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The Trump administration recently announced a 25-percent tariff on imports of steel, aluminum, and certain steel and aluminum-containing products from the European Union (EU). In response, the bloc announced on Wednesday a 50-percent tariff on American whisky.

Philippine president confirms departure of ex-president Duterte2025-03-12
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos confirmed that a chartered jet carrying former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Netherlands took off on Tuesday night.

U.S. reverses extra 25 pct tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum2025-03-12
The United States on Tuesday reversed its plan to impose extra 25 percent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, after the Canadian province of Ontario dropped tariffs on electricity exports to three U.S. states.

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with U.S. in Saudi Arabia2025-03-12
Ukraine on Tuesday signaled its readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" following talks with a U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement.

Ukrainian president, U.S. state secretary arrive in Saudi Arabia before high-stakes talks between delegations2025-03-11
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday arrived in Saudi Arabia's western port city of Jeddah, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.

Global energy forum CERAWeek kicks off over uncertainties on market, policy, transition2025-03-11
Global energy industry leaders are gathering in the southern U.S. metropolis of Houston as CERAWeek, the most influential annual forum in the industry, unfolded its agenda on Monday amid rising uncertainties facing the energy market and transition.

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, demanding hostage release2025-03-10
Israel announced Sunday that it was halting the electricity supply to the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.

Spanish PM Sanchez urges greater European self-reliance in defense2025-03-10
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday reiterated the need for European to enhance its self-reliance in defense, emphasizing the continent's security interest amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Armed man shot by U.S. Secret Service near White House2025-03-10
The U.S. Secret Service reported Sunday that its agents shot a man near the White House after an armed confrontation.

S. Korean president released as prosecution decides not to appeal2025-03-09
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was released Saturday as the prosecution decided not to appeal against a court's release approval.

Arab League, Iraq, Egypt voice concern over Syria's security situation2025-03-09
The Arab League (AL) has been following with great concern the security situation in Syria, the pan-Arab body said in a statement on Saturday.

France hands over two military sites to Senegal2025-03-08
France officially transferred control of two military sites in the Senegalese capital of Dakar to Senegalese authorities on Friday, according to a statement from the French Embassy in Senegal.

Syrian interim president vows to pursue militants responsible for unrest2025-03-08
Syrian interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Friday night blamed remnants of the former regime for the escalating violence in Latakia province, vowing to bring those responsible to justice and ensure national stability.

Crewmember, military personnel killed in attack on UN helicopter evacuation in South Sudan2025-03-08
An attack on a UN helicopter on Friday in South Sudan killed a crewmember and several South Sudanese military personnel, including a general, a UN spokesman said.

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Two Sessions 2025: Pakistan seeks deeper cooperation with China in economy, technology

Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted the key takeaways from China's annual Two Sessions, emphasizing economic confidence, technological innovation, and Pakistan-China cooperation under CPEC Phase II.