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US tariffs put pressure on India’s shrimp exports
Indian shrimp industry sails in troubled waters after Trump tariffs

GANAPAVARAM, India/GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador: India's shrimp exporters are facing mounting uncertainty as new U.S. tariffs threaten to disrupt...

U.S. stocks, dollar continue to be crushed by Trump tariiffs
Dow Jones tumbles 700 points as tariffs continue to wreak havoc

NEW YORK, New York - Technology stocks fell sharply Wednesday, dragging down the industrial sector in its wake, as Donald Trump's trade...

Trump firm against Nippon Steel’s $15 billion U.S. Steel Deal
Trump doubles down on keeping US Steel control in US hands

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/TOKYO: U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his opposition to a foreign takeover of U.S. Steel, casting renewed...

Argentina secures $20 billion IMF deal, eases currency controls
Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Argentina has struck a major deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), securing a US$20 billion loan...

Japan eyes stronger yen ahead of US trade talks
Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says shouldn't sell Treasuries

TOKYO, Japan: As Japan prepares for critical trade talks with the United States, a top policymaker has stressed the need to strengthen...

Wall Street closes Tuesday with minor losses
U.S. stocks slide, Dow Jones drops 156 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks ended with minor losses on Tuesday as investors and traders continued to navigate markets with continued...

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Taiwan condemns Vietnam's acceptance of "one-China" claim, calls it "serious distortion of facts"
Taiwan condemns Vietnam's acceptance of "one-China" claim, calls it "serious distortion of facts"

Taipei [Taiwan], April 17 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs slammed a joint statement released by China and Vietnam, which...

Pakistan: BYC condemns enforced disappearances of three people
Pakistan: BYC condemns enforced disappearances of three people

Balochistan [Pakistan], April 17 (ANI): Three individuals were forcibly abducted by Pakistan armed forces, Baloch Rights Group, Baloch...

UAE leaders congratulate President of Syria on Evacuation Day
UAE leaders congratulate President of Syria on Evacuation Day

ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations...

Gaza 'annexation' part of military strategy: Israel Defence Minister Katz
Gaza 'annexation' part of military strategy: Israel Defence Minister Katz

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 17 (ANI): Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has affirmed that Gaza's annexation was part of a military...

Roundup: Trump's trade war costs U.S. tourism industry 64 bln USD as foreign visitors cancel trips
Roundup: Trump's trade war costs U.S. tourism industry 64 bln USD as foreign visitors cancel trips

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United...

US: California Governor, Attorney file lawsuit to end Trump's tariffs
US: California Governor, Attorney file lawsuit to end Trump's tariffs

California [US], April 17 (ANI): California Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit in federal...

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