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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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday made the statement that Ukraine had expressed its readiness to engage in an "unconditional ceasefire", yet questioned Russia's desire to maintain their side of the agreement, said news agency.
China and India celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and exchanged congratulatory messages between leaders including President Xi Jinping and President Droupadi Murmu.
Iran protested to the United Nations Security Council on Monday against "reckless and aggressive" comments made by US President Donald Trump, who warned Iran on Sunday that it would face bombing and additional tariffs if Tehran failed to reach a deal with Washington over its nuclear program.
US President Donald Trump said that attacks against Yemen's Houthi fighters will continue unless they cease posing a threat to shipping. Recently, in one of his updates on Truth Social, Trump made a warning to Iran-backed Houthis and also Tehran that there is "real pain" awaiting them.
