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Canadian PM Carney responds to Trump's fentanyl claim for new tariff rates

In a letter sent to the Canadian Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump said the tariffs were in response to the alleged trade barriers and retaliatory actions

Trump to make 'major statement' on Russia soon; expects tougher sanctions

US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Russia over the Ukraine war and hinted at a major announcement on Russia next Monday, without providing further details

South Korea, US, Japan hold air drill to show strength against North Korea

During their regular meeting in Seoul on Friday, the chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff from South Korea, the US and Japan discussed North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia

Asian shares mixed after Wall Street closes higher, nears fresh records

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 edged down 0.1 per cent to 39,662.19, while South Korea's Kospi was up 0.1 per cent to 3,185.15

US actions pushing countries to seek dollar alternatives for trade: GTRI

GTRI said the US sanctions and SWIFT bans on countries like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, have blocked dollar-based payments

Japan asks China not to fly jets too close to Japanese military aircraft

Japan's Defense Ministry said a Chinese JH-7 fighter-bomber flew as close to 30 meters to a YS-11EB electronic-intelligence aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on Wednesday and Thursday

Google to offer heavy discount for cloud computing services to US govt

In April, Google agreed to offer a 71% discount till September 30 to US federal agencies for its business apps package that could generate up to $2 billion in savings if there is govt-wide adoption

Insurgents shoot 9 people after offloading them from a bus in Balochistan

The incident took place on the national highway in the Zhob area of the province, said Assistant Commissioner Zhob Naveed Alam

US state dept begins layoffs as SC ruling clears path for federal firings

US state department staffers have been informed of layoffs after a Supreme Court order overturned an injunction against executive-led agency restructuring without Congressional approval

Mar-a-Lago drone threat? Khamenei's former aide says Trump may be a target

Former Khamenei adviser Mohammad-Javad Larijani has hinted that US President Donald Trump 'can no longer sunbathe at Mar-a-Lago' - warning a drone could hit him - amid tense US-Iran ties

Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade, security in Asia

The allies have boosted mutual defense engagements, including large-scale combat exercises in the Philippines, to strengthen deterrence against China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region

Israel says Iran could recover enriched uranium at nuclear site hit by US

While Israeli officials suspect uranium remains at Isfahan, experts say any attempt by Iran to retrieve it would require a highly complex and difficult recovery effort

Donald Trump floats 15 or 20% blanket tariffs on most trading partners

Dismissing concerns about the negative impact of tariff hike on stock markets, Trump said he believed the tariffs had been well-received and said the stock market had reached a new high that day

Europe unveils deal for more food, fuel for Gaza; Israeli strike kills 15

Children's deaths drew outrage from humanitarian groups even as Israel allowed the first delivery of fuel to Gaza in more than four months, though still less than a day's supply, according to the UN

US may deport El Salvador native to Mexico or South Sudan: ICE official

Abrego Garcia became a flashpoint over Republican President Donald Trump's immigration policies when the Salvadoran national was wrongfully deported to his native country in March

US pushes bipartisan bill on Russia sanctions; brief EU allies, Ukraine

The bill backed by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal calls for a 500 per cent tariff on goods imported from countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas, uranium

Brazil can survive without US trade, says Lula amid Trump tariff threat

In televised interviews, Lula struck a defiant tone, saying Trump must respect Brazil's sovereignty and cannot act as if he owns other nations

Nato to fully fund US weapons sent to Ukraine under new deal, says Trump

In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Putin over the lack of progress towards ending the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

Freed from detention, Mahmoud Khalil files $20 mn claim against Trump govt

Khalil plans to share any settlement money with others targeted in Trump's failed effort to suppress pro-Palestinian speech

White House ups pressure on Fed chair by targeting central bank renovation

On Thursday, Trump's top budget adviser, sent a letter to Federal Reserve chair saying the president is troubled that plans may have violated govt building rules with an ostentatious overhaul