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Nepal faces worst air pollution in history, with hazardous levels in Kathmandu due to wildfires and dust, worsening health.
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Trump warns TSMC of 100% tax if it doesn’t build U.S. factories, criticizes Biden’s $6.6B grant for semiconductor production.
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Oil prices hit lows not seen since 2021 amid U.S.-China tariff war and rising supply, sparking global demand concerns.
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UN chief calls Gaza an “endless death loop,” slams Israel’s aid blockade, urges ceasefire and full humanitarian access.
Premier Li Qiang slams US tariff hikes, vows economic resilience, and calls for deeper EU-China cooperation on trade.
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China vows firm tariff countermeasures against US, defending free trade and urging equal-footing dialogue to resolve tensions.
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Trump threatens China with a 50% tariff if it doesn’t withdraw its counter-tariff, escalating global trade tensions.
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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and security.
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US and Iran to hold direct talks on nuclear deal, with high stakes for both sides, Trump warns of military action.
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US Supreme Court allows Trump to deport alleged gang members under wartime powers, but mandates due process for challenges.