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Rival nations seize choke points to counter Trump's global strategy

From Iran to China, President Trump's global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the US economy

Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners amid mounting pressure from Trump admin

Cuba's government said the pardons were a humanitarian gesture in connection with Holy Week and didn't mention mounting pressures with the US

No sign of war winding down in West Asia as attacks continue across region

Iran's attacks on Gulf states along with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the world's energy supplies with effects far beyond the West Asia

Trump imposes 100% tariff on patented drug imports; generics spared

The US has announced a 100 per cent tariff on patented pharma imports from countries like India without reshoring deals, aiming to boost local production, while generics have been exempted for now

UNSC set to vote on watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz

The final draft of resolution authorises the use of defensive - but not offensive - action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait

US allies working on plan B for Strait of Hormuz if Trump walks away

Virtual meeting of around 40 nations showed the coalition of countries deem it necessary to begin preparations for having to reopen the strait without the US

8 killed, 95 injured after US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's B1 Bridge

The victims of the strike reportedly include Iranian travellers and residents of the local village who were near the infrastructure at the time of the attack

SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation ahead of record-breaking IPO

At more than $2 trillion, SpaceX's valuation would increase by nearly two thirds in a matter of months

Nepal court grants 2-day remand to former PM KP Oli in Gen-Z protest case

The bench of Judge Purushottam Khatiwada Kshetri at the Kathmandu District Court issued the order allowing investigators to continue the probe

'Civilisation cannot be destroyed by bombing': Iran slams Trump's threat

Iranian Mission to the UN said US President Trump's threat reflects 'ignorance, not strength'

Iran remains resolute against US-Israeli aggression: President Pezeshkian

Detailing the impact of the ongoing hostilities, Pezeshkian briefed his Azerbaijani counterpart on destruction of 'vital and industrial infra,' as well as strikes targeting 'schools' and 'hospitals'

Govt examining request from Bangladesh for supply of diesel, says MEA

The inputs were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal during a weekly presser

Trump's White House ballroom gets final nod days after judge halts work

A vote of 8-1, with two commissioners voting present and one absent, allowed the plan to move forward

US voices concern over detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by China

The statement came after China reportedly detained Panama-flagged ships for inspections at Chinese ports

Tesla sales rise after year of Musk boycotts but still miss expectations

Tesla has had to contend with lower demand due to the September expiration of a $7,500 tax credit for EV buyers, a blow to sales across the industry

Amazon to slap 3.5% fuel surcharge on third-party sellers in US, Canada

The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon's fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed

Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported drugs with some exemptions

Duties for products made by certain larger companies will take effect in 120 days, while items from smaller manufacturers won't be hit for another 180 days, according to a White House statement

Trump appoints Todd Blanche acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's exit

In her own statement, Bondi called the job 'the honor of a lifetime' and said she would be working over the next month to transition the position to Blanche

Nasa astronauts on track to moon after Orion engine burn for lunar flyby

Known as the translunar injection burn, this step had little room for error in order to put Orion on the correct trajectory for the 10-day mission to lap the moon

Hegseth asks US Army Chief Gen Randy George to step down: Pentagon

The move comes as the US and Israel continue a war against Iran, a mission that has recently seen the US send thousands of troops into the region for a possible ground operation