International Archives - Page 541 of 870

International

February 15, 2025 10:16 AM

Trump to announce auto tariffs in April, raising concerns for South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to announce tariffs on imported cars in early April, a move that could significantly impact South Korea’s automotive industry. Speaking about the planned tariffs, Trump stated, “We’re going t...

February 15, 2025 10:17 AM

Hamas to release three Israeli hostages Today in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Three Israeli hostages are set to be freed by Hamas on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. According to Hamas' military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, the three hostages are Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov, a 29-year-old Russian-Israeli civilian;...

February 14, 2025 10:31 PM

In Munich, Vance accuses European politicians of censoring free speech

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday took a swipe at European governments for what he described as their censorship of free speech and their political opponents, while largely avoiding the question of how to resolve the Ukraine war. Speaking to Eu...

February 14, 2025 9:24 PM

India, US ask Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used for cross-border terrorist attacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have jointly called on Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used for cross-border terrorism, emphasizing the need for decisive action against terror groups operating from its soil. During...

February 14, 2025 8:35 PM

Afghan national confesses to Munich car ramming that injured 36, prosecutor says

An Afghan national has admitted to purposefully driving into a crowd in the German city of Munich and authorities have determined an Islamist motive for the crime, a prosecutor said on Friday. At least 36 people including a toddler were hurt on Thur...

February 14, 2025 8:17 PM

Russian drone damages Chornobyl nuclear plant’s shelter, Zelenskiy says

A Russian drone caused significant damage to the radiation containment shelter at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. Zelenskiy and the UN's energy watchdog both said that radiation le...

February 14, 2025 7:24 PM

India Energy Week 2025 concludes, cementing India’s role as a global energy leader

The third edition of India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 concluded on a high note, with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri lauding the event's unprecedented success, marked by record participation, innovative showcases, and strategi...

February 14, 2025 6:02 PM

Assocham, FIEO hail PM Modi’s US visit as milestone for India-US trade ties

Leading business chambers, Assocham and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, calling it a landmark moment in strengthening trade and investment relations between India...

February 14, 2025 5:42 PM

Hegseth tells Europe to spend on defence as US presence may not last forever

European countries need to invest now in defence because it is not possible to assume that the United States' presence on the continent will last forever, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday during a visit to Warsaw. Pointing to Polan...

February 14, 2025 4:53 PM

EU says it will react firmly against US reciprocal tariff hikes

The European Commission said on Friday it saw no justification for U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "reciprocal" trade policyand would react "firmly and immediately" against tariff increases resulting from it. The Commission, which coord...

International

Top Stories of the Day