March2025
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Trump orders tariff probe on lumber, calls for supply boost
Mar 3, 2025In his most recent attempt to escalate trade tensions, US President Donald Trump ordered an inquiry on Saturday into possible duties on lumber imports while simultaneously advocating for an increase in domestic supply. In an executive... -
7-Eleven owner shares up on report CEO to step down
Mar 3, 2025Following news that its CEO might be changed, shares of the Japanese company that owns the massive convenience store chain 7-Eleven surged more than 4% on Monday. Seven & I claimed last week that its founding... -
Bangladesh opens doors to international journalists: Ambassador Mushfiq
Mar 3, 2025According to Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqur Fazal Ansari, the country is now completely open to foreign journalists, which is a dramatic change from the restrictions imposed by the former Awami League leadership. At one point,... -
Tuhid seeks Philippines support for sustainable Rohingya solutions
Mar 3, 2025In order to find a long-term solution to the Rohingya issue, Foreign Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain today called on the Philippines to play a vital role as an Asean member state. He also asked the Philippines... -
Probe report in Sagar-Runi murder case on April 15
Mar 3, 2025The date for submitting a probe report in the shocking case involving the killings of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi has been extended for the 116th time by a court here, which set April... -
Trump to lay out his govt overhaul plan to US Congress
Mar 3, 2025On Tuesday, Donald Trump will speak to a joint session of Congress and lay out his vision for the globe and the United States, which have already been rocked by the president’s aggressive executive moves and... -
Israel endorses plan to extend Gaza truce as first phase draws to close
Mar 3, 2025Israel said Sunday it endorsed a proposal to temporarily extend the truce in Gaza as a bridging measure after the first phase of its ceasefire with Hamas drew to a close. The proposal, put forward by... -
Rubio signs order to ‘expedite’ $4 bn US military aid to Israel
Mar 3, 2025A proclamation to accelerate approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel was signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday. “I have signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery... -
Intel slows $28 bn chip factory project in Ohio
Mar 3, 2025Struggling US chip maker Intel on Friday pushed out the timeline for completing two new fabrication plants in Ohio, saying it is taking a prudent approach to the $28 billion project. Chip production originally slated to... -
US stocks fall as Nvidia results hit AI shares
Mar 3, 2025Wall Street stocks fell Thursday, prolonging a difficult spell as the market was pressed by Donald Trump’s new trade threats and disappointment with Nvidia’s earnings. Despite Nvidia’s outstanding earnings, the artificial intelligence company’s stock ended the...