In retaliation to hiked tariffs by the Donald Trump government, China has clapped back at the US by announcing new taxes and restrictions on American products. This comes in response to heavy tariffs recently introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. China’s Finance Ministry said it will add a 34% tax on all U.S. goods starting April 10. And from April 4, China will also limit the export of certain rare-earth metals—like samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium—to the U.S. According to China’s Commerce Ministry, these steps are being taken to protect the country’s safety and interests.
05 April,2025 02:31 PM IST
In a recent press briefing, US President discussed dealing with a potential war with China. When a journalist questioned him on “Elon Musk’s plan for theoretical war with China”, he responded that while a potential war with China was not something on the cards, yet if ever it happens, US is very well equipped to deal with it. Trump also admitted that plans for a possible war with China will not be shared with Musk since he has business interests in the same region.
22 March,2025 04:29 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called terrorism a "perennial challenge" that "needs to be dealt with a great deal of resolution and commitment." He stated that a plaque in Ireland's Ahakista commemorates the victims of the Air India aircraft Kanishka bombing, which happened off the coast of Ireland in 1985.In his speech on "India's view of the world" at University College Dublin in Ireland on Friday, Jaishankar said, "Talking about conflict, perhaps a word on countering terrorism would also be appropriate, particularly as a foreign minister of a country which has long been at the receiving end of terrorist efforts. Ireland actually happens to have in the village of Ahakista, a commemorative plaque which commemorates the 329, I think victims of the Air India aircraft Kanishka bombing which happened off the coast of Ireland and it's always a reminder that this is a perennial challenge which needs to be dealt with a great deal of resolution and commitment.
12 March,2025 09:42 PM IST
The militant group behind the Train hijack incident in Pakistan - Baloch Liberation Army has issued a chilling warning to China and Pakistan to withdraw from Balochistan. The militant group even released the footage of how they blew up the track and hijacked the Jaffer express. It has been more than 24 hours since the deadly Pakistan train hijack by the Baloch militants in Pakistan. Jaffar Express had been on its way from Quetta to city of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when it was fired and attacked by the Baloch militants.
12 March,2025 07:55 PM IST
Former President Rodrigo Duterte could be facing up to 30 years in prison, or even life behind bars, if convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs, according to a statement from Malacañang. But, as Palace Press Officer Claire Castro explained, this will depend on the defenses Duterte can present in his case. The ICC, which does not impose the death penalty, can sentence individuals to up to 30 years in prison, and in exceptional cases, to life imprisonment.
12 March,2025 07:46 PM IST
In yet another attack on India over tariffs, US in a press conference attacked India citing high tariffs on US Alcohol. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "...Look at India, 150 per cent tariff on American alcohol. Do you think that's helping Kentucky Bourbon be exported to India? I don't think so. 100 per cent tariff on agricultural products from India...President Trump believes in reciprocity and it is about dang time that we have a president who actually looks out for the interests of American businesses and workers..."
12 March,2025 01:23 PM IST
On March 11, China’s Foreign Ministry stated that it was closely monitoring the situation following the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The arrest, which was carried out under a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), represents a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into alleged crimes against humanity. During a regular press briefing, Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning addressed questions regarding Duterte’s arrest. Duterte, who served as mayor and prosecutor before being president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, was taken into custody early on Tuesday. This marks the most significant development in the ICC's inquiry into Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign, which resulted in thousands of deaths and sparked widespread international criticism. Following his arrest, Duterte was sent to The Hague, where he is expected to arrive on March 12. At 79 years old, Duterte could become the first former Asian head of state to face trial at the International Criminal Court.
12 March,2025 01:14 PM IST
Attacking India on tariffs yet again, US President Donald Trump said that "...India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can't even sell anything in India...They have agreed, by the way; they want to cut their tariffs way down now because somebody is finally exposing them for what they have done...". In recent days, Trump has slammed countries like India, China, and Canada on tariffs and warned them of reciprocal tariffs starting in April.
08 March,2025 12:47 PM IST
Slamming India and other nations like China and Canada over high tariffs, Donald Trump said that, “The big one will be on April 2nd when reciprocal tariffs, if India and China or any of the high-tariff charging nation. Canada charges us 250% for our milk products and other products and a tremendous tariff on lumber and things as such. We don't need their lumber. We have more lumber than they do. We don't need Canada's lumber. So what I'm doing is I'll be signing an executive order freeing up our forests so that we're allowed to take down trees and make a lot of money and then re-harvest trees...We don't need trees from Canada. We don't need cars from Canada. We don't need energy from Canada. We don't need anything from Canada...We can be self-sustaining, which is in most things... I'm going to be freeing that up very shortly so that we don't have to go to other countries to buy lumber. You know, why should we be buying lumber from other countries? Paying tariffs, paying big prices, extraordinary prices. And we have lumber. We have the best lumber..."
07 March,2025 02:20 PM IST
On March 5th, Donald Trump addressed the U.S. Congress for the first time since beginning his second term as the 47th President. During his hour-long speech, he made bold statements about his cabinet, the peace efforts in Ukraine, and tariffs. He also issued a warning to the world, saying that starting on April 2nd, the U.S. would begin enforcing reciprocal tariffs on all countries. This means other nations would face the same tariffs the U.S. imposes on them. Watch video for more.
06 March,2025 10:41 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
