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China hits back at Trump’s tariffs with levies on US importsChina hits back at Trump’s tariffs with levies on US imports

China hits back at Trump’s tariffs with levies on US imports

Days after the US imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing has also introduced a series of retaliatory measures against Washington. …

February 4, 2025
Taiwan says it will assist companies in relocating to US after Trump’s tariffsTaiwan says it will assist companies in relocating to US after Trump’s tariffs

Taiwan says it will assist companies in relocating to US after Trump’s tariffs

Taiwan said it will assist firms planning to relocate to the US in response to President Trump's new tariffs on…

February 3, 2025
Sunita Williams breaks spacewalking record at ISSSunita Williams breaks spacewalking record at ISS

Sunita Williams breaks spacewalking record at ISS

After spending nearly seven months in zero gravity, American astronaut Sunita Williams made history and broke the record for the…

February 2, 2025
US funding pause hampers Cambodia’s efforts to clear landminesUS funding pause hampers Cambodia’s efforts to clear landmines

US funding pause hampers Cambodia’s efforts to clear landmines

In the aftermath of US President Donald Trump's decision to abruptly suspend all foreign aid, Cambodia is struggling to conduct…

January 31, 2025
Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan adopt Ankara Declaration for stronger trade tiesTurkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan adopt Ankara Declaration for stronger trade ties

Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan adopt Ankara Declaration for stronger trade ties

Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan recently signed and adopted the Ankara Declaration, after the second trilateral meeting of the ministers of…

January 30, 2025
US temporarily halts foreign aid to Pakistan, several projects impactedUS temporarily halts foreign aid to Pakistan, several projects impacted

US temporarily halts foreign aid to Pakistan, several projects impacted

The United States has paused foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation. The decision was taken in line with an executive…

January 29, 2025
Train services in Bangladesh impacted as staff goes on strikeTrain services in Bangladesh impacted as staff goes on strike

Train services in Bangladesh impacted as staff goes on strike

Multiple trains across Bangladesh were cancelled on Tuesday after railway staff went on an indefinite strike for higher pensions and…

January 28, 2025
UAE Leads Global Millionaire Migration Race in 2024, Attracting 6,700 Wealthy IndividualsUAE Leads Global Millionaire Migration Race in 2024, Attracting 6,700 Wealthy Individuals

UAE Leads Global Millionaire Migration Race in 2024, Attracting 6,700 Wealthy Individuals

In the United Arab Emirates, in 2024, the nation is expected to see over 6,700 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), outpacing more…

January 27, 2025
Japan’s Fuji TV bosses resign over sex assault scandalJapan’s Fuji TV bosses resign over sex assault scandal

Japan’s Fuji TV bosses resign over sex assault scandal

Fuji TV President Koichi Minato and Chairman Shuji Kano have resigned in the wake of a sexual misconduct allegation against…

January 27, 2025
Philippines suspends scientific survey in South China Sea, accuses China of ‘harassment’Philippines suspends scientific survey in South China Sea, accuses China of ‘harassment’

Philippines suspends scientific survey in South China Sea, accuses China of ‘harassment’

The Philippines has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea days after China's coast guard and navy allegedly…

January 25, 2025