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US to impose 104% tariffs on China as trade war escalates
After China’s 34% tariffs on US goods, Trump’s new tariff package adds 50%, raising costs for Chinese imports
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Palestinian president urges Hamas to stop giving Israel ‘excuses’ for Gaza strikes
Israel resumed strikes on Gaza on March 18, ending a ceasefire, with 58 people killed in the past 24 hour
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UK welcomes first baby girl born from womb transplant
Baby's aunt donated her uterus to her sister, making her the first in the UK to be born from a womb transplant.
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Tehran doubts progress ahead of weekend nuclear talks with US
Trump says Saturday's Oman talks will be direct, but Iran insists on indirect talks due to US pressure and threats
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Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic kills 27, including governor
Rescue teams are working to free people still trapped under rubble, says Dominican emergency chief Juan Manuel Mendez
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Indian airliner makes emergency landing after passenger dies mid-air
Flight to Varanasi diverted to Aurangabad after 89-year-old woman fell ill, died despite efforts to revive her.
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How to verify a job offer in the UAE? Here's what you need to know
MOHRE outlined official procedures to confirm authenticity of employment offers, ensure legitimacy of hiring companies
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US plans daily fines of up to $998 for migrants defying deportation
Trump admin may seize property of immigrants who don't pay fines, per internal emails reviewed by Reuters
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UAE residents to get four Eidul Adha holidays likely starting from June 6
Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society said the crescent is expected to appear at 07:02am on May 27.
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Trump’s tariff logic under fire as cited economist distances himself
The economist said his work was taken out of context and applied incorrectly.
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Trump’s tariffs could lead to China banning American films, risking $500 million loss for blockbusters
China's retaliation against US tariffs may put Hollywood’s access to the world’s second-largest box office in jeopardy
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Who is Vaniya Agrawal? Microsoft engineer who confronted Bill Gates and CEO Satya Nadella
Engineer’s protest sparked a global spotlight on Microsoft’s controversial military contracts.
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Trump urges Netanyahu to be 'reasonable' with Turkiye, praises Erdogan
Trump went further, praising Erdoğan as “a tough guy” and “very smart".
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Saudi Arabia announces new policy for 'Iqama' renewal
The move is expected to ease administrative challenges for expatriates who previously faced obstacles
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Microsoft fires employees for protesting in support of Palestine
Two software engineers had publicly protested company’s contracts with the Israeli military.
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Trump’s tariff plan triggers market crash, but social media finds humor in financial freefall
As stocks plunge, the internet finds humor in economic chaos with viral posts and memes.
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Trump says Gaza war shouldn't end 'in the too-distant future'
Netanyahu and Trump both signal continued efforts on hostage deals and Gaza’s future.
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UK’s first baby born to woman with transplanted womb hailed as miracle
Surgeons say the operation has opened new doors for fertility treatment in the UK.
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US Supreme Court lifts block on Trump’s use of 1798 Act to deport migrants
It is first time the US has used the Alien Enemies Act without a formal war declaration by Congress
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Snap election set for June 3 in South Korea after President Yoon ousted
South Korean law mandates a presidential election within 60 days of an office becoming vacant.
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Israel razed Gaza perimeter land to create 'kill zone'
Soldiers describe destroying farmland, houses, factories
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Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm
Talks advanced to avert Trump wrath
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China calls US tariffs 'bullying'
He said that US tariffs in the name of reciprocity only served its own interest at the expense of other countries.
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Bangladesh urges Trump to delay tariff
Officials from both countries have been working to identify specific actions that can quickly boost American exports.
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Trump vows huge new China tariffs
The US president on Monday chastised China for not heeding "my warning for abusing countries not to retaliate."
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Putin backs Ukraine truce idea: Kremlin
US President Donald Trump has been pushing for a speedy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv since taking office
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Ukraine aims to 'align' with US on minerals deal
The US administration wants Kyiv to agree to give it an huge stake in Ukraine's future mineral income.
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France, Egypt,Jordan say PA must head post-war Gaza
"Hamas must have no role in this governance (of Gaza), and must no longer constitute a threat to Israel," Macron said.
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Trump confirms direct talks with Iran, says major meeting set for Saturday
US president also issued a stern warning, saying Iran would be in “great danger” if diplomatic efforts failed.
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Red Crescent calls deaths of aid workers in Gaza strike a ‘war crime’
PRCS says 8 staff, 6 Civil Defence members, and 1 UNRWA worker were killed in Israeli attack on Gaza medics
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Trump warns China of further 50% tariffs if it doesn’t reverse 'trading abuses'
Beijing hits back with countermeasures after Trump’s sharp tariff hike on Chinese goods announced last week
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No new short-term visas for Saudi Arabia until Hajj
The Kingdom temporarily suspended the issuance of short-term visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Pakistan.
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Saudi Arabia updates e-transit visa rules for 18 countries
The updated policy aims to streamline the visa process and prioritise passengers with predictable travel routes.
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Deadly violence returns to Nigeria's Plateau state as 52 killed in village raids
Motive unclear in Bokkos village attacks, worst violence since Dec 2023 when over 100 were killed in same area
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Thousands of Afghans leave Pakistan as pressure to return intensifies
Last month, the govt set an early April deadline for some 800,000 Afghans carrying Afghan Citizen Cards.
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Saudi Arabia to impose heavy fine on firms failing to report pilgrims overstaying
Penalties may reach up to SR100,000 ($26,600) and will be multiplied based on the number of violators.
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Trump defends tariffs as 'medicine' amid global market losses
Trump’s hardline trade stance rattles allies and global financial markets.
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Trump supporter and billionaire Bill Ackman warns of 'economic nuclear winter,' urges 90-day halt on tariffs
The billionaire investor says Trump's sweeping tariffs are shaking global markets and eroding business confidence.
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US defends tariffs on remote island populated by penguins and seals
Trump administration moves to block all potential loopholes, officials claim
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Three killed in air ambulance crash off Japan's coast
Crewmembers on a ship that was searching the sea found the craft floating in the water, and they rescued three people.
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Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos attend Breakthrough Prize Gala with partners after Trump’s tariff shift
Tech titans and media moguls join their wives and girlfriends for the 'Oscars of Science'.
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Israel strikes media tents in Gaza, killing reporter and wounding six journalists
Israel says militant targeted, but hospitals report children and media staff dead.
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Syria’s president to visit UAE, Turkey in bid to strengthen ties
Visits expected to focus on rebuilding ties and securing economic relief.
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Britain says Israel's detention of two UK MPs 'unacceptable'
In a joint statement, the two MPs said they were "astounded at the unprecedented step" taken by Israel.
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Pope surprises crowd at Vatican
Francis is, in theory, undergoing two months of convalescence following his life-threatening health scare
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Iran rejects Trump call for direct nuclear talks
FM says direct talks made no sense with a country that constantly threatens to resort to force
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World seeks talks on Trump tariffs
More than 50 countries have sought talks with President Trump.
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Macron calls for 'strong action' if Russia refuses peace
Despite US and European efforts to secure peace in Ukraine, Russia continued "to murder children and civilians".
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Panama wants 'respectful' ties with US amid canal threats
Foreign Minister's comments came ahead of a visit next week by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth