Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU and China

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the U.S. via Mexico and Canada. Trump voiced his latest tariff threats in remarks to reporters at the White House […]

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Islamic Emirate Confirms Prisoner Exchange with the US

The Islamic Emirate has confirmed the exchange of an Afghan prisoner for two American detainees. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Afghan prisoner released by the US, identified as Khan Mohammad, had been held in custody in California. While the Islamic Emirate has not disclosed the identities of the released American citizens, US […]

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India’s ambition to become the backbone of the global economy is fading

At the moment, one dollar is equal to 86.54 Indian rupees. A couple of days ago, the figure had reached 87 rupees. The rupee is gradually weakening against the dollar. The price is falling sharply. The question is, why? What are the reasons behind this decline? In 2014, the price of one dollar was 61 […]

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Malaysia first country to enable zakat payments with crypto

The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council’s Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) spearheaded the initiative, with its Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman, highlighting its goal of educating Muslims on fulfilling their zakat obligations in the modern era of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Malaysia has achieved a global milestone by becoming the first country to […]

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China Keen To Seize Afghanistan’s “Chicken Neck”; Here’s What Makes Wakhan Corridor Desirable For PLA

A narrow strip of land hemmed in by some of the world’s highest mountain ranges, the Wakhan Corridor, is a product of the 19th-century ‘Great Game’ between the British Indian Empire and Tsarist Russia. However, this remote part of Afghanistan, officially controlled by the Taliban, is fast becoming strategically important for China, which is negotiating […]

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Why Bangladesh’s RMG turns to imported yarn, fabrics despite local supply

Bangladesh’s textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing mounting challenges as garment makers, particularly knitwear manufacturers, increasingly turn to imported yarn and fabrics despite significant domestic investments. Industry insiders warn the growing reliance on imports could place local spinners at considerable risk. Recent data from the National Board of Revenue shows the scale […]

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Ceasefire in effect on China-Myanmar border

Myanmar’s military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), a rebel group in Shan State, have signed a formal ceasefire agreement near the border between China and Myanmar. The agreement took effect on Saturday, China’s Foreign Ministry said. The two sides held talks in Kunming, a city in southwestern China’s Shan State, where they […]

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‘Nothing is left, only rubble all around’

Thousands of displaced Palestinians from different parts of Gaza have started returning to their homes after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect. But the homes of Gazans have been completely razed to the ground by the Israeli forces. Where only rubble is everywhere. Rana Mohsen, 43, fled Gaza City and took refuge in […]

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Hamas gives ‘gift bags’ to three Israeli hostages

Hamas has released three Israeli female hostages on the first day under a ceasefire agreement. The Palestinian independence group handed over the three hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza on Sunday (January 19). According to an NDTV report on Monday, citing Israeli media, the ‘gift bags’ given to the hostages contained photos of them […]

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