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04 Apr

China hits back against Donald Trump’s tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, US President, US-China Relations

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma), April 4, 2025: US President Donald Trump has imposed import tariffs on China totalling 54%, but that figure didn’t come all at once. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%. Then earlier this week, Washington brought in a new set of "reciprocal" tariffs for countries around the world and the rate for China is 34%. It means China's retaliatory tariff matches the one Trump introduced earlier this week. China files lawsuit against US tariffs with WTO and China’s response to US tariffs, after Beijing says it’s…

04 Apr

My policies will never change: Trump

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNew Policies, President Donald Trump, USA

Washington, April 4, 2025 – US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s stance on tariffs, stating that his policies will remain unchanged. Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "To the many investors coming into the United States and investing massive amounts of money, my policies will never change."He declared this to be a prime moment for financial growth, adding, "This is a great time to get rich, richer than ever before.”The president’s statement comes amid global economic shifts and ongoing trade tensions. Trump’s administration has consistently maintained a protectionist economic agenda, focusing on high tariffs and strategic decoupling…

02 Apr

Trump’s New Tariff Plan Sparks Global Trade Concerns; India Watches Closely

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsauto import tariffs, India-US trade, Trump tariffs, US trade war

Washington, April 2, 2025 – The US administration has announced new tariffs on countries imposing high duties on American goods, with immediate implementation. A 25% tariff on auto imports will take effect from April 3. The move, part of former President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy, has drawn sharp responses from global trade partners.White House trade advisor Leavitt confirmed that the tariffs would be enforced instantly, while reciprocal tariffs on individual countries would be decided by Trump himself. The administration is refining the tariff strategy to ensure it aligns with US interests.India’s Cautious ApproachIndia has opted for a wait-and-watch approach,…

01 Apr

Massive Gas Pipeline Fire in Malaysia Injures Over 100

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMalaysia gas explosion, Petronas pipeline fire, Putra Heights fire

Putra Heights, April 1, 2025 – A gas pipeline explosion near a Petronas station in Putra Heights, outside Kuala Lumpur, triggered a fireball that spread to multiple homes, leaving at least 112 people injured on Tuesday. The towering inferno, visible for kilometers, broke out on the second day of Eid, a public holiday in Malaysia.The fire started at 8:10 AM due to a burst gas pipe. Authorities isolated the affected pipeline, but shutting the valves took several hours. Flames reached up to 20 stories high, only allowing firefighters to approach the site by 2:45 PM.At least 49 houses sustained damage,…

31 Mar

Myanmar Earthquake: Woman Rescued After 60 Hours as Death Toll Nears 2,000

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMandalay disaster, Myanmar earthquake, Thailand rescue

Mandalay, March 31, 2025 – Rescuers pulled a woman alive from the rubble of the Great Wall Hotel in Mandalay after 60 hours, bringing a glimmer of hope following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that devastated Myanmar and parts of Thailand, killing nearly 2,000 people.A joint team of Chinese, Russian, and local rescuers worked for five hours to free the woman, who is in stable condition, according to the Chinese embassy. The earthquake struck on Friday, causing mass destruction near Mandalay, the epicenter.Rescue Efforts Continue in ThailandIn Bangkok, emergency crews are desperately searching for 76 people trapped under a collapsed under-construction skyscraper.…

30 Mar

Trump Hints at Seeking Third Term, Cites Possible Avenues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News22nd Amendment, Presidential Limits, Trump third term

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is serious about the possibility of serving a third term, suggesting he is exploring ways to bypass the constitutional limit that prevents a president from serving more than two terms.“I’m not joking,” Trump stated in a phone interview with NBC News. When asked about potential methods to extend his presidency beyond early 2029, he responded, “There are methods which you could do it,” though he also noted that “it is far too early to think about it.”The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 following Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term…

30 Mar

Elon Musk in $80billion merger in X and XAI

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsElon Musk, X, xAI

National Times, March 30, 2025: Elon Musk has announced the sale of his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), to his artificial intelligence company, xAI, in a $33 billion all-stock deal. Musk stated that this merger aims to combine xAI’s advanced AI capabilities with X’s extensive user base, enhancing user experiences and accelerating human progress. The transaction values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, with an additional $12 billion in debt, bringing X’s total valuation to $45 billion. Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 and rebranded it as X in 2023, highlighted…

29 Mar

Foreign Aid Arrives in Myanmar as Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangkok collapse, foreign aid, Myanmar earthquake, rescue teams

Yangon, March 29, 2025 – International rescue teams began arriving in Myanmar on Saturday to assist in the search for survivors after a devastating earthquake claimed more than 1,000 lives. The 7.7-magnitude quake has crippled infrastructure in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian nation.Myanmar's military government confirmed 1,002 fatalities on Saturday, a sharp rise from initial reports of 144. The disaster also impacted neighboring Thailand, where nine people died, and a partially constructed skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed, trapping at least 30 people under debris. Authorities reported 49 individuals missing.The U.S. Geological Service estimated that Myanmar’s death toll could exceed 10,000, with economic…

28 Mar

Myanmar Earthquake Disaster: 144 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Tremors Shake Asia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMyanmar disaster, Myanmar earthquake, Sagaing earthquake

Myanmar, March 28, 2025: A series of six devastating earthquakes, including one of 7.7 magnitude, struck central Myanmar on Friday at 12:50 PM local time, killing at least 144 people and injuring 732, according to state-run broadcaster MRTV.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the epicenters were northwest of Sagaing city, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 km. In response, Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has declared an emergency and appealed for international aid.Casualties and Damage in MyanmarRescue workers are struggling to cope as the death toll rises. In Naypyidaw, at least 20 people have died in a…

27 Mar

Putin to Visit India Soon, Says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNarendra Modi, Russia-India relations, Vladimir Putin India visit

New Delhi, March 27, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, and preparations for the visit are underway, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Thursday.In a video address at the “Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda” conference hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Lavrov said, "Arrangements are currently being made for Putin to visit India." The state-run TASS news agency also quoted him as saying that the visit is in the works, though no dates have been announced.Lavrov pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's first foreign visit…