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Wall Street edges higher as investors eye possible tariff exemptions
US President Donald Trump on Monday hinted at potential exemptions for the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on imports of autos and auto parts
 "Wall Street edges higher as investors eye possible tariff exemptions")
US import prices unexpectedly fall in March on cheaper energy goods
Import prices dipped 0.1% last month after a downwardly revised 0.2% gain in February, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday
 "US import prices unexpectedly fall in March on cheaper energy goods")
J&J tops Q1 forecasts as cancer drugs drive growth; sales outlook raised
On an adjusted basis, the company earned $2.77 per share in the quarter, 2.2 per cent higher than the previous year and above analysts' estimates of $2.59 per share
 "J&J tops Q1 forecasts as cancer drugs drive growth; sales outlook raised")
IEA cuts 2025 oil demand forecast amid trade tensions, economic uncertainty
Global oil demand expected to rise by 730,000 b/d in 2025, down from 940,000 b/d last year
 "IEA cuts 2025 oil demand forecast amid trade tensions, economic uncertainty")
Asia-Pacific growth to fall if US imposes reciprocal tariffs: S&P
After the April 2 announcement jolted stock markets globally, Trump on April 9 postponed by three months the imposition of the reciprocal tariffs
 "Asia-Pacific growth to fall if US imposes reciprocal tariffs: S&P")
China halts deliveries of Boeing jets as trade war with US escalates
In retaliation to US' 145% tariff, China has slapped a 125% per cent levy on US imports - effectively doubling the price of Boeing jets
 "China halts deliveries of Boeing jets as trade war with US escalates")
Singapore dissolves parliament, paving way for general elections
Elections Department is expected to set a date for the polls later in the afternoon
 "Singapore dissolves parliament, paving way for general elections")
China won't talk if US doesn't show respect, says former top official
China and the US have spent the past two weeks locked in an escalating trade war, with both sides piling on new tariffs and raising barriers to trade
 "China won't talk if US doesn't show respect, says former top official")
Vietnam's exporters scramble to fulfil order surge amid 90-day tariff pause
Businesses that had seen demand dry up just weeks ago are now overwhelmed with urgent shipment orders from US buyers
 "Vietnam's exporters scramble to fulfil order surge amid 90-day tariff pause")
Here is why South Korea's ex-President Yoon could face death penalty
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed by the Constitutional Court following his declaration of martial law. He appeared at his criminal trial on Monday facing rebellion charges
 "Here is why South Korea's ex-President Yoon could face death penalty")
New York City announces April 14 as Dr B R Ambedkar Day in his honour
NYC Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan announced the proclamation in the presence of MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Ramdas Athawale
 "New York City announces April 14 as Dr B R Ambedkar Day in his honour")
Japan orders Google to stop forcing phone makers to pre-install its apps
Anouncement comes just ahead of Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa's planned visit to the US this week to press for a reprieve from President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japanese products
 "Japan orders Google to stop forcing phone makers to pre-install its apps")
India is the happiest nation in the world. So why is Japan near the bottom?
India leads the global happiness rankings, while Japan struggles with inflation, pension insecurity, and growing despair among youth and the elderly
 "India is the happiest nation in the world. So why is Japan near the bottom?")
'Rare earth limits are concerning', says White House as China halts exports
The US raises alarm as China halts rare earth exports; key tech, defence industries face risk amid deepening trade war and supply chain uncertainty
US aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life': Chinese official on Trump tariffs
Xia Baolong, Director of China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office under the State Council, said that blackmailing China is not the right approach
 "US aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life': Chinese official on Trump tariffs")
Indian-origin Neela Rajendra sacked by Nasa after Trump's DEI order
Neela Rajendra was one of the few DEI officials who kept their job last year when Nasa cut nearly 900 DEI-related roles due to budget problems
 "Indian-origin Neela Rajendra sacked by Nasa after Trump's DEI order")
Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs
US President Donald Trump's decision to slap a 25 per cent levy on cars built overseas has upended the global automotive supply chain
 "Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs")
Japan's population falls by half a million, marking 14th year of decline
Overall population dropped by 550,000 from the previous year to 123.8 million in 2024, extending the streak of declines, according to data as of October 2024 released by Internal Affairs Ministry
 "Japan's population falls by half a million, marking 14th year of decline")
China blames US NSA for cyberattacks during Asian Games, names agents
China names three individuals and two US universities in cyberattack claims during the Asian Winter Games, escalating cybersecurity tensions with Washington
 "China blames US NSA for cyberattacks during Asian Games, names agents")
Palestinian activist expecting US citizenship interview arrested by ICE
Green card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal US resident since 2015, was detained by ICE agents at the USCIS office in Colchester
 "Palestinian activist expecting US citizenship interview arrested by ICE")