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India’s new Waqf law sparks controversy, protests, and legal challenges over ownership of Muslim-donated properties.
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Trump says no one is exempt from tariffs as US-China trade tensions grow despite temporary tech product exemptions.
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Iran warns of expelling UN inspectors amid US talks in Oman, citing threats; tensions rise over nuclear programme.
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UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process.
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EU backs first retaliatory tariffs on US goods over Trump’s levies, targeting $24B in imports across three phases.
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China hits back at US tariff hikes with 84% tariffs, export bans, and WTO complaint, vowing to defend trade interests.
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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EU willing to negotiate a tariff-free trade pact with the US but warns of retaliatory tariffs over steel, aluminium duties.