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April 8, 2025 7:36 AM

Israel working on hostage release, ceasefire deal in Gaza: Israel PM Netanyahu

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is working on a new deal for a hostage release and a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Speaking to reporters at the White House after he met with U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday, Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s commitment to securing the rele...

April 8, 2025 7:29 AM

Bangladesh: Yunus requests Trump to hold up new tariff regime for 3 months

The Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, yesterday sent a letter to US President Donald Trump requesting him to postpone the application of a 37 percent US reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products for three months. He also proposed tariff cuts on US produ...

April 8, 2025 6:47 AM

Trump warns 50% tariff on Chinese goods unless 34% countermeasure withdrawn

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will implement an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods imported into the U.S. unless China withdraws its countermeasures. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said that the extra tariff would be imposed on Chinese good...

April 8, 2025 6:45 AM

President Trump announces direct nuclear talks with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S. will engage in direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program. He also issued a warning to Tehran, stating that it would face significant danger if the talks fail. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office...

April 8, 2025 6:41 AM

Russia, China slam US tariff hikes amid escalating global economic tensions

Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticised the United States for its sweeping tariff hikes, accusing it of undermining global economic stability. Peskov said during a daily briefing yesterday that Russia is closely monitoring the current situation, which remains highly volatile and emotionally ch...

April 7, 2025 10:35 PM

Former Deputy PM of Nepal Rabi Lamichhane sent to Rupandehi Prison

President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Gorkha Media Network's then Managing Director, Rabi Lamichhane, has been sent to the District Prison of Rupandehi. The former Deputy PM and Home Minister was presented to the District Court, Rupandehi, Monday morning and sent to the prison following ...

April 7, 2025 10:13 PM

EU Offers Zero-Tariff Deal to US, Vows to Guard Against Trade Diversion

The European Commission has offered zero-for-zero tariffs to the US. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Europe is ready to negotiate with Washington, as the EU has offered “zero-for-zero tariffs” for industrial goods the bloc exports to the US. Meanwhile, she said the EU will protect itself agai...

April 7, 2025 10:56 AM

Sri Lanka stock market halted as index falls 5.30%

Sri Lanka stock trading was halted after the index dropped 5.30-pct on Monday with large cap stocks coming under selling pressure, brokers said. The more liquid S&P SL20, which tracks the larger companies, opened down 240.45 points at 4,292.90 on Monday....

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