4,600 injured and 214 missing.   In Mandalay, near the quake’s epicentre, rains ...