Trump delays Mexico tariff hike by a month, talks of ‘deal’ coming
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the tariff hikes on Mexico will be delayed by a month, signaling that a “deal” could be in the works. Conversations with Canada are also ongoing, as Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
USAID programmes good, but agency’s attitude is not: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday left the door open for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue its operations, but emphasized that the agency needs to reform and align its policies with the priorities of the administration and
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
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
Canada prepares for Trump tariffs, says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is ready to respond “purposefully, forcefully but reasonably” if US President Donald Trump proceeds with tariffs on Canadian imports. Speaking at a Council on Canada-US Relations meeting in Toronto, Trudeau emphasized that Canada is
30 killed, including 18 soldiers, in violent clashes in Pakistan’s Balochistan
At least 18 soldiers of Pakistan’s Frontier Corps (FC) were killed during an operation in Mangocher, a city in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the country’s military confirmed on Saturday. According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan’s military media wing, the attack
Preparations for PM Modi’s US visit after Paris AI summit in final stages
India and the United States are finalizing plans for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington this month, which is expected to take place immediately after his participation in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11. A White House
Van Nistelrooy urges Leicester City to maintain intensity ahead of Everton clash
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has called on his team to maintain maximum effort as they prepare to face Everton this weekend. The Foxes head into their final Premier League visit to Goodison Park on Saturday fresh from a crucial victory over
Hamas Releases Third Hostage of the Day, Including Israeli-American Keith Siegel
Hamas has released 65-year-old Israeli-American hostage Keith Siegel after 484 days in captivity, marking the third hostage freed on Saturday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Siegel’s release, stating that medical officials were assessing his condition at a reception point in southern Israel.