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Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs On Canada, "Don't Want This," Says Trudeau
US President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10 per cent on goods from China, citing a "major threat" by "illegal aliens" and drugs, a move that invited retaliation from Ottawa and Mexico City.
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China Vows To Protect "National Interest" Against Trump's 10% Tariff Threat
China on Wednesday responded to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and Beijing was ready to "national interests" in the trade war. Mr Trump has warned he could impose a 10 per cent duty on imports from China by the end of next week.
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Why China Remains Undeterred About Opening Up Its Economy
The country's economy, the world's second-largest, has struggled to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, facing challenges like a debt crisis in the housing sector, low consumption, and high youth unemployment.
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Bangladeshi Traders "Forced" To Import From Pakistan Amid Growing Maritime Ties: Report
In a concern for India, trade and maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh seem to be getting stronger, with a second cargo vessel from Karachi reaching the Chittagong port this week.
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Homo Juluensis Discovered: A New Chapter in Middle Pleistocene Human Evolution
A newly discovered species, Homo juluensis, has been identified from fossils found in China, dating back between 220,000 and 100,000 years ago. The fossils, unearthed at Xujiayao and Xuchang, feature large skulls with a unique blend of Neanderthal, Denisovan and modern human traits. Researchers, including Christopher Bae from the University of Hawa...
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Planning To Visit The Maldives? Read This Important Change For Tourists
This hike will apply to tourists from all nationalities and also doesn't take into account the length or duration of the flight.
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"No One Will Win Trade War": China As Donald Trump Vows Big Import Tariffs
China warned Tuesday that "no one will win a trade war" after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from China.
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Taliban Removes 'Un-Islamic' Books, Anti-Government Literature
Checking imported books, removing texts from libraries and distributing lists of banned titles -- Taliban authorities are working to remove "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation.
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World's Second 6th-Gen Stealth Aircraft Gets Nod From UK PM Keir Starmer
The world's second 6th-Generation fully-stealth fighter jet has gained impetus with Britain's PM Keir Starmer giving the green signal for the strategically important project being co-developed by G7 member states - UK, Italy, and Japan.
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Opinion | Bangladesh's New Reality Doesn't Bode Well For India's Security
At a time when India sees itself as a leading global power, it cannot afford to ignore the challenges emanating from Bangladesh, its most important partner in South Asia.
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Coking Coal Imports From Russia Jump 3-fold In Last 3 Years: Report
Imports of metallurgical coal from Russia have spurted around three-fold in the last three years to around 15.1 million tonnes in 2023-24 mainly due to lower prices while the same from Australia have declined, according to a research firm.
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Singapore Recalls Everest Fish Curry Masala, Alleges Presence Of Pesticide
Singapore has recalled Everest Fish Curry Masala, a popular spice product imported from India, alleging the presence of elevated levels of ethylene oxide, a pesticide deemed unsuitable for human consumption in the spice blend.
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Government Cuts Import Duty on Some Phone Parts to 10 Percent in Boost for Apple, Xiaomi
Indian government has cut the import duty on some parts used in making mobile phones to 10 percent from 15 percent, a move benefiting companies like Apple and Xiaomi that manufacture in Asia's third-largest economy.
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US Bars Imports From 3 More Chinese Firms On Uyghur Labour Concerns
The United States widened a trade blacklist Friday taking aim at forced labor concerns involving Uyghurs and other minorities in China.
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Walmart Shifts To India From China For Cheaper Imports, Supply Chain Diversification
Walmart is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain, data seen by Reuters shows.
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Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs On Canada, "Don't Want This," Says Trudeau
US President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10 per cent on goods from China, citing a "major threat" by "illegal aliens" and drugs, a move that invited retaliation from Ottawa and Mexico City.
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China Vows To Protect "National Interest" Against Trump's 10% Tariff Threat
China on Wednesday responded to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and Beijing was ready to "national interests" in the trade war. Mr Trump has warned he could impose a 10 per cent duty on imports from China by the end of next week.
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Why China Remains Undeterred About Opening Up Its Economy
The country's economy, the world's second-largest, has struggled to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, facing challenges like a debt crisis in the housing sector, low consumption, and high youth unemployment.
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Bangladeshi Traders "Forced" To Import From Pakistan Amid Growing Maritime Ties: Report
In a concern for India, trade and maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh seem to be getting stronger, with a second cargo vessel from Karachi reaching the Chittagong port this week.
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Homo Juluensis Discovered: A New Chapter in Middle Pleistocene Human Evolution
A newly discovered species, Homo juluensis, has been identified from fossils found in China, dating back between 220,000 and 100,000 years ago. The fossils, unearthed at Xujiayao and Xuchang, feature large skulls with a unique blend of Neanderthal, Denisovan and modern human traits. Researchers, including Christopher Bae from the University of Hawa...
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Planning To Visit The Maldives? Read This Important Change For Tourists
This hike will apply to tourists from all nationalities and also doesn't take into account the length or duration of the flight.
-
"No One Will Win Trade War": China As Donald Trump Vows Big Import Tariffs
China warned Tuesday that "no one will win a trade war" after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from China.
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Taliban Removes 'Un-Islamic' Books, Anti-Government Literature
Checking imported books, removing texts from libraries and distributing lists of banned titles -- Taliban authorities are working to remove "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation.
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World's Second 6th-Gen Stealth Aircraft Gets Nod From UK PM Keir Starmer
The world's second 6th-Generation fully-stealth fighter jet has gained impetus with Britain's PM Keir Starmer giving the green signal for the strategically important project being co-developed by G7 member states - UK, Italy, and Japan.
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Opinion | Bangladesh's New Reality Doesn't Bode Well For India's Security
At a time when India sees itself as a leading global power, it cannot afford to ignore the challenges emanating from Bangladesh, its most important partner in South Asia.
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Coking Coal Imports From Russia Jump 3-fold In Last 3 Years: Report
Imports of metallurgical coal from Russia have spurted around three-fold in the last three years to around 15.1 million tonnes in 2023-24 mainly due to lower prices while the same from Australia have declined, according to a research firm.
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Singapore Recalls Everest Fish Curry Masala, Alleges Presence Of Pesticide
Singapore has recalled Everest Fish Curry Masala, a popular spice product imported from India, alleging the presence of elevated levels of ethylene oxide, a pesticide deemed unsuitable for human consumption in the spice blend.
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Government Cuts Import Duty on Some Phone Parts to 10 Percent in Boost for Apple, Xiaomi
Indian government has cut the import duty on some parts used in making mobile phones to 10 percent from 15 percent, a move benefiting companies like Apple and Xiaomi that manufacture in Asia's third-largest economy.
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US Bars Imports From 3 More Chinese Firms On Uyghur Labour Concerns
The United States widened a trade blacklist Friday taking aim at forced labor concerns involving Uyghurs and other minorities in China.
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Walmart Shifts To India From China For Cheaper Imports, Supply Chain Diversification
Walmart is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain, data seen by Reuters shows.
