External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has embarked on his first Jaishankar China visit in five years, arriving in Beijing as part of a two-nation tour that also included Singapore. This highly anticipated diplomatic engagement comes at a pivotal moment, with both New Delhi and Beijing seeking to navigate the complex landscape of their relationship, severely…
Kyiv is abuzz with anticipation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms high-level talks with the United States are on the horizon, signaling a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. This development comes as a significant boost, following US President Donald Trump’s unequivocal reaffirmation of Washington’s commitment to resuming and bolstering Ukraine military aid shipments. The…
Colombo, July 13, 2025 – A palpable sense of alarm is sweeping through Sri Lanka’s export community as a proposed 30% US tariff looms large over goods entering the United States. This significant levy, if implemented, threatens to severely disrupt the nation’s economic stability, particularly impacting its vital apparel and rubber product sectors. The Exporters…
The global trade landscape is once again on edge as President Donald Trump has announced his intention to levy a sweeping 30% import duty on goods from both the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1, 2025. This aggressive move has ignited a firestorm of criticism from both economic blocs, who warn of potentially disastrous…
In a significant development underscoring the global commitment to eradicating extremism, Bangladesh has pledged its full cooperation with Malaysia in the ongoing terrorism investigation cooperation concerning Bangladeshi nationals arrested on suspicion of terror activities. This pivotal agreement, forged during the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, highlights a shared resolve to…
