In a move that signals both frustration and firm resolve, India has taken its first tangible step to respond to trade pressures from the United States. After years of restraint, New Delhi has now proposed imposing duties on select American goods—marking a clear shift in tone as it confronts the tariff-heavy legacy of former U.S. […]
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United Nations, May 08: In the midst of escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, a reassuring update came from the United Nations: all UN observers stationed along the volatile Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir are safe and accounted for. Stephanie Tremblay, Associate Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, confirmed the status of the personnel […]
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SRINAGAR – The air in Kashmir, usually scented with blooming flowers and buzzing with the hum of excited tourists, has suddenly turned heavy. The houseboats sit quietly on Srinagar’s serene lakes. The streets, once alive with chatter and footsteps, now echo with silence. War drums from across borders have muffled the songs of celebration that […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: In light of the ongoing tariff disputes with the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reassured the nation that the government is committed to supporting Malaysian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are feeling the impact. Speaking during a special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday (May 5), Anwar emphasized […]
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JAKARTA: A new government initiative meant to protect Indonesian workers from mass layoffs is being met with anxiety—not from workers, but from business owners themselves. President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s recent announcement of a layoff task force has sparked unease among employers, particularly those in labour-heavy industries like textiles and manufacturing. While the task force is being […]
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