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The recent tariffs imposed by America have resulted in a massive downfall in international markets. Over 50 nations have gone to the U.S. for trade negotiations, but the U.S. administration has not agreed to alter its policy. The action is also hitting America's friends. International markets have begun falling since the time the U.S. implemented tariffs.
The visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the US is to address the Gaza war, US tariffs and hostage release. Netanyahu is sitting with the US President and seeking to decrease the tariffs on Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the United States today. Netanyahu's visit here after finishing his Hungary tour is going to be the central theme of this visit on war and market crisis.
The stock market of Saudi Arabia witnessed its largest one-day decline in five years, declining close to 7% following the unveiling of fresh US tariffs by President Donald Trump.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will officially inaugurate two of Sri Lanka's key railway development projects, indicating India's interest in enhancing the country's infrastructure as well as the bilateral connection.
The U.S. announced on Saturday that it would cancel all visas issued to holders of South Sudanese passports because of South Sudan's refusal to accept the return of its repatriated nationals, when most in Africa are worried that the country might slip back into civil war.
The Kuwait government has made a special move to check the energy crisis on-going by instructing mosques to shorten the iqamah, the call for prayer, and save water during wudu, the ritual cleansing before praying. The government did this to save electricity and water and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea early Saturday morning, triggering a tsunami warning for the Pacific Island nation. The earthquake hit at 01:34:43 IST on April 5, 2025, and its epicenter was 194 km southeast of Kimbe, the capital of West New Britain province.
The US had declared a 34% tariff on Chinese imports on top of the existing 20% tariff, which was declared earlier this year. This pushes the overall tariff rate on Chinese imports to 54%, just short of the 60% rate that was suggested by Trump during his campaign. China's retaliatory move is also likely to escalate the trade war between the two nations even more.
The streets of South Korea erupted in jubilation as President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s tenure came to an abrupt end following his ousting from power. As the dust settles, the country turns its eyes to June, when new elections promise to reshape the future amid a wave of public optimism.
Heavy rain is predicted in Texas, the lower Mississippi Valley and the Ohio Valley by Saturday. A severe tornado was moving into central Tennessee, said Mark Rose, a National Weather Service meteorologist. Following this, there will be four days of heavy rains. The weather service has warned that up to 15 inches of rain is expected in northeastern Arkansas, the southeastern corner of Missouri, western Kentucky and southern parts of Illinois and Indiana over the next seven days, creating a risk of flooding in some areas of Kentucky and Indiana.
Government officials expressed a measured response to President Trump’s newly imposed 26% tariff on April 3, 2025, calling it a predictable move with a patchwork of consequences. As markets adjust and industries grapple with the fallout, authorities have launched a detailed analysis to unpack its full economic impact
The world holds its breath as Donald Trump’s bold tariff policies take effect today, unleashing what experts are calling a "tariff bomb" with far-reaching consequences. From Wall Street to Shanghai, markets are reeling and leaders are scrambling to respond as the aggressive trade measures send shockwaves through the global economy.
