Washington, (International Desk) — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will impose a 100% tariff on all foreign films produced abroad and imported into the United States. “We will apply a 100% tariff on every foreign film sent to America,” Trump declared, framing the move as part of his broader economic agenda….
Ottawa, (International Desk) — Canada has officially declared an Indian gang with alleged ties to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a terrorist organization, following investigations into the killing of prominent Sikh leader and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. According to Canadian police, India orchestrated and directed Nijjar’s assassination with the help of the Lawrence…
Dhaka, (International Desk) — Violent protests broke out in Bangladesh following the gang rape of a tribal girl, leaving at least three people dead. Authorities have imposed a curfew in the affected areas to contain the unrest. According to officials, enraged demonstrators set fire to homes, shops, and business centers. Security forces clashed with protesters,…
“We reject recent peace proposals,” says resistance group Gaza, Sept 30 (International Desk) — Hamas has categorically rejected the idea of allowing any foreign entity to govern Gaza under proposed peace initiatives. In an official statement, the group declared, “We have not received the plan that is being discussed, but we reject certain peace proposals…
“My peace plan has the support of all Arab nations,” U.S. President says at joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Washington, Sept 30 (International Desk) — U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced a proposed ceasefire plan for Gaza during a White House press conference. Calling it a “historic day…
Madagascar’s president has said he will dissolve his government, following days of youth-led protests over longstanding water and power cuts. “We acknowledge and apologise if members of the government have not carried out the tasks assigned to them,” Andry Rajoelina said in a televised national address on Monday. The so-called Gen-Z protests have seen thousands…
Washington, (International Desk) — U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced a proposed ceasefire plan for Gaza during a joint press conference at the White House. Calling it a “historic day for peace in the Middle East,” Trump said the plan has received support from Arab and Muslim leaders. “We…
Rushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent and George Wright Watch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in Gaza European and Middle Eastern leaders have welcomed a new US peace plan for Gaza, as President Donald Trump warned Hamas to accept it. The plan, agreed by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposes an immediate…
The Taliban in Afghanistan have imposed a nationwide shut down of telecommunications, weeks after they began severing fibre-optic internet connections to prevent what they call immorality. The country is currently experiencing a total connectivity blackout, internet watchdog, Netblocks reports. International news agency AFP says it lost contact with its office in the capital Kabul, including…
Washington / Beijing — The U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly urging defense contractors to double or even quadruple production of 12 critical weapons systems in anticipation of a potential confrontation with China. The move comes amid growing concerns about the depletion of U.S. stockpiles and strategic pressure in the Indo-Pacific. The Pentagon’s call for…
