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‘Curve ball’: Irish whiskey producers fret over US tariffs

DUNDALK: For Tony Healy, an Irish whiskey producer in Dundalk, near the UK border with Northern Ireland, US tariffs of 20 percent on EU alcoholic drinks were a huge and unexpected “curve ball”.“But it’s here now, so we have to deal with it,” the 62-year-old told AFP on the factory floor where his “Healy’s” family-name […]

US-China trade war intensifies: Beijing raises tariffs on US goods to 84% after Trump’s 104% duty move

The US-China trade war deepened dramatically on Wednesday as Beijing announced a sweeping hike in tariffs on American goods, raising rates from 34% to 84%, just a day after President Donald Trump’s new 104% tariffs on Chinese imports came into force.Calling the US action a violation of trade norms and a threat to global stability, […]

Watch: Donald Trump mocks Joe Biden at NRCC, says he ‘cannot name a single country’ | World News

President Donald Trump speaks at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Pool via AP) At a National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) fundraising event, Donald Trump once again took aim at his favourite target: Joe Biden. Standing before a crowd of GOP loyalists and […]

India’s Millions of New Investors Are Reeling From Tariff Turmoil

Millions of small investors have piled into India’s stock market in recent years, eager to build wealth by betting on the country’s economic growth. Catchy advertising and easy-to-open online trading accounts have wooed young people and retirees alike, demystifying investing and fueling the exuberance. This week, many of those investors got a rude shock — […]

Brazil’s democracy is ‘inefficient’ but solid

Jair Bolsonaro (AP photo) Who will prove to be the defender of democracy in these trials?In Brazil, supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial before the Constitutional Court for an attempted coup, are facing off against the Brazilian judiciary.In France, supporters of the French right-wing populist Marine Le Pen, who was convicted of […]

‘Totally unfounded’: Beijing hits back at Zelenskyy’s claim of Chinese troops fighting for Russia

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday rejected Ukraine’s allegations of Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces, calling the claims “totally unfounded.” “The Chinese government always asks Chinese citizens to stay away from conflict zones, avoid getting involved in any form of armed conflict, and especially refrain from participating in any party’s military operations,” […]

Indonesia offers to temporarily shelter wounded and orphaned Palestinians from Gaza

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (AP photo) JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that his country will offer temporary shelter to Palestinian medical evacuees and children orphaned by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. “We are ready to evacuate those who are injured or traumatized, and orphans, if they want to be evacuated to Indonesia, and […]

At least 72 arrested across Bangladesh after anti-Israel protests turn violent

Anti-Israel protests turn violent in Bangladesh (Photo: AP) At least 72 people were arrested across Bangladesh on Wednesday for their involvement in vandalism and looting during large-scale anti-Israel protests held earlier this week, reports Dhaka Tribune. Demonstrations erupted in multiple cities, including the capital Dhaka, on Monday as thousands took to the streets to condemn […]

‘He is going to be finished’: US attorney general Pam Bondi on third term for Trump

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday said President Donald Trump is “probably finished” after his current term ends, even as he continues to float the idea of staying in office for a third term. Speaking during an interview with Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday, Bondi praised the president’s leadership, calling him a “very […]

Trump says countries are ‘kissing my ass’ wanting to make trade deals

TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that many countries are calling him and “kissing my ass… dying to make a deal” after he unleashed a tariff war that has upended global trade. In a speech at a Republican Congressional Committee dinner, the US President did not identify any countries but […]