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TikTok sale: As April 5 deadline nears, White House close to approving deal

It is worth noting that any deal would require approval from President Trump, as well as TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, and the Chinese government

Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, say Houthi rebels

The intense campaign of airstrikes in Yemen under Donald Trump, targeting the rebels over their attacks on shipping in Mideast waters stemming from the Israel-Hamas war, has killed 67 people

Israel to create new Gaza security corridor to pressure Hamas: Netanyahu

The announcement came after Netanyahu's defence minister said that Israel would seize large areas of Gaza and add them to its so-called security zones

Turkey fines Meta for refusing to restrict content on Facebook, Instagram

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has been trying to restrict opposition voices on social media after widespread protests erupted following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor

USCIS announces policy update recognising only two biological sexes

The USCIS also detailed how it will consider sex as listed on birth certificates when processing immigration benefits

US tariffs to impact Indian exporters but nation better placed: FIEO

US President highlighted the high tariffs charged by India on American products as he announced reciprocal tariffs on countries worldwide, declaring a 26 per cent discounted reciprocal tariff on India

Trump's auto tariffs to cover billions of dollars in vehicle, parts imports

The update of Trump's auto tariff proclamation from last week included nearly 150 auto parts categories that will face tariffs starting on May 3

Senate rebukes Trump's Canada tariffs as some Republicans vote to block it

The Senate resolution, passed by a 51-48 vote tally, would end Trump's emergency declaration on fentanyl that underpins tariffs on Canada

Trump's new tariffs target dozens; but why is Russia off the hook?

Despite this exemption, trade between the US and Russia remains higher than with countries like Mauritius and Brunei, which were included on President Trump's list

Tesla sales plunge 13% to nearly three-year low amid growing challenges

The stumbling sales during the first quarter indicate that the one-time leading brand is reeling from the fallout of the company delaying launches for years, and Musk's foray into politics

US businesses get ready for more pain as Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs

The US will now impose a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all imports to the country effective April 5 and higher duties on several of its biggest trading partners

Ford to offer broad discounts, capitalising on tariff-driven sales boost

Ford will offer its employee pricing - a discounted rate available to Ford workers - to all customers

Stocks plunge as Trump imposes reciprocal tariffs, shaking global markets

The high-flying tech sector was pummelled as manufacturing hubs in China and Taiwan faced new tariffs above 30 per cent, bringing the total new levy to an eye-watering 54 per cent on imports

Asian markets slip following Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs announcement

Trump has said he wants tariffs to make the global system more fair and to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States from other countries

Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, vows to 'make America wealthy again'

US President Donald Trump announces new reciprocal tariffs under his 'Liberation Day' plan, calling it a declaration of economic independence despite inflation concerns in the US

Myanmar's army declares ceasefire for quake relief as death toll tops 3,000

The announcement followed unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule, and the military warned that those groups must refrain from attacking the state

Donald Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on all imports: Here's the full list

Trump declared a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the US

'Wrong, unjustified': World leaders react to Trump's reciprocal tariffs

From April 9, nearly 60 countries, including those in the EU, will face steeper tariffs. World leaders, including Italy's Giorgia Meloni and Australia's Anthony Albanese condemned Trump's move

Trump pressures Senate Republicans to block bid to overturn Canada tariffs

Many economists are warning that the plan could cause an economic contraction, and GOP senators are already watching with unease as Trump upends US standing with the rest of the world

Trump likely to revoke tariff exemptions for cheap shipments from China

The decision would reinstate US President Donald Trump's decision in February to end duty-free entry for cheap Chinese goods entering the US