The United States will begin applying a reduced tariff of 15% on Japanese automobiles this week under a bilateral trade agreement, the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration announced. The revised rate, down from 27.5%, takes effect Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s executive order

Australia will implement its world-first ban on social media accounts for children under 16 from December 10, requiring platforms to detect and deactivate underage accounts, the federal government announced on Tuesday. Regulatory guidance released by the government outlines how companies must comply with

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal during his ongoing eight-day visit to India. Ramgoolam, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday night, was received at

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita interacted with members of the Indian community in Papua New Guinea (PNG), highlighting their role as a “living bridge” between the two nations. During a community gathering in Port Moresby, Margherita praised the 4,000-strong Indian

The BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit, hosted by India in Guwahati, Assam from September 9–11, underscored the vital role of youth in driving holistic and inclusive development across the Bay of Bengal region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly rejected recent US tariff measures on Brazilian products, declaring that the country’s democracy and sovereignty are “non-negotiable.” In an opinion piece published in The New York Times, Lula criticized the Trump administration’s decision to

A week after violent Gen-Z protests toppled former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s government, Nepal’s business community is still reeling from unprecedented destruction, with losses running into billions. Shopping malls, hotels, auto showrooms, factories, and residences of business leaders were targeted during

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is being hailed as a transformative initiative for global trade, energy, and digital connectivity. Yet, its momentum has slowed due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, according to experts. IMEC, signed at the G20 Summit in

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said Sunday that Israel’s unprecedented strike on Doha will not halt Qatar’s role in brokering peace for Gaza. According to Qatar News Agency, Al-Thani made the remarks during a preparatory

TikTok and American soybeans have unexpectedly taken center stage in the first round of US-China trade talks in Madrid, reflecting the evolving nature of the world’s most consequential economic rivalry. On September 14, US officials led by Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Trade

A new report has called on the Five Eyes intelligence alliance—comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—to work collectively to dismantle Khalistani extremist networks that operate across borders through fundraising and propaganda. According to The Australia Today, the report

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his insurrection trial for the ninth consecutive session on Monday, intensifying frustration over repeated delays. Yoon faces charges of leading an insurrection and abusing his power during his failed attempt to impose martial law in