45 h. ago China warns trade wars have no winners amid Trump sanctions threat

BEIJING – China has issued a strong statement against trade wars after US President Donald Trump warned of sanctions on countries buying Russian exports if Moscow fails to reach a peace deal within 50 days. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that “there are no winners in trade wars,” adding that pressure […]

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3 d. ago EU holds off retaliation on US tariffs amid talks to avert wider trade war

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday Brussels will keep holding off on hitting back at US steel and aluminium tariffs, as it seeks a deal to ward off broader 30-percent levies. US President Donald Trump on Saturday threw months of painstaking negotiations into disarray by announcing he would hammer the 27-nation bloc with […]

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5 d. ago Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian exports starting August 1

In a new escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has sent a formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, warning of a 35% import tax on Canadian exports beginning August 1. The warning marks a renewed push in Trump’s aggressive trade policy, with similar letters reportedly sent to over 20 countries this […]

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6 d. ago India on edge: CDS warns of ‘triple threat’ from China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh alliance

NEW DELHI: India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has warned about the possible “convergence of interests” between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, suggesting that it could lead to significant challenges for India’s internal stability. Addressing a session at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, General Chauhan said, “There is a possible convergence […]

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1 week ago China expands Taiwan strait flight path, Taipei warns of rising tensions

China has opened a third extension to its M503 flight path near the Taiwan Strait, drawing a sharp protest from Taipei, which called the move “unilateral” and destabilizing. The newly added W121 extension runs close to the sensitive median line that has traditionally served as a buffer between Taiwan and mainland China. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs […]

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1 week ago China warns EU: Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is unacceptable, citing U.S. threat

China has privately warned the European Union that it cannot allow Russia to lose the Ukraine war, according to an official briefed on the meeting. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this clear during a four-hour talk with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Brussels. He expressed concern that Russia’s defeat would allow the […]

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2 w. ago FTT slams Rs400 billion illegal cigarette trade loss in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is losing Rs400 billion every year due to the illegal cigarette trade, warned Fair Trade in Tobacco (FTT) Chairman Ameen Virk during a seminar in Islamabad. He described the issue as a “structural crisis”, not just minor tax leakage, and urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to maintain pressure on violators […]

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2 w. ago Trump hints at trade deal with India, warns of higher tariffs for Japan

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has expressed hope for a potential trade agreement with India, saying the South Asian country appears ready to lower trade barriers for American companies. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said if India allows more U.S. business access, both sides could finalize a deal with reduced tariffs. He noted that […]

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2 w. ago Trump attacks Zohran Mamdani as “pure communist” in latest criticism

US President Donald Trump ramped up his attacks on Zohran Mamdani, the winner of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, calling him a “pure communist” during a Sunday interview. Mamdani, a progressive candidate who identifies as a democratic socialist, had gained significant attention for his surprise victory against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, whose campaign had […]

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3 w. ago China warns: Global economy at risk if middle east tensions escalate

Beijing: China has called on the international community to take stronger steps to prevent the current conflict from impacting the global economy. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gu Jiaqun emphasized that the Gulf region and its surrounding waters are among the world’s most crucial trade routes, and instability there poses significant risks to global economic activity. […]

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3 w. ago Trump says to mull ‘US attack’ as Netanyahu seeks support amid escalated week

Tel Aviv is capable of striking all of Iran’s nuclear facilities but all help is welcome: Israeli PM Israel, Iran trade strikes as air war escalates with no end in sight Iran strikes Israeli defence sites in Haifa, stock exchange in Tel Aviv with missiles and drones as Israel targets Iranian nuclear sites Khamenei says […]

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