Hong Kong – In a decisive move to counter the economic strain caused by U.S. tariffs, China has rolled out an ambitious “special action plan” aimed at stimulating domestic consumption. The strategy, announced Sunday by state-run Xinhua News Agency, underscores…
NEW DELHI, March 17 — After nearly a decade of stagnation, India and New Zealand have agreed to revive long-stalled negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced upon his arrival in New Delhi…
Colombo: Reinforcing its role as a steadfast ally and first responder, India has donated critically-needed medicines to Sri Lanka in response to an urgent request from Colombo, the Indian High Commission announced on Thursday. As part of this humanitarian gesture,…
Key European powers are rallying behind a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, urging that the temporary truce be transformed into a lasting peace. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, speaking alongside his counterparts from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland,…
WASHINGTON, March 12 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcome to visit the White House again, following high-level discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. “Sure, absolutely,” Trump…
Johannesburg, March 13, 2025 – South Africa is set to host the first G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting under its presidency from March 18 to March 20, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) confirmed on…
Port Louis, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Mauritius on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a significant two-day state visit. As the chief guest for the island nation’s National Day…
New Delhi: Hoax bomb threats continue to plague the aviation sector, with at least 15 flights receiving such threats in 2025 alone, according to official data. Since 2020, a staggering 833 hoax threats have been reported, raising concerns over aviation…
OTTAWA, March 10 – Mark Carney, a seasoned central banker with a track record of steering economies through crises, is set to become Canada’s next prime minister at a critical moment. With former U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power…
BEIJING, March 7 — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi strongly criticized the United States today for its approach to trade tariffs, warning that unjustified restrictions could plunge the world into chaos and a survival-of-the-fittest mentality. Speaking at a press conference…