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Peru Court Sentences Former President Ollanta Humala to 15 Years for Money Laundering

Mexico City, Apr 16 ,2025 : In a landmark ruling, the Criminal Court of Peru on Tuesday sentenced former President Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, to 15 years in prison over charges of money laundering linked to illegal campaign financing. According to an official court statement, the Third National Collegial Criminal Court found…

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Libya: 11 Killed in Tragic Boat Capsize Incident

At least 11 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the eastern coast of Libya, in a tragic reminder of the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing migrants attempting perilous journeys across the Mediterranean. The incident occurred near the Harawa coast, located east of the city of Sirte, a region frequently used as a launching…

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Trump Slams China for Walking Away from Boeing Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China of reneging on a major aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing, intensifying an already heated trade standoff between the world’s two largest economies. According to Trump, Chinese authorities recently directed domestic airlines to halt new deliveries from the American aerospace giant—a move seen by many as a direct retaliation…

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Congo Floods Kill 72, Leave 170 Injured Amid Torrential Rains

The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with a devastating natural disaster as heavy rains and flooding have wreaked havoc across multiple provinces, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting urgent calls for humanitarian assistance. At least 72 people have been killed and 170 injured, with the capital city Kinshasa bearing the brunt of the…

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Bangladesh Commerce Ministry Holds Emergency Meeting After India Withdraws Transshipment Facility

Dhaka, April 10 ,2025:The Ministry of Commerce in Bangladesh convened an emergency meeting in Dhaka on Wednesday following India’s abrupt withdrawal of the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries—such as Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar—via Indian land routes. The high-level meeting took place at the office of the Export Promotion Bureau…

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Trump announces 90-day halt on new tariffs but hikes existing China tariff rates to 125%.

Washington, Apr 9 ,2025 : U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day suspension on the imposition of new tariffs, effective from midnight. However, he made a notable exception for China, increasing tariffs on imports from the country to a staggering 125 percent. Sharing the update on his microblogging platform Truth Social, Trump revealed that…

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President Droupadi Murmu Concludes Portugal Visit, Departs for Slovakia

Lisbon, April : On the final day of her state visit to Portugal, President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu held high-level meetings with top Portuguese leadership and addressed the Indian community in Lisbon before departing for the Slovak Republic. President Murmu met with the President of the Assembleia da República (Portuguese Parliament), H.E. José Pedro…

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Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 3,645 as India Steps Up Humanitarian Aid

Myanmar : The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar’s central region has risen to 3,645, according to official figures released by the country’s National Disaster Management Authority. The 7.2 magnitude quake, which hit on Monday morning, has left a trail of destruction, reducing entire villages to rubble and cutting off access to…

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Deadly Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Claims 66 Lives

Santo Domingo : A catastrophic roof collapse at a packed nightclub in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, has left at least 66 people dead and over 150 injured, plunging the nation into mourning. Among the victims is a provincial governor, whose presence at the concert highlights the high-profile nature of the event.…

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Trade War Heats Up: US Announces 104% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

In a major escalation of trade tensions, the United States on Tuesday imposed 104 percent tariffs on imports from China, a significant step beyond the initially announced 34 percent increase. The hike, part of a broader reciprocal tariff strategy, reflects Washington’s response to Beijing’s refusal to withdraw its countermeasures against American goods. Initially, the US…

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