Trump tempers auto tariffs, winning cautious praise from industry

Trump signed an executive order to limit the impact of overlapping tariffs on automakers.
30 April 2025, 02:49 AM

Sweden stunned by new deadly gun attack

Gunfire erupted in the centre of Uppsala a day before a spring festival
30 April 2025, 02:44 AM

Trump celebrates 100 days in office with campaign-style rally

Trump has shaken up the United States like few presidents before him.
30 April 2025, 02:38 AM

Pakistan's minister Tarar warns of possible Indian military strike within 24-36 hours

This comes as tensions rise between the two nuclear-armed nations rise
30 April 2025, 02:31 AM

Trump threats help Liberals win Canada polls

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney completed a comeback victory for the governing Liberals in Monday’s election, positioning himself for a global role as a champion of multilateralism against US President Donald Trump’s more protectionist policies.
29 April 2025, 18:05 PM

Restaurant fire in China kills 22

A restaurant fire in northeastern China killed 22 people and injured three yesterday, Beijing’s state media said, with footage posted online showing fierce flames engulfing the building.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Have two or more kids, avoid paying income tax

Hungary yesterday passed a law exempting women with two or three children from paying income tax as part of a costly drive to try to reverse population decline.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Diplomacy, not confrontation’

Brazil, which chairs the 11-nation BRICS grouping that also includes Russia and China, called for closer cooperation as the world deals with conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and trade wars under US President Donald Trump.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Zelensky slams Putin’s truce call

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has branded a three-day truce announced by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as an “attempt at manipulation”.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

President’s ‘fun’ fails to uplift American spirit

After 100 days of political chaos and economic shock that have sent his approval ratings tumbling, Donald Trump hopes to regain the unqualified adulation of his supporters Tuesday at one of his bread-and-butter events: a public rally.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Israel ‘live-streamed Gaza genocide’

Amnesty International yesterday accused Israel of committing a “live-streamed genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza by forcibly displacing most of the population and deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza

Amnesty International today accused Israel of committing a "live-streamed genocide" by forcibly displacing most Gazans and deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe -- allegations Israel dismissed as "blatant lies"
29 April 2025, 13:25 PM

Pakistan says it shot down Indian drone along Kashmir border

Pakistan's military shot down an Indian drone along the de facto Kashmir border, state radio in Islamabad reported
29 April 2025, 10:06 AM

Adidas warns US tariffs to push up prices

The firm makes a large chunk of its goods in Asian countries
29 April 2025, 09:22 AM

Trump admin withholding $436.87 billion in approved spending, top Democrats say

Almost $42 billion was frozen or canceled for the State Department, including the frozen support for USAID
29 April 2025, 09:05 AM

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Carney's Liberals win tight Canada election, Conservative leader Poilievre concedes
29 April 2025, 06:17 AM

Canada should 'never forget' lessons of US 'betrayal': PM Carney

"We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons," Carney said.
29 April 2025, 06:01 AM

North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia will aid North Korea militarily if needed under treaty obligations
29 April 2025, 05:14 AM

India shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots in security review

No time period was given. Government officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
29 April 2025, 05:06 AM

Trump to reduce impact of auto tariffs, commerce secretary says

A White House official confirmed the report and indicated the move would be made official on Tuesday.
29 April 2025, 04:36 AM