After Mexico, Canada buys itself a reprieve from Trump’s tariff hikes
Tariff hikes on Canada have been delayed by a month after it secured a brief reprieve by promising to allocate $1.3 billion towards measures to curb the flow of drugs and undocumented migrants into the US through the northern border. Mexico had previously
Ethiopia’s ruling party concludes 2nd congress with pledge for national advancement
Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has concluded its second congress, re-electing its leadership and reaffirming its commitment to the country’s advancement. The three-day congress, held from Friday to Sunday in Addis Ababa, re-elected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as the party’s president with a
Kenyan president announces summit on DR Congo crisis
Leaders from southern and eastern African countries have agreed to convene a two-day extraordinary summit to discuss the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Monday. Ruto said that a joint summit of
Trade wars have no winners, says Lithuanian president
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has stated that trade wars rarely have winners, as the United States considers imposing tariffs on the European Union (EU). “I don’t know of any trade wars in history where one side wins and the other loses—usually, both sides
Iranian president vows to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed his country’s commitment to strengthening all-round relations with Azerbaijan. During a meeting on Monday with Hikmat Hajiyev, assistant to the Azerbaijani president and head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, Pezeshkian highlighted Iran’s
Shocking West Bank scenes threaten Gaza ceasefire agreement: UNRWA
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that the “shocking scenes in the West Bank undermine the ceasefire reached in Gaza and risk a new escalation.” In a press statement, UNRWA reported that a series of controlled
Light rainfall brings relief to Delhi-NCR, lowers temperature and improves air quality
Delhi-NCR woke up to light rainfall on Tuesday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting showers to continue throughout the day. The rain, caused by a fresh western disturbance affecting the region, has provided slight relief from pollution. According to the IMD,
Lady Gaga says she is an overly raw person
Singer-actress Lady Gaga admits that discussing her music often makes her emotional, describing herself as an “overly raw” person. In a new interview with ELLE about her latest single, Abracadabra, Gaga said, “I’m trying not to cry talking to you because whenever I
CM Yogi to visit Maha Kumbh and review security arrangements
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Prayagraj on Tuesday to participate in various programmes and review security arrangements for the ongoing Maha Kumbh. During his visit, the Chief Minister will offer prayers at Sangam Nose, Akshayvat, and Hanuman Temple.
Medvedev outlasts Wawrinka in attritional battle at ATP Rotterdam Open
World No. 7 Daniil Medvedev overcame a challenging first set to defeat Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka in a hard-fought clash between two former champions at the ATP Rotterdam Open. The second seed battled to a 6-7(8), 6-4, 6-1 victory over Wawrinka, recovering from
DMK and NTK engage in silent door-to-door campaigning ahead of Erode East bypolls
As the campaigning for the Erode East bypoll officially ended at 6 p.m. on Monday, cadres of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) have shifted their focus to silent door-to-door voter outreach. The by-election, scheduled for February 5,
Qatari PM meets Turkish FM to discuss cooperation, Gaza, and Syria developments
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and Syria. According to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign
Saudi crown prince and Syria’s interim president meet to discuss ties and latest developments
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met in Riyadh to review bilateral relations and discuss the latest developments in Syria. The two leaders met on Sunday to discuss ways to enhance Syria’s security and stability,
Jordanian and Uzbek foreign ministers vow to enhance bilateral cooperation
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss ways to expand cooperation across various sectors. The two officials expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and explored opportunities for cooperation in the economy, trade, politics, investment, culture,
EU criticizes US tariff move, vows to respond firmly if targeted
The European Commission has criticized US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff impositions on Canada, Mexico, and China, calling them disruptive to global trade and harmful to all parties. “The European Union (EU) regrets the US decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and
Jordan and Slovenia call for solidifying Gaza ceasefire and boosting humanitarian aid
Jordan and Slovenia have emphasized the need to solidify the ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the immediate and adequate delivery of humanitarian aid across the Palestinian enclave. During a meeting in Amman on Sunday, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi
US tariffs spark criticism and economic concerns in Germany
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China has drawn criticism and concern in Germany, with fears of economic fallout and rising consumer costs. On Saturday, Trump ordered a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and
Latin American bloc backs Mexico against US accusations of interference
Member countries of the Latin American bloc ALBA-TCP have expressed solidarity with Mexico while rejecting what they describe as “slander and interference” from the United States. In a statement, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) dismissed accusations
Aston Villa sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United
Aston Villa have officially signed Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season, the Premier League club announced on Monday (IST). The England international becomes Villa’s third signing of the January transfer window, following the arrivals of Spanish
Amit Shah to lead major BJP campaign rallies across Delhi today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address multiple public gatherings across Delhi on Monday as part of the BJP’s ongoing campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections on February 5. The events will be held in key constituencies, aiming to strengthen the party’s outreach