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February 3, 2025 12:21 PM

Canada, Mexico order retaliatory tariffs on US goods

Canada and MEXICO have ordered retaliatory tariffs on goods from the United States. This follows US President Donald Trump ordering sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.   Canada is initially targeting US 30 billion dollars in goods imported from the US with tariffs of 25...

February 3, 2025 7:23 AM

Thousands flee homes as Australia faces severe flooding

In Australia, Northern Queensland is experiencing its most severe flooding in over six decades, as relentless rains have poured more than 1,000mm of water since Friday. Authorities have warned that the situation is dangerous and life-threatening, with record-breaking rainfall anticipated to persist ...

February 2, 2025 8:36 PM

At least 773 killed in DR Congo as M23 Rebels Seize Goma

At least 773 people have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) largest city of Goma and its vicinity in a week, amid fighting with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. Authorities said, the rebels captured the city in an escalation of a decade-long conflict.         These f...

February 2, 2025 8:06 PM

Japan successfully launches navigation satellite on new flagship H3 rocket

Japan's space agency said today that it successfully launched a navigation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket. The satellite was launched as the country seeks to have a more precise location positioning system of its own.   The H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki 6 satellite lifted off from the...

February 2, 2025 8:03 PM

Netanyahu to Discuss Hamas, Iran, and Arab Diplomacy in First Trump Meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today said, he will discuss the victory over Hamas, countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with US President Donald Trump. Tuesday's meeting at the White House will be Trump's first with a foreign leader since r...

February 2, 2025 7:10 PM

One dead, thousands flee home as Australia battles massive floods

In Australia, thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall has caused flooding in northern Queensland. Authorities confirmed the death of a woman.         Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods in the region in more than 60 years. Authorities are war...

February 2, 2025 7:00 PM

India has experienced remarkable transformation in last decade: UNGA President

UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang has said that India has experienced a remarkable transformation in the last decade. Yang said, that during his visit to India from 4 to 8 of this month, he will get an opportunity to see how digital and technological innovation has fuelled this change, all...

February 2, 2025 5:52 PM

Israel expands military operation in northern occupied West Bank

The Israeli military today said that it has expanded its major campaign in the northern occupied West Bank. Overnight, Israeli troops raided the town of Tammun, north of Nablus, where an Israeli airstrike killed 10 militants last week. According to a military spokesperson, Israeli troops were prepar...

February 2, 2025 4:31 PM

SVCC & Indian Cultural Association Celebrate Basant Panchami in Colombo

The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and Indian Cultural Association celebrated Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja in Colombo today.   The members of the Indian community participated with religious fervour in the festival that marks the preparation for the arrival of Spring. On the ...

February 2, 2025 1:51 PM

Canada announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on imports from America

In response to tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced 25% tariffs on 155 billion dollars worth of American goods coming into the country. Addressing a press conference in Ottawa today, Mr Trudeau announced imposing a 25% tariff o...

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