Category: World

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on a dollar-for-dollar basis against the United States. Speaking in Ottawa on Saturday, Carney stated that the new Canadian tariffs will take effect on September 8, targeting American steel, dairy, electronics, and other industries. During remarks to journalists, Carney said Canada will firmly resist the new tariffs imposed by the US to protect its workers, farmers, families, and businesses. This Canadian tariff response comes after the US imposed a 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods. Following…

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Tehran: Iran has announced a major natural gas discovery in the southern province of Fars, claiming more than 212 billion cubic metres (7.5 trillion cubic feet) of gas reserves. The development comes as the country continues to face severe economic sanctions and pressure on its energy infrastructure. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, speaking on national television, said around 160 billion cubic metres (5.7 trillion cubic feet) of the newly discovered gas could potentially be recovered. He described the find as an important development for Iran’s long-term energy security. High-Quality Gas…

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Los Angeles: Los Angeles, one of the world’s most traffic-congested major cities, is about to get flying taxis—and the city is preparing to make them part of its official transportation system. American company Archer Aviation and sports and entertainment company AEG have announced plans to build a vertiport in downtown Los Angeles’s famous L.A. LIVE district. A vertiport is essentially a landing and takeoff location where electric air taxis can lift off vertically like helicopters and land directly. In fact, Archer Aviation has been selected as the official air taxi…

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Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed that America has reached an agreement with Venezuela that will give the United States control over approximately 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Trump shared details of the deal on social media. According to Trump, the agreement was reached following negotiations between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Hegseth, and Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez. Trump has described it as the world’s largest oil deal. Trump wrote: “The United States has just made an agreement with the nation of Venezuela—the biggest…

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Beyond Kuala Lumpur: Special Packages from Langkawi to Sabah for Indian Travellers Malaysia Sets Its Sights on Indian Tourists with Grand ‘Sales Mission’ in Mumbai Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Recognising the growing importance of Indian travellers in global tourism, Malaysia is stepping up its tourism promotion efforts. The ‘Visit Malaysia 2026’ campaign has now been extended through 2027. As part of this initiative, the ‘Sales Mission Series 2’ is being organised from August 12 to 20 across Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi. Led by Mohammad Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General…

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Ottawa: Canada has announced a dollar-for-dollar response to the latest US trade measures, with Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiling new counter-tariffs and a fresh support package for workers and businesses affected by the escalating trade dispute between the two countries. Carney said on Tuesday that Ottawa would match the latest US tariffs while introducing additional assistance worth US$7.5 billion. The new measures will supplement nearly US$25 billion in support programmes that Canada says have already been rolled out since the United States began imposing tariffs. The Canadian government said the…

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New Delhi: India-China relations appear to be entering a new diplomatic phase after years of military tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives in Beijing has generated fresh diplomatic interest, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a sensitive stage in bilateral relations. The high-level engagement comes as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit in September 2026, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to attend. Against this backdrop, New Delhi’s position remains that…

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NEW DELHI: A recent statement by US Ambassador Sergio Gor in Srinagar describing Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” has triggered a sharp reaction from Pakistan and drawn attention to the changing diplomatic dynamics surrounding the Kashmir issue. Gor made the remarks during his August 19 visit to Srinagar, where he also pointed to improvements in the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and indicated that Washington could reconsider its travel advisory for the region. Pakistan responded by summoning the US envoy and formally objecting to the…

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Washington: Since the war with Iran began, 757 American soldiers have been wounded and 18 have lost their lives, according to the latest figures released by the US Department of Defense (Pentagon). Meanwhile, efforts to end the conflict remain stalled amid continued deadlock between Washington and Tehran. The Pentagon added more than 50 names to its casualty list on Wednesday through its Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS). According to a CNN report, combined data from the Overseas Operations category and Operation Epic Fury shows that 18 US soldiers have died…

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Lahore: A close aide to jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has signalled that, should the PTI chief be released, he would steer clear of any direct confrontation with Pakistan’s military establishment and its chief, General Asim Munir. Speaking to reporters, PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari said Imran Khan has always placed national interest above personal or political disputes. “If Imran Khan were released tomorrow, he wouldn’t take any step that harms the country,” Bukhari said, ruling out any possibility of a direct clash with the military leadership. According to…

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