ESCALATIONS

Germany, whose carmakers made a third of their sales last year in China, wants to stop the tariffs, according to a government source, while France has been among the firmest backers.

EU countries debate supporting tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in Brussels amid concerns over Beijing's possible retaliation affecting EU exports like cognac and pork.

The United States announced sanctions on Thursday against shipping companies for transporting Iranian oil. The action was taken in response to Iran’s nuclear program actions, just before the presidential elections in Iran.

Taiwan reported that 18 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected operating around the island as of 6 am local time on Wednesday. Five of the PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's air de...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel to avoid escalating tensions in Lebanon during a meeting with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. They discussed efforts to free hostages in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of a diplomatic resolution. Te...

Last week, the European Commission proposed tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicle imports from China despite Beijing's protest, plunging trade ties to a new low and risking punitive retaliatory action. "The European side continues to escalate t...

Unidentified assailants fatally shot a young man in Meijao Mamang Leikai, Wangoi police station area, Imphal West district. The victim was found with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Meanwhile, a mob stopped and set ablaze a bus carrying CRP...

Astrologer Kushal Kumar, dubbed the 'New Nostradamus,' has raised concerns with his prediction of World War 3 potentially starting within 48 hours, pointing to recent global events. Despite previous predictions missing the mark, Kumar warns of signi...

Iran urged the G7 to move away from past destructive policies, following a statement condemning Iran's nuclear program escalation. The G7 cautioned against Iran's nuclear enrichment progress and potential missile transfers to Russia. Iran rejected c...

"We continue opposing China's dangerous use of coastguard and maritime militia in the South China Sea and its repeated obstruction of countries' high seas freedom of navigation," it said.

The G7 leaders warned Iran to halt nuclear enrichment activities and avoid transferring ballistic missiles to Russia, emphasizing the need for peaceful dialogue and compliance with IAEA regulations.

India expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in an Israeli strike in Gaza's Rafah city, calling for respect for international humanitarian law. The strike, which killed 45 people, mostly sheltering in tents, sparked global outrage. India re...

The Kremlin accused NATO of provoking Ukraine to extend the conflict by encouraging the use of Western-supplied weapons against Russia. As NATO foreign ministers met in Prague, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed the US and European allies were ...

Many companies had already revamped their supply chains as they navigated COVID-19 disruptions, extreme weather risks, trade protectionism that forced them to change suppliers, and rising freight costs.

Group of Seven finance chiefs criticized China's global trade practices, escalating tensions. The G-7 expressed concerns about China's non-market policies affecting economies and hinted at retaliatory measures.

The club of rich-world ministers and central bankers concluded its gathering in the Italian lakeside town of Stresa on Saturday with a communique that cited the world's second-biggest economy by name and accused the country of hurting the economies ...

Egypt refuses aid coordination with Israel at Rafah crossing due to 'unacceptable escalation', blaming Israel for Gaza Strip situation. Aid routes seized, leaving enclave isolated with halted shipments.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported a significant presence of Chinese military aircraft and vessels near Taiwan, with 15 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels observed. Of particular concern was the breach of Taiwan's SW ADIZ by 9 aircraft. Tai...

Israel's credit rating downgraded by S&P due to Iran conflict. Drone attack near Isfahan. Moody's also downgraded over Hamas. Hezbollah confrontation ongoing. Gaza Strip tensions remain high. S&P's negative outlook, May 10 review pending."}