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US: Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexican, Canadian goods

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday delayed for four weeks his new 25% tariffs on most Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States, his latest maneuver in a North American trade war that has plunged stock indexes for days and roiled U.S. relations with its longtime allies and two biggest trading partners.

Donald Trump pauses sweeping tariffs on Mexico until April 2

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Thursday said he was pausing sweeping tariffs recently imposed on Mexican imports after talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Analysts warn of China advances in Myanmar, see Marco Rubio as key to US response

Washington : US engagement in Southeast Asia, especially Myanmar, can advance America's national security, economic interests, and broader strategic goals in countering China’s expanding influence, foreign policy analysts say.

US, Canada diplomats discuss trade amid new tariff announcement by Trump

Top diplomats from the United States and Canada held talks Wednesday that included discussion of trade, while U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a new 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Canada and Mexico for a month.

US forces do not plan to invade Mexico, says Vance during border visit

U.S. Vice President JD Vance led a trio of White House officials on a visit Wednesday to a key crossing point on the Texas-Mexico border, where he echoed President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration push and assured Americans that U.S. forces don’t plan to invade Mexico.

As US steps back, France shares military intelligence to Ukraine

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday that France is sharing intelligence with Ukraine, a move that followed the United States saying it was cutting off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.

US: Trump administration cuts off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine amid push for peace talks

The United States says it has cut off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, which could seriously curtail Kyiv’s ability to continue its three-year fight with Russia, even as Washington is quickly pushing the two countries toward peace talks to end the conflict.

If you hold hostages, you are dead: Donald Trump gives 'last warning' to Hamas after US engages in talk

In a shift in the US policy, President Donald Trump has engaged himself in the talks with Hamas, the militant organisation which is in control of Gaza, to secure the release of American hostages while warning of “hell to pay” if the Palestinian militant group failed to comply, media reports said.

Pakistan: IED blast in Khuzdar leaves four dead, five hurt

An improvised explosive device (IED), which was attached to a motorcycle, exploded in Pakistan's Khuzdar district on Wednesday, which left at least four people dead and five others injured.

US President Donald Trump delays 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Mexico, Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday delayed a new 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Mexico and Canada for a month, amid fears that a trade war between the neighboring countries could hurt the "Big 3" U.S. automakers.

Hacking-for-hire scheme: US court indicts 12 Chinese nationals

The U.S. Justice Department announced indictments Wednesday against 12 Chinese nationals accused in a global hacking campaign targeting U.S.-based dissidents, news organizations, government agencies and a large religious organization.

US holds unprecedented secret talks with Hamas over release of American hostages being held in Gaza: Reports

The Donald Trump administration has been conducting secret talks with Hamas on the possibility of releasing American hostages being held in Gaza, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed sources who have direct knowledge regarding the meetings.

Will Europe arm Ukraine after the US halts military aid?

London: Ukrainians reacted with alarm on Tuesday to Washington's announcement that it is halting military aid shipments to the country with immediate effect, a move that the Trump administration said was aimed at forcing all sides to the negotiating table.

Ready to fight till the end, warns China amid Trump's tariff threats

China has said it is ready for any kind of war amid mounting trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.

Pakistan: Khuzdar blast leaves four dead

At least four people died and five others were injured after an explosion rocked Khuzdar region in Pakistan on Wednesday.

UK: TikTok sponsors Muslim Heritage month event, draws ire of Uyghurs

An event celebrating Muslim Heritage month in the U.K. on March 11, sponsored by TikTok, is being criticized by Uyghur rights activists

Sri Lanka reports massive tolls in human-elephant conflicts

Sri Lanka vowed Thursday to urgently tackle costly clashes between villagers and wild elephants after reporting the deaths of nearly 1,200 people and more than 3,500 animals in a decade.

Vatican says Pope Francis' prognosis 'remains guarded'

The clinical condition of Pope Francis remained stable, the Vatican said Tuesday evening, and he was "alert, cooperative with therapies, and oriented."

In response to Donald Trump, Democrat calls for responsible changes to government

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin said Tuesday the country needs responsible changes and should be an engaged leader in an interconnected world, as she gave the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

Sam Altman feels more proud about progress of his newborn than Open AI's success

Open AI boss Sam Altman, who welcomed his child recently, said he feels more proud seeing his 'preemie baby' learning how to eat on his own than the accomplishments of his tech firm.

Trump proclaims ‘America is back’; defends policies and tariffs in Congress address

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump in a Tuesday night speech to a joint session of Congress defended his new tariffs on U.S. trading partners and pledged that more are coming.

IDF eliminates Hamas leader Isser Saadi during Jenin operation

Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday that Hamas leader Isser Saadi was eliminated during its operation in West Bank.

Donald Trump vows to impose reciprocal tariffs on India in joint Congress address

President Donald Trump made his first joint address to Congress since taking oath on January 20 when he vowed to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries including India and China on April 2.

Days after White House blow-up, Zelenskyy says he is ready to work under Trump's leadership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible peace plan to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by saying that he is ready to work under the 'strong leadership' of US President Donald Trump.

Justin Trudeau imposes 25 pct tariff on US products, calls Donald Trump's 'trade war' a 'dumb thing'

Ottawa/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slapped a 25 percent tariff on US products vowing to fight back Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, calling it a "trade war" that will "first and foremost harm American families".

Justin Trudeau imposes 25 pct tariff on US products, calls Donald Trump's 'trade war' a 'dump thing'

Ottawa/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slapped a 25 percent tariff on US products vowing to fight back Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, calling it a "trade war" that will "first and foremost harm American families".

9 civilians die as suicide bombers crash 2 explosive-laden cars into Pakistani army compound

Peshawar/IBNS: At in least 9 civilians died as suicide bombers belonging to a militant group crashed their explosive-laden cars into an army compound in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday evening, police told AFP.

9 civilians die as suicide bombers crash 2 explosive-laden cars into army compound in northwestern Pakistan

Peshawar/IBNS: At in least 9 civilians died as suicide bombers belonging to a militant group crashed their explosive-laden cars into an army compound in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday evening, police told AFP.

Ukraine President Zelenskyy says ready to work under Trump's leadership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible peace plan to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by saying that he is ready to work under the 'strong leadership' of US President Donald Trump.

American porn star Whitney Wright travels to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

An American pornstar Whitney Wright dared to visit Taliban-ruled Afghanistan recently and shared images of her trip to Instagram.