Trump to Implement 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions
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- 02/10/2025
US President Calls for Stricter Border Enforcement in Exchange for 30-Day Tariff Delay MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON/OTTAWA – US President Donald Trump announced on February 3 that he would temporarily suspend the imposition of significant tariffs on Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a 30-day pause. This decision comes in exchange for both countries agreeing to ramp up
READ MOREHostage Exchange in Gaza Marred by Disorder, Leading to Postponed Prisoner Transfers On January 30, 2025, Hamas released three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals in Gaza, but the expected release of Palestinian prisoners was delayed following chaotic scenes at one of the handover points. Crowds surrounded the captives, creating a tense and dangerous situation,
READ MOREAs Israel and Hamas adhere to the terms, uncertainty looms over Gaza’s future. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding, bringing a temporary respite to the ongoing conflict. Despite ongoing tensions, both sides are largely sticking to the terms outlined in the agreement, though Israel has raised concerns over Hamas’s delays in
READ MORECollaboration to focus on skills training, green hydrogen production, and infrastructure development in Odisha. Singapore’s companies and higher education institutions have partnered with the Indian state of Odisha to enhance capabilities in skills development, green energy, and infrastructure. The agreement was formalised on January 17, 2025, with a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening Odisha’s
READ MOREHealth officials report patients forced to flee to Gaza City as strikes continue across the region On December 24, health officials in Gaza reported that Israeli forces forcibly evacuated the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, one of the few remaining operational medical facilities in the area. Many patients, some unable to walk, were forced to
READ MOREA$600 Million Deal Links Sports Diplomacy with Security Strategy Amid China’s Rising Influence SYDNEY – Australia has committed A$600 million (S$517.7 million) to integrate a Papua New Guinea (PNG) rugby team into its National Rugby League (NRL), solidifying ties between the two nations while countering China’s growing influence in the Pacific. Announced on 12 December
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