Trump Threatens China with 50% Tariffs if Beijing Doesn’t Drop Levies
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Trump threatens China with a 50% tariff if it doesn’t withdraw its counter-tariff, escalating global trade tensions.
Ishaq Dar, Marco Rubio Discuss U.S. Arms Left in Afghanistan
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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and security.
Trump Claims US Will Hold Direct Nuclear Talks With Iran
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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.
US Supreme Court Allows Trump Use of Wartime Powers for Deportations
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US Supreme Court allows Trump to deport alleged gang members under wartime powers, but mandates due process for challenges.
US Defends Tariffs on Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Penguins and Seabirds
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Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs target remote Antarctic territories, including the Heard and McDonald Islands.
EU Signals Readiness for Tariff-Free Trade Pact with US, But Will Retaliate If Needed
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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.
Hong Kong’s Stock Market Faces Steepest Fall Since 1997 Crisis Over Tariff Fears, Drops 13%
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Hong Kong’s stock market suffers its steepest drop in nearly 30 years amid panic selling triggered by Trump’s tariff announcements.
Afghan Foreign Minister Calls for US Engagement with Current Government of Afghanistan
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Amir Khan Muttaqi urges US to engage with Afghanistan government, stressing stability and investment for progress.
Population Growth in Sri Lanka Falls to 0.5%, Lowest Since 1871
![Sri Lanka faces a historic decline in growth, with an aging population and shrinking workforce, posing future challenges. [Image via Daily Mirror]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image_4298ed1ab5.webp)
Sri Lanka faces a historic decline in growth, with an aging population and shrinking workforce, posing future challenges.