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U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration will impose tariffs of 155% on imports from China starting November 1. The decision marks one of the strongest protectionist measures in recent years. Balancing Tone With Action While announcing the move, Trump remarked that he wanted to be “nice” to China, but argued that Beijing had […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali event at the White House, extending warm wishes to the Indian-American community and the people of India. Praise for Indian Leader During the celebration, Trump praised India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great person and a great friend,” and said he had spoken with him that day about […]
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Japan’s yen weakened following the election of Sanae Takaichi as prime minister, with traders pointing to expectations of more government spending and uncertainty over monetary policy. First Female Prime Minister Takaichi, a conservative lawmaker, became Japan’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025. Her leadership is expected to emphasize fiscal expansion while
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The Indian government announced the upgrade of its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan by elevating its Technical Mission in Kabul to full embassy status with immediate effect. Move Follows Afghan Minister’s Visit The decision follows the recent visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India, during which the Indian External Affairs Ministry indicated
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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the recently agreed cease-fire with Afghanistan rests on the condition that the Taliban government prevents militant attacks originating from Afghan territory. Conditions of the Cease-fire Asif said the agreement brokered in Doha by Qatar and Turkey will only hold if Afghanistan takes verifiable steps to stop groups such