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New Delhi Refuses to ‘Bow Down’ in Face of US Tariff Hike
New Delhi – India will not “bow down” to pressure from Washington and will instead work on expanding its global trade footprint, Commerce...
India Eyes Free Trade with EAEU: $2.6T Bloc Beckons
New Delhi: India is exploring a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a move that could reshape its...
Russia-China Trade Surges 67% as West Loses Ground
Moscow: Trade relations between Russia and China have reached new heights, marking a significant realignment in global commerce. According to Russian Ambassador to...
Vietnam Seeks Expanded Investment from Samsung
HANOI – Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Tuesday urged South Korea’s Samsung Group to further expand investment in Việt Nam, particularly in...
Korean Air Orders 103 Boeing Jets Amid Trump’s Trade Push
Boeing and Korean Air have unveiled a landmark agreement valued at $36 billion (£24bn) for the purchase of 103 aircraft, a deal announced...
Trump-Era Tariffs Cost US Billions: Brazil Reaps the Rewards
Beijing: The ongoing US-China trade tensions have severely backfired on American agriculture, with farm exports to China plummeting by 53%, according to Reuters....
Over 90% of Poor Families in Japan Unable to Provide Proper Meals for Children
TOKYO — More than 90% of low-income households in Japan are struggling to provide adequate food for their children as soaring prices and...
Asian Markets Mixed Ahead of Crucial Fed Speech
HONG KONG: Asian markets moved in different directions on Friday (Aug 22) as investors awaited a crucial speech from the U.S. Federal Reserve...
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Iran calls Pakistan-Saudi defense deal a step toward a ‘regional security alliance’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday voiced strong support for the newly signed defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, calling it the...
Trump Faces Diplomatic Pressure as Allies Recognize Palestinian State
UNITED NATIONS: Growing frustration with Washington’s handling of the Gaza war spilled into the UN General Assembly this week, as key US allies...
‘World Is Falling Apart,’ Says Trump in Fiery UN Critique
UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, railing against climate change policies,...
