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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Trump Imposes 125 Percent Tariff on China, Announces Relief for Non-Retaliatory Countries

US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs but has simultaneously increased the tariff on China to 125 percent. In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that the move came in response to what he called China's disrespect towards global markets. As a result, the tariff on Beijing is now set at 125 percent, effective immediately. Trump also expressed confidence that China would soon realize that the days of exploiting the United States and other countries are over. He revealed that more than 75 countries had approached the US for trade deals and that these countries had
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CanadaApr 09, 2025

Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India for Role in 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is being extradited to India from the United States today by a joint team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). The extradition was approved by U.S. President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States. Rana’s petition to halt the extradition, filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, was rejected on Monday. Rana, a childhood friend of David Headley, the mastermind behind the Mumbai attacks, was arrested by the FBI in 2009 and convicted in the U.S. for support
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WorldApr 08, 2025

White House Confirms U.S. Will Impose 104% Tariffs on China Tonight

The United States has imposed a hefty 104 percent tariff on Chinese imports, effective from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday. This move follows a warning from US President Donald Trump on Monday, stating that if Beijing does not remove its retaliatory tariffs on American goods by Tuesday, existing tariffs on China would be raised further. At the same time, Trump’s press secretary, Caroline Leavitt, remarked during a press conference that the United States does not need other countries as much as other countries need the U.S. Leavitt also confirmed that 70 countries have reached out to negotiate a ta
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WorldApr 08, 2025

Israel Seizes Over 50% of Gaza Territory in Ongoing Conflict

Since the resumption of the war against Hamas last month, Israel has seized more than 50 percent of Gaza. The majority of the territory captured by the Israeli army is located near the Gaza border, where Palestinian homes, farmland, and infrastructure have been severely damaged, making it increasingly difficult for residents to live in the area. Israel has stated that its military actions are temporarily necessary to pressure Hamas into releasing all those taken captive during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Meanwhile, following a meeting in Washington on Monday, President Dona
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WorldApr 08, 2025

China Responds to Trump's Threat of Additional Tariffs

China strongly reacted on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on Beijing. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a warning to the U.S., stating that China is prepared to "fight to the end" and will take equal countermeasures to protect its interests. The ministry described the U.S. threat to increase tariffs as a "mistake on top of another," urging that the U.S. should not attempt to blackmail China. The statement further emphasized that China will never accept such actions, and if the U.S. continues down this path, China will respond
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CanadaApr 07, 2025

President Trump Threatens to Impose 50% More Tariffs on China

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on China, giving the country until tomorrow to withdraw its 34 percent retaliatory tariffs on American goods. In a social media post, Trump stated that if China does not remove its tariffs by tomorrow, he will enforce the new 50 percent tariff on China starting April 9. Trump also warned that any requests from China for talks regarding trade concerns would be rejected. This threat comes as the Chinese and Hong Kong markets have seen a significant decline in today's trading. Meanwhile, protests against Trump's p
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WorldApr 04, 2025

PM Modi Meets Bangladesh Interim Leader Yunus, Urges Early Elections and Stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the head of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, in Bangkok on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit. During the meeting, PM Modi urged Yunus to hold early elections in Bangladesh and advised him to avoid making statements that could harm the relations between the two nations. This marked the first conversation between the leaders of the two countries since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power last year and granted political asylum in India. In the discussion, Prime Minister Modi expressed hope for a democratic and stable govern
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WorldApr 04, 2025

Trump’s Next Tariffs Target Could Be Foreign-Made Medicines

US President Donald Trump is set to impose a significant blow on countries around the world, including Canada, with his new threat of pharma tariffs. While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he warned that the pharma tariffs would be at an unprecedented level. He stated that medicines would be kept in a separate category and that the tariffs would be announced very soon. Research conducted by the American Medical Association reveals that a 25 percent tariff on Canadian-made medicines could increase costs for American consumers by $750 million. Additionally, as a result of Trump's new
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WorldApr 04, 2025

China Imposes 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods Amid Escalating Trade War

China has announced a 34 percent tariff on all goods imported from the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. China’s Finance Ministry stated on Friday that the new tariff will come into effect from April 10, condemning the U.S. action as a bullying tactic. The Ministry criticized the move as a violation of international trade rules that severely undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests. The growing trade tensions have sparked fears of a global recession, leading to a massive sell-off in stock markets worldwide. Asian markets, including Indi

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A 64-year-old woman, Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn, has died in hospital from injuries sustained when a pickup truck struck a crowd outside Tsawwassen Mills mall in Delta last month. Delta police confirmed her death on Wednesday, making her the third victim to die in the incident. The crash occurred on September 30, when a pickup truck drove into a crowd gathered to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Two elders from the Tsawwassen First Nation died at the scene, while Dwyn later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. A fourth injured person has been discharged from hospital and is recov
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BC Conservatives Promise 60-Day Gap Between Provincial and Municipal Elections

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has announced that if his party comes to power, it will legally require a minimum 60-day gap between provincial and municipal elections in the future. Doerkson has promised to introduce the Respect for Local Democracy Act, describing it as one of the party’s top priorities. He argued that the current provincial election campaign has overshadowed municipal election campaigns, preventing local issues such as healthcare, public safety and the cost of living from receiving adequate attention. Criticizing BC NDP Leader David Eby, Doerkson said the NDP had a m
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BCOct 14, 2026

7 Charged in Toronto Crypto Exchange Owner Kidnapping, Including 3 Canadian Armed Forces Members

Toronto police have charged seven people, including three members of the Canadian Armed Forces, in connection with the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency exchange owner. A total of 82 charges have been laid against the accused, including kidnapping, extortion, firearms offences and drug trafficking, Police Chief Myron Demkiw said at a news conference on Wednesday. According to Demkiw, the incident began on July 25, 2026, when the victim was abducted at gunpoint near Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue in North York. The kidnappers allegedly handcuffed and severely tortured the victim to gain acce
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WorldOct 14, 2026

Energy Cooperation to Be Discussed During Marco Rubio’s Visit to India

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will depart on Saturday for a five-day visit to India and Uzbekistan, the U.S. State Department has announced. During his visit to India, Rubio will discuss energy cooperation and meet with government officials to exchange views on regional and global issues. According to the State Department, his itinerary includes Samarkand in Uzbekistan and Mumbai and Jamnagar in India. The visit comes as efforts to finalize a long-pending bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States have once again stalled. Officials from both countries indicated earlier
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IndiaOct 14, 2026

No One Will Be Spared in Parvinder Jhota Murder Case: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assured that no accused will be spared in the murder case of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. He has issued strict instructions to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to conduct a thorough investigation and get to the bottom of the case. Mann said the accused would face strict punishment. He added that if any conspiracy behind the murder comes to light, those involved in planning it would also be held accountable. Expressing his condolences to Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family, the Chief Minister said the loss of a young son was deeply painful and that such an inciden