In a shocking revelation, US-made weapons were used in the Jaffar Express attack in Balochistan, according to a Washington Post report. The assault on the Peshawar-bound train, carrying 440 passengers, resulted in numerous hostages and a two-day security operation. An M4A1 carbine rifle, traced back to US forces in Afghanistan, was among the recovered weapons. […]
German lawmakers will gather in early May to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor after his conservative bloc sealed a coalition agreement with the main centre-left party, the Bundestag said Monday. Both steps were expected to be a formality after Merz’s conservative bloc, the CDU/CSU, and his future governing partners, the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), settled […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing online criticism after taking part in Vaisakhi celebrations in Ottawa this weekend without publicly recognising Palm Sunday, which fell on the same day.Photographed wearing a yellow turban and serving food at a Sikh langar, Carney’s presence at the festival drew praise from members of the Sikh community—but also sparked […]
Beijing warned Britain on Monday against “politicising” an unfolding spat over the future of Chinese-owned British Steel after legislation was approved to prevent the shutdown of the last British factory that can make steel from scratch. A spokesman for China’s foreign ministry urged the British government on Monday to “avoid politicising trade cooperation or linking […]
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday welcomed indirect talks between the United States and Iran but insisted Europe would be “vigilant” its security concerns were taken into account. “We very much welcome this step, but we will be vigilant with our British and German friends and partners to ensure that any negotiations that may […]
Japan seeks quick resolution to US tariffs as profits decline. Economic Revitalisation Minister Ryosei Akazawa will negotiate in Washington this week. He aims to review Trump’s tariffs. Japanese firms are major US investors. Vehicles form a large part of Japan’s exports to the US. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba discussed the tariff impact with Singapore’s Prime […]
Daniel Noboa has secured a four-year term as Ecuador’s president after winning the election. Noboa defeated Luisa Gonzalez, despite her allegations of electoral fraud. His crime-fighting strategies and tactics have faced scrutiny. Noboa’s relationship with the US and Donald Trump played a role in voter decisions. He previously served a short term after a snap […]
US President Donald Trump WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Donald Trump‘s doctor says the oldest man to be elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief as the White House released the results of Trump‘s physical exam from Friday. Trump is 78, and his physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, cited what he […]
US President Donald Trump on Friday provided an update on how the tariff policy was faring and said that it was “very exciting for America and the world”.“We are doing really well on our TARIFF POLICY. Very exciting for America, and the World!!! It is moving along quickly,” he said in a post on Truth […]
JOHANNESBURG: Washington’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs is of little comfort to southern African economies facing the collapse of a preferential trade deal and a 25-percent hike on car imports, analysts say.The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which provided duty-free access to the US market for some African products — had enabled certain sectors […]
