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China accuses US of undermining fentanyl cooperation by imposing tariffs

The US, where fentanyl abuse has been a major cause of death, has pushed China for deeper law enforcement cooperation, including tackling illicit finance, arrests of rogue chemists and raids of labs

Trump tariffs on steel, aluminium take effect: Here's how countries reacted

India has downplayed the impact of US President Donald Trump's 25% steel tariffs, noting that its exports to the US are minimal compared to its total production of 145 million tonnes in 2024

How long is Elon Musk going to work with White House? Donald Trump answers

Elon Musk, a key Trump ally and head of the DOGE, is set to leave when he feels it's time, as Trump confirms no fixed timeline for their collaboration in cost-cutting efforts

How Canada is getting squeezed with tariffs by both Donald Trump and China

Canada's key industries - including agriculture, seafood, auto manufacturing, and energy - are bracing for economic fallout as US and China both impose increased tariffs

Waiting to hear from US on Ukraine 30-day ceasefire plan, says Russia

After more than eight hours of talks with Ukrainian officials in Jeddah on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US would take an offer of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine to Russia

Pope Francis hits milestones as he recovers from pneumonia in Rome hospital

If the last few days are any guide, the 88-year-old Argentine will likely follow the Vatican's spiritual retreat remotely while his physical and respiratory therapy continues

Musk may donate $100 million to President Trump's political operation

Reports suggest that Trump and Musk executives are in talks for his planned donations. Tesla CEO has signalled that he does not wish to donate to his own 'super political action committee'

Nasa chief scientist Katherine Calvin, 22 others laid off under Trump order

Nasa has laid off chief scientist Katherine Calvin and 22 others under Donald Trump's orders as the agency begins a 'reduction in force', signalling a shift in priorities toward space exploration

Countermeasures to Trump's tariffs will go into effect on April 1, says EU

As the US are applying tariffs worth 28 billion dollars, we are responding with countermeasures worth 26 billion euros ($28 billion), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said

Center-right party wins most votes in Greenland polls as Trump eyes control

Demokraatit's upset victory over parties that have governed the territory for years indicates that many in Greenland care just as much about healthcare, education, cultural heritage and other policies

Amid US-Ukraine tensions, Starlink's European rival sees shares soar 500%

Eutelsat has the infrastructure to expand its role in Ukraine, whose troops rely on Starlink for internet connectivity to operate drones, secure messaging, and real-time coordination

EU hits back at Trump tariffs with measures on $28 billion of US goods

US-EU trade dispute: The Trump administration recently imposed 25% tariff on European steel and aluminium imports

Canada was an ally, trying to become a competitor: White House Secy Leavitt

The US President has called for Canada's annexation to the US as its 51st state, a remark which did not sit well with the former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and the other leaders

Nasa's newest space telescope blasts off to map sky like never before

The $488 million Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years, and how the universe expanded so fast in its first moments

UN chief condemns Pakistan train hijacking, calls for release of hostages

Jaffar Express, with around 500 passengers on board in nine coaches, was on its way from Quetta to Peshawar in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa when it was fired upon

Donald Trump's 25% tariff on all steel, aluminium imports take effect

The decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports comes after Trump backtracked on his 50 per cent tariff threat to Canada, just hours after making it

Trump buys Tesla, defends Musk: 'I think he has been treated very unfairly'

US President Donald Trump buys a Tesla alongside Elon Musk, calling it a 'great product' and defending the CEO against criticism, as protests against Musk erupt across the US

Senior USAID official asks staff to 'shred, burn all documents': Report

The effort also demonstrates the tumultuous way in which the Trump administration is dismantling the USAID, which once managed a $40 billion annual budget and had over 10,000 employees

Unknown number dead after militant attack on Somalia hotel in Beledweyne

Footage shared on social media showed thick smoke rising from the hotel, with significant destruction to the building

Donald Trump defends tariffs before corporate America as stocks sell off

US stocks on Tuesday extended a selloff that has dragged the benchmark S&P 500 down 5.3 per cent so far in 2025, with investors rattled over increased tariffs on imports