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US slaps 104% tariff on Chinese imports after Beijing refuses to back down: Report
The steep tariffs mark a dramatic escalation in the dispute and follow President Donald Trump’s warning last week that punitive measures would be imposed if China did not roll back its 34% retaliatory tariffs.
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'India, China should stand together against US tariff abuse,' says Chinese Embassy
In a detailed statement, the spokesperson said China’s economic resilience comes from its comprehensive industrial system and sustained focus on innovation and research.
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Dominican Republic tragedy: 27 killed, more than 150 injured in nightclub roof collapse
At least 27 killed and over 150 injured after nightclub roof collapses in Dominican Republic; rescue efforts continue as cause remains unknown.
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Trump’s F-1 visa crackdown targets students at top US universities: What the new rules say
International students, including many Indians, are facing sudden US visa revocations under a harsh immigration crackdown—triggered by everything from social media activity to minor legal infractions.
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Trump says China wants a deal with US but doesn’t know how to start
Trump warns China of steep new tariffs and says he's ready for a deal, as trade talks with South Korea ramp up over military payments and LNG purchases.
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Pak PM Shehbaz says country's mineral wealth worth 'trillions of dollars' could end reliance on IMF loans
The prime minister highlighted the mining potential of the country and invited local and foreign investors to invest in Pakistan’s abundant natural resources.
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'Avoid further escalation': EU chief calls for 'negotiated resolution' in Trump-triggered trade clash with China
Ursula von der Leyen cautioned against the dangers of escalating a trade conflict triggered by the US's broad tariffs
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The tiny nation that makes Levi’s jeans and Trump’s golf t-shirts: Why Trump tariffed a place ‘no one’s heard of’
The Trump administration justified this action by citing Lesotho's purported 99% tariff on US goods, a claim disputed by Lesotho's government.
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How much have Trump tariffs cost his billionaire allies?
World's richest lose over $500 billion as markets plunge in response to border tax announcement
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Trump issues ultimatum to China: Withdraw retaliatory tariffs or face 50% more
US President Donald Trump on Monday threated China with huge additional tariffs if it did not withdraw its retaliation plans.
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“Countries from all over the world are talking to us” says Trump
Trump claims global leaders are eager to negotiate, calls out Japan and China over trade imbalance.
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'Fake news': White House denies report of Trump mulling 90-day tariff pause for all but China
The report comes amid stock markets and oil prices collapsing further today for markets as Trump stood firm over his tariffs despite recession fears.
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Iron Dome to Arrow: How Israel’s missile defense responded to Hamas’ latest missile barrage
Amid conflict with Hamas, Israel relies on a multi-layered defense system—including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow—with the upcoming Iron Beam promising low-cost, high-efficiency interception.
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'Blood on your hands': Indian-American techie confronts Microsoft CEOs on live stage; know why and what happened next
Agrawal also called the company a “digital weapons manufacturer” and urged it to cut ties with Israel. She was subsequently out of the event by the security.
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Russia sounds alarm as oil prices plummet after Trump tariffs and China’s retaliation
A global stock market rout deepened today and fears of recession rose after China retaliated against Trump's tariffs and Europe calibrated its response to the escalating trade war.
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India eyes 6.3-6.8% growth rate despite Trump's tariff shock: How economy may dodge global trade bullet
Global trade is becoming more uncertain with countries putting up more barriers. While India isn't the main target, it’s still feeling the impact of the major tariffs recently announced by the United States.
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Saudi Arabia freezes visas for 14 countries, including India: Reasons, timeline and who remain unaffected
The ban is applicable on Umrah, business and family visit visas and is effective until mid-June 2025, till the conclusion of Hajj pilgrimage.
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Pakistan stock exchange witnesses bloodbath as 5% drop triggers trading halt
Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged over 8,400 points, triggering a trading halt amid global market turmoil and recession fears.
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‘Can't let any part of the world be a loophole, not even penguin islands,’ Says Lutnick on Trump tariffs
Citing Trump’s 2018 tariffs on China, Lutnick said other nations had become a backdoor for Chinese exports into the U.S.
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‘A few bullets into that empty skull’: Iran’s Kayhan calls for Trump’s assassination amid escalating tensions
The statement comes in response to Trump’s March 30 threat in an interview with NBC, where he said, "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," referring to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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‘No excuse for this’: Taliban faces internal dissent over girls' education ban as top official flees
The ban, first imposed in September 2021 after the Taliban took power, has become a major point of contention within the group.
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Over 100 chemical weapons sites believed to remain in Syria after Assad’s fall
Sarin, a deadly nerve agent, and chlorine, a choking agent banned in warfare, were deployed in some of the conflict's most gruesome attacks, including the 2013 sarin gas assault on Ghouta.
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Poverty goes live: How TikTok profits from child begging
TikTok admitted that about 30% of gift revenue goes toward app store fees and processing costs, but the company can end up taking nearly 70% of the total value through various cuts.
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Here’s how an iPhone glitch landed Atlantic Editor in White House's Houthi war chat
The error, which has raised fresh questions about digital security protocols at the highest levels of government, stemmed from a months-old mix-up in contact information.
