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More Than 50 Nations Reach Out to US for Trade Negotiations After Tariffs Imposed

Over 50 nations seek trade talks after US tariffs trigger global market turmoil, raising fears of an economic downturn.

Elon Musk urges US-Europe tariff-free trade zone and open movement as global tensions rise over Trump’s new import tariffs.

US revokes visas for South Sudanese passport holders amid deportation row; rising violence sparks civil war fears.

Pakistan steps up Afghan deportations, expelling 777 via Torkham as part of ongoing crackdown on undocumented migrants.

BIMSTEC Summit 2025 kicks off in Bangkok with key agreements, regional cooperation talks, and Oli’s bilateral meetings.

PAJCCI hails PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Rs. 7.41/unit power tariff cut, calling it a boost for industry, economy, and public relief.

South Korea’s Constitutional Court ousts President Yoon over martial law, triggering a presidential election in 60 days.

Global stocks plunge as new tariffs by Trump spark fears of inflation, stalled growth, and global trade tensions.

Trump proposes using tariffs to negotiate a TikTok deal with China, as the app faces an April 5 deadline for a sale.