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February 11, 2025 9:07 AM

US to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

United States President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The tariffs will apply widely to all US imports of steel and aluminium, including from Canada and Mexico, the country’s top two foreign suppliers of the metals.   While th...

February 10, 2025 9:52 PM

Series of Earthquakes Near Santorini Keep Residents on High Alert

Three more earthquakes have occurred near the Greek island of Santorini, causing continuing concern in the tourist hotspot. Residents of neighbouring Amorgos remain on high alert after today's tremors, which followed a moderate 5.0 magnitude earthquake between the islands last evening.   A state ...

February 10, 2025 9:43 PM

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation today following mounting pressure from populist opposition groups. The announcement came two months after a top court annulled a presidential election in the European Union country. He will leave office on February 12.   Mr. Iohannis...

February 10, 2025 9:38 PM

Pakistan: Lawyers Protest Judicial Appointments in Islamabad, Security Tightened

In Pakistan, chaos engulfed the capital, Islamabad, once again as lawyers took to the streets today, protesting a meeting at the Supreme Court aimed at finalising the names of eight Supreme Court judges. The demonstration reflected the ongoing tension surrounding judicial appointments and the broade...

February 10, 2025 9:21 PM

Guatemala Bus Crash Kills 30; President Declares National Mourning

At least 30 people have died and many others have been injured when a bus plunged down a ravine outside Guatemala City. The bus was travelling on a busy route when it plunged approximately 20 meters from Puente Belice, a highway bridge that crosses over a road and creek. Guatemalan President Bernard...

February 10, 2025 9:17 PM

China’s Marriage Rate Hits Record Low, Divorces See Slight Rise

In China, marriages plummeted by a fifth last year, the biggest drop on record. This occurred despite manifold efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed. The figures from the Ministry of Civil Affairs showed that more than 6.1 million couples registered for marriage last year, down fr...

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