US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on the phone Thursday. The call aimed to address tariff disputes shaking the global economy. China said Trump requested the talks but gave no details on their conversation. The White House did not comment immediately. This call came as tensions rise over critical minerals and […]
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Pakistan’s crypto vision hits white house: Bilal bin Saqib meets Trump’s digital asset team
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, recently visited the White House for high-level talks. He met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Executive Director of President Trump’s Council on Digital Assets. Both sides discussed working together on digital asset policy, Bitcoin integration, and the future of decentralized finance. They also explored building […]
Iran signals peace: Nuclear arms are ‘unacceptable’, Araghchi declares
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that Iran considers nuclear weapons “unacceptable,” reaffirming Tehran’s official stance during a televised address on Saturday. His statement comes at a sensitive time, as Iran and the United States continue negotiations aimed at reviving a nuclear deal that was abandoned by President Donald Trump in 2018. Araghchi, […]
Trump hints at tariff reduction and delay in TikTok deal
President Donald Trump suggested a potential halt to rising tariffs between the U.S. and China. He spoke to reporters at the White House on Thursday, noting that higher tariffs could discourage consumer spending. “At a certain point, people aren’t gonna buy,” Trump said. The President had previously imposed a 10% tariff on most imports. However, […]
US envoy visits Russia amid high tensions with Iran and China
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Russia on Friday, possibly to meet President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes as US tensions rise with Iran and China, two of Moscow’s key allies. The Kremlin confirmed Witkoff’s presence but did not officially announce a meeting. Witkoff is expected to lead upcoming nuclear talks with Iran in […]
Aurangzeb on the move: Pakistan to discuss tariff challenges with U.S.
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced plans to engage the U.S. regarding new tariffs imposed on exports. He stated that the government is not overly worried about the 29% additional tariffs but wants to address the issue. A high-level delegation will soon visit Washington to negotiate trade terms. This visit aims to mitigate potential impacts […]
China imposes 34% tariffs on U.S. goods starting april 10
China has announced that it will impose a 34% tariff on all U.S. goods beginning April 10. This decision comes as a response to tariffs placed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Finance Ministry stated these measures aim to protect China’s national interests and address unfair trade practices. Additionally, China will restrict exports of medium […]
Iran warns US of strong response to threats of bombing
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned on Monday that the US would face a strong retaliation if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to bomb Iran. Trump had reiterated his warning on Sunday, demanding that Iran accept his offer for talks or face military action. Khamenei responded by stressing that while the […]
Khamenei warns U.S. of retaliation if Trump carries out bomb threat
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday that the U.S. would face a strong retaliation if it follows through with President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran. Trump had reiterated the threat on Sunday, demanding that Iran accept his terms for a new nuclear deal within two months or face military action. In […]
India and U.S. make progress on bilateral trade deal
Indian and U.S. officials have made progress in talks for a bilateral trade deal, according to statements on Saturday. The negotiations, held in New Delhi from March 26-29, were led by India’s commerce ministry and a U.S. delegation headed by Brendan Lynch, the assistant U.S. trade representative for South and Central Asia. These discussions come […]