April2025
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US tariffs threaten troubled Sri Lanka’s recovery: IMF
Apr 13, 2025The IMF cautioned Friday that resuming severe US tariffs would jeopardize Sri Lanka’s recovery from its worst economic catastrophe, which resulted in a sovereign default and the overthrow of a president. Nearly 25% of Sri Lanka’s... -
Apple’s iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after monthslong ban
Apr 13, 2025After a months-long embargo in Indonesia, Apple’s newest smartphone went on sale on Friday, to the cheers of Jakartan retailers. Because Apple failed to meet the requirement that 40 percent of smartphone components be made from... -
Army chief returns home after visiting Russia, Croatia
Apr 13, 2025Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman today returned home after an official visit to Russia and Croatia. During the visit, he met with the Russian Army Chief, Deputy Defense Minister, high-ranking military and civil officers and individuals and chief... -
Youth must lead in sustainable entrepreneurship for greener future: Rizwana
Apr 13, 2025Syeda Rizwana Hasan, an adviser on the environment, forests, and climate change, stated today that young people need to spearhead a paradigm shift toward inclusive, sustainable business models. “Even if not all ideas become successful projects,... -
Pahela Baishakh is the symbol of “our harmony”: CA
Apr 13, 2025Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said Pahela Baishakh is the symbol of “our harmony” as he greeted the countrymen on the occasion of the Bengali New Year scheduled to be held tomorrow. “Tomorrow, Pahela Baishakh, is... -
South Korea’s disgraced Yoon quits presidential residence
Apr 11, 2025After being relieved of his responsibilities, South Korea’s impeached former leader Yoon Suk Yeol embraced fans as he departed the presidential mansion in the capital, Seoul, on Friday. Before leaving in a police-led convoy, the ousted... -
Gaza rescuers say children among 10 killed in Israeli strike
Apr 11, 2025While the UN declared that only women and children have been killed in scores of recent Israeli attacks on the Palestinian territory, Gaza rescuers said that a pre-dawn Israeli airstrike on Friday killed ten members of... -
Pentagon chief announces $5.1 bn spending cuts
Apr 11, 2025The US Department of Defense will cut $5.1 billion in “wasteful” spending, including on climate and diversity initiatives, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Thursday. President Donald Trump has vowed to slash government spending, tasking Elon... -
US auto union praises some Trump tariffs
Apr 11, 2025On Thursday, the head of the US auto workers union supported automobile tariffs as a solution to the “free trade disaster” and rejected the idea of using the taxes for “political games.” Shawn Fain, president of... -
Canada PM says Trump’s pause on tariffs a ‘welcome reprieve’
Apr 11, 2025Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called US President Donald Trump’s pause on global tariffs a “welcome reprieve” and said Ottawa will begin negotiations with Washington on a new economic deal after elections. After days of turmoil...
