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Trump's 104% tariffs on China take effect, quashing earlier market gains
The United States said on Tuesday that 104 per cent duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as the Trump administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:
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Trump's 104% tariffs on China to take effect at midnight, quashing earlier market gains
The United States said on Tuesday that 104 per cent duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as the Trump administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:βThe White Lotusβ version of Thai Buddhism gets some things right
The new season of βThe White Lotusβ is set on a luxury resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui. This comedy-drama series, which critiques wealthy tourists, focuses one plotline on foreigners arriving in Thailand who are interested in engaging with its Buddhist traditions. It depicts a young American woman who is interested in joining [β¦] The post βThe White Lotusβ version of Thai Buddhism gets some things right appeared...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Somalia gets international support against Islamists
Mogadishu, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) The Somali government enjoys vast domestic and international support for the offensive against the Islamist group Al Shabaab (The Youth, Arabic), its main obstacle for the stabilization of this country in the Horn of Africa. The post Somalia gets international support against Islamists first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:How to charm Donald Trump
Over the next 90 days, countries must work out what Americaβs president wants
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:The world flatters the tariff king
In hopes of dodging tariffs, countries are offering gifts to Donald Trump
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:As Trumpβs tariffs take effect, the rest of the world seeks mercy
Countries are offering gifts to the American president. Their efforts will now multiply
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy: Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia inside Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his countryβs military captured two Chinese soldiers fighting alongside Russia inside Ukraine.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Sudanese paramilitaries attack Dongola airport, Northern State
Khartoum, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) Sudanese paramilitaries reportedly launched a drone strike at Dongola Airport in this nation's Northern State, causing damage to the facilities, and no casualties. The post Sudanese paramilitaries attack Dongola airport, Northern State first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:βNot Just Drowningβ: Gujjar Community Demands Justice Over Suspicious Deaths in Kashmir
Police say the men drowned accidentally, but families and activists allege torture and demand an independent probe into mysterious deaths in Kashmir.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Colombian government promotes energy solutions for poor communities
Bogota, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government is promoting today a project through which families will be able to generate and sell energy in a communitarian way, which will alleviate electricity rates in the poorest neighborhoods of the Caribbean region. The post Colombian government promotes energy solutions for poor communities first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Spain approves plan to respond to US tariffs
Madrid, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Spain today approved a decree-law of the 'Response and Trade Relaunch Plan' endowed with 14,100 million euros, to face the US tariffs. The post Spain approves plan to respond to US tariffs first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Half of Syriaβs population faces food insecurity
Damascus, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) confirmed on Tuesday that half of Syria's population is facing food insecurity due to economic and living conditions in the country. A WFP statement released by several Syrian media outlets noted that this insecurity is due to the conflict, economic collapse, and recent escalation of violence. It indicated that more than seven million people...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Italian FM points out the objective of zero tariffs with the US
Rome, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, announced today the purpose of achieving the elimination of tariffs in the commercial exchanges between the European Union (EU) and the United States. The post Italian FM points out the objective of zero tariffs with the US first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:βMediterranean Blueβ: Rare diamond makes dazzling debut
Sothebyβs unveiled a newly discovered 10.03-carat fancy vivid blue diamond at an Abu Dhabi exhibit.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:βWe Wonβt Accept Threats,β China Says in Response to Trumpβs Bullying With Additional 50% Tariffs
Chinese government will implement countermeasures if US imposes new tariffs. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Chinese government classified as an βerrorβ of an βextortionate natureβ the threats by US President Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs of 50% on China starting this Wednesday, if the Asian country does not back down on imposing [β¦]
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Cubaβs Rock Art Reveals Ancestral Magic, Rituals, and Life in Pre-Columbian Times
Rock art, a universal expression of ancient humanity, continues to illuminate the spiritual and communal life of Cubaβs earliest inhabitants, according to Cuban archaeologists and cave explorers. Luis Olmo Jaz, president of the SamΓ‘ Speleological Group, told Prensa Latina that more than 300 prehistoric sites have been identified across the island, with Sancti SpΓritus standing [β¦]
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:US Defence Secretary claims China poses an ongoing threat to the Panama Canal
Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over US President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that the United States is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:CELAC Foreign Ministersβ Meeting Kicks Off in Honduras
They will establish the thematic agenda with the strategic guidelines that CELAC leaders will analyze on Wednesday On Tuesday, under the motto United for the Greater Homeland, foreign ministers are meeting at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Honduras, just hours before the 9th Presidential Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean [β¦]
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Israel βdetermined to eliminate Hamasβ, says Netanyahu
Israel βdetermined to eliminate Hamasβ, says Netanyahu Israelβs Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his talks with US president Donald Trump included βworking constantly to free the hostagesβ and that his government is βdetermined to eliminate Hamasβ. He added that he discussed Trumpβs βvisionβ for Gaza during his visit to the White House which ended on Monday. Trump had again proposed taking "the Palestinians and...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Companies sued for Β£360mn in damages over Grenfell Tower fire
Kensington and Chelsea council in London launches lawsuits against businesses involved in refurbishing the building
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump to slap additional 84% tariffs on Chinese imports, White House says
China vowed to 'fight to the end' while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:15 reasons these Trump tariffs are a mistake
Itβs not hard to make the case for bringing factories back to the United States. Itβs likewise not hard to understand that some carefully targeted tariffs, especially when coupled with other industrial-policy measures, would give this βreshoringβ a boost. Itβs impossible to make the case for very high tariff levels on everything made by almost [β¦] The post 15 reasons these Trump tariffs are a mistake appeared first on...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:EU border agency investigates Greece over alleged migrant rights violations
Greece has come under increased international scrutiny and criticism from human rights groups following a migrant boat sinking in 2023 off its southern coast that killed hundreds.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Africa: AfDB President Seeks Stronger Global Collaboration to Unlock Africa's Economic Potential
[This Day] Deepening Development Finance On the Continent - Commends UBA's Role
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Iran Prefers to Use Intermediaries to Negotiate With the United States
Seeking indirect negotiations is neither a tactic nor a reflection of ideology, but rather a decision rooted in experience, FM Araqchi. On Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the historical distrust between Iran and the United States makes the use of intermediaries necessary in negotiations. RELATED: Trump Announces Direct Talks With Iran [β¦]
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Governments set to agree fees for ships that miss green targets
But countries are still negotiating over the scale of the targets and fees, with small islands wanting high ambition and bigger nations resisting The post Governments set to agree fees for ships that miss green targets appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Under Trump, US Justice Department ends cryptocurrency investigations
The Justice Department says it will instead pursue cartels and criminal networks that use digital currencies.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Participants Call for Lasting Peace Through Dialogue
[Ethiopian Herald] - Participants in the National Dialogue process in Ethiopia's Amhara state have urged communities to embrace dialogue as a means to achieve lasting peace and end ongoing conflicts.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:UK financial watchdog cuts fees for first time in more than a decade
Move by FCA reflects record amount of money it will keep from penalties issued to companies
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Dominican Republic: At least 66 die in club roof collapse
At least 66 people are known to have died after a roof collapsed at a high-profile nightclub in the Dominican Republic, with the search still underway for survivors. Among those who died was a provincial governor.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Why Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' are not actually reciprocal
The US President claims his tariffs are "reciprocal" yet the evidence suggests they are disproportionately harsh on many countries. It points to a different motivation β to remove US trade deficits.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:What's really behind Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs?
The US President claims his tariffs are "reciprocal" yet the evidence suggests they are disproportionately harsh on many countries. It points to a different motivation β to remove US trade deficits.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:US academic arrested in Thailand for insulting monarchy
Thailand has one of the world's strictest laws against criticizing the country's powerful monarchy. Foreigners are very rarely charged under the law, which prescribes up to 15 years in prison for those found guilty.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong consumers hit with higher prices for foreign goods as tariffs loom
Lipstick, shoes, clothes and Nintendo games now more expensive but goods from mainland China are unaffected so far.
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