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March 4, 2025 9:54 PM March 4, 2025 9:54 PM

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China and Canada impose levies on US goods in retaliation

China and Canada moved swiftly today to retaliate against newly imposed US tariffs, announcing their levies on American goods that could further disrupt the United States trade with its top three trading partners. A 25 per cent US tariff on almost all goods imported from Canada and Mexico took effec...

March 4, 2025 8:22 PM March 4, 2025 8:22 PM

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Israel sets conditions for next phase of ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel has set conditions for the next phase of a ceasefire deal in Gaza with Palestinian armed group Hamas. During a media briefing today, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said, Tel Aviv has demanded a demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, an end to the rule of Hamas and the return of their host...

March 4, 2025 6:23 PM March 4, 2025 6:23 PM

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Indonesia Floods: Hundreds evacuated, many houses submerged

In Indonesia, hundreds of people were evacuated after severe flooding hit most areas in Jakarta and surrounding cities today due to heavy rain in the region. The floods left thousands of houses submerged and hundreds of residents affected and also caused significant traffic congestion across the cit...

March 4, 2025 6:08 PM March 4, 2025 6:08 PM

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Europe to boost its defence spending in era of rearmament

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today presented a plan to boost Europe's defence industry and increase military capabilities. Briefing media in Brussels , the EU Chief said, Europe was in an era of rearmament and the region is ready to massively boost its defence spending. She sai...

March 4, 2025 5:15 PM March 4, 2025 5:15 PM

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Nepal passes E-Commerce Bill to regulate online trade

Nepal's Parliament passed the Electronic Commerce Bill, giving confidence to consumers and creating a legal framework for regulating the country’s online trade. The bill proposes fines ranging from three lakh Nepali rupees to five lakh Nepali rupees, jail terms of three years, or both, depending on ...

March 4, 2025 4:43 PM March 4, 2025 4:43 PM

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Many cases of Measles reported in Texas

In the United State, nearly 160 measles cases have been reported in Texas, the second largest state in the country. State health officials have warned the outbreak could last for months. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a dozen measles cases were diagnosed in Texas over th...

March 4, 2025 2:00 PM March 4, 2025 2:00 PM

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Russia launches 99 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's Air Force reported that 99 drones were launched into the country by Russia overnight, causing significant damage and injuries in multiple regions. In a post on Telegram, the Air Force stated that Odesa, Sumy, and Donetsk 'suffered as a result of the attack. The State Emergency Service said...

March 4, 2025 1:56 PM March 4, 2025 1:56 PM

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Sri Lanka’s GMOA warns of nationwide strike over doctors’ holiday allowance cuts

In Sri Lanka, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned of a nationwide strike unless the government restores doctors’ holiday allowances to previous levels. GMOA Secretary Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa said the budgetary cuts introduced for 2025 were unacceptable, demanding immediate...

March 4, 2025 8:26 AM March 4, 2025 8:26 AM

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2 dead as car plows into crowd in Germany

In Germany, at least two persons have been confirmed dead, and several injured after a car plowed into a crowd in downtown Mannheim city yesterday.   The local police authorities have arrested a suspect and are investigating whether it was an accident or an attack. The exact number of injured i...

March 4, 2025 8:24 AM March 4, 2025 8:24 AM

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Israel strikes Syrian air defence battalion in coastal city

Israel has carried out airstrikes on a Syrian air defence battalion near the coastal city of Tartus.   According to Syrian state media, the attack occurred last night, with no immediate reports of casualties. Syrian Civil Defence teams have been deployed to assess the damage. A local TV channel...