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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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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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 : 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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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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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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New Delhi, April 8,2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today engaged in discussions with the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, marking a significant step in enhancing the India-UAE relationship. In a post shared on social media platform X, PM Modi expressed that the Crown Prince’s visit will lay the…
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Ukraine is preparing to send a high-level delegation of negotiators to the United States this week to discuss a proposed agreement that would grant the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine’s rare earth mineral deposits. The talks come at a critical juncture, as Washington considers future military and economic assistance to Ukraine amid its ongoing war…
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The United States Supreme Court has denied a final plea filed by Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, effectively clearing the way for his extradition to India. A notice posted on the Supreme Court’s website on Monday confirmed the decision, stating simply: “Application denied by the Court.” Rana, a 64-year-old Canadian…
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Global stock markets continued their downward spiral for the fourth straight session, with European stocks and Asian indices facing significant losses amid escalating concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariff regime. The trade tensions have triggered a wave of criticism from world leaders who warn that the aggressive U.S. measures could destabilize the…
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