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March 6, 2025 10:14 AM

Macron will open debate about extending French nuclear protection to European allies

France is open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he warned that Europe must face up to the threat fro...

March 6, 2025 3:54 PM

Trump warns Hamas as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages

The United States broke a longstanding diplomatic taboo by holding secret talks with Hamas on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza, Reuters reported on Wednesday, while President Donald Trump warned of "hell to pay" should the Palestini...

March 6, 2025 8:32 AM

Jaipur Declaration unanimously adopted at 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum

The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the 'Jaipur Declaration' by participating member countries. The declaration outlines key strategies to enhance resource efficiency, promo...

March 5, 2025 4:49 PM

Suicide bombing at Pakistan military site kills 12

Suicide bombers driving vehicles filled with explosives slammed into a security installation in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 13 civilians, including six children, and five soldiers, police, rescue services and the military said....

March 5, 2025 4:49 PM

Trudeau dismisses ‘very dumb’ tariffs, says Trump wants to ruin Canadian economy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday that his tariffs on Canadian imports were "a very dumb thing to do" and said Ottawa was striking back immediately at its closest ally. Trudeau, who is stepping down at the end...

March 5, 2025 4:50 PM

China will work to firmly advance ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, premier says

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday China would "firmly advance" the push for "reunification" with Taiwan while opposing external interference, and strive to work with regular Taiwanese to realize the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. China...

March 5, 2025 4:50 PM

China ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes ‘unseen in a century’

China unlocked more fiscal stimulus on Wednesday, signalling greater efforts to boost consumption as a means to ring-fence the economy's path towards this year's roughly 5% growth target amid an escalating trade war with the United States. Premier L...

March 5, 2025 10:50 AM

Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’

Arab leaders adopted an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza on Tuesday that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave, in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump's"Middle East Riviera" vision. The White House said t...

March 5, 2025 12:06 PM

Trump lauds aggressive start to term in speech to Congress, draws catcalls from Democrats

U.S. President Donald Trump took a victory lap in an address to Congress on Tuesday, drawing catcalls and interruptions from some Democratic lawmakers who held up signs and walked out mid-speech in protest. The partisan rancor was reflective of th...

March 4, 2025 11:55 AM

Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, launching new trade conflicts with the top three U.S. trading partners. The tariff ...

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