Category: Global News
US eyes new tariffs as existing trade duties near expiration
US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer hints at new tariffs on 60 trading partners as Trump's temporary tariffs expire on Friday.
Police arrest Indian opposition leader Gandhi as protests continue to grow
Arrested while picketing PM's residence, Gandhi demands Modi's resignation for 'destroying the future of India's youth'.
Civilians faced attacks, abuse in joint US-Ecuador operations, HRW says
Report presents evidence civilian farmers, fisherman were caught up in anti-drug crime operations from January to March.
Japan’s AI gamble: Can technology offset the cost of an ageing society?
From underground networks to emerging AI start-ups, Japan is testing whether its greatest issue can be an opportunity.
Searching for closure: Venezuela families refuse to give up after quakes
Weeks after earthquakes, relatives are still searching for bodies of loved ones who disappeared beneath the rubble.
Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?
Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.
Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich
Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has "no interest" in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.
Baby trafficking ringleader jailed for 7 years
An Indonesian court has sentenced Lie Siu Luan to seven years in prison for leading a baby trafficking ring.
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in US prison
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in US prison
Iran war: Look beyond stocks to understand state of economy, experts say
Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.