World

Tariff impact on pharma industry

U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday reiterated he would impose tariffs on imports of pharmaceutical products that have long been spared from past trade disputes due to the potential for harm to patients.

April 10, 2025 7:40 am
 

World

Trump's tariffs kick in, deepening trade war and market rout

President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war even as he prepared for negotiations with some nations.

April 9, 2025 5:39 pm
 

World

Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates

Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing’s security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese independence activists, Tibetan rights advocates and others opposed by the Chinese government.

April 9, 2025 12:27 pm
 

World

Most Singaporeans yet to pick a party ahead of election, poll shows

A majority of Singaporeans have yet to decide which party to vote for ahead of a general election this year, but most of those who have made up their minds would back the ruling People’s Action Party, a survey showed on Tuesday.

April 9, 2025 11:24 am
 

World

Trump signs executive orders to boost US coal as power demand rises

U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday that aim to boost coal production in his latest action that runs counter to global efforts to curb carbon emissions.

April 9, 2025 10:27 am
 

World

'Boys will be boys': White House on Elon Musk-Peter Navarro tariff tiff

As Elon Musk called one of President Donald Trump’s top economic aides a “moron,” the White House on Tuesday declared that “boys will be boys.”

April 9, 2025 9:25 am
 

World

US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China, says willing to talk to other countries

The United States said on Tuesday that 104% duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as the Trump administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan.

April 9, 2025 8:25 am
 

World

Prince Harry's lawyer tells London court UK security stance 'unjustified'

Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in Britain on Tuesday at London’s Royal Courts of Justice to fight the government over changes made to his security after he stepped down from royal duties, which his lawyer branded unjustified.

April 9, 2025 6:37 am
 

World

US tariffs a wake up call, says German think tank

The announcements of reciprocal tariffs by the United States has caused quite a stir throughout the world.

April 8, 2025 6:43 pm
 

Pacific Islands

PNG Prime Minister Marape set for no-confidence motion

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has one week to save his job, with parliament to consider a no-confidence motion in his leadership next week.

April 8, 2025 4:23 pm
 

World

US tariffs trigger worst selloff in Indian markets in 10 months

India’s stock benchmarks clocked their worst session in 10 months on Monday as a selloff fueled by U.S. tariffs intensified and investors dumped riskier assets on growing fears of a global recession.

April 8, 2025 2:25 pm
 

World

Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is ending most, if not all, remaining U.S. aid for Afghanistan and Yemen, aid sources said on Monday, in what the U.N. World Food Programme said could be “a death sentence” for millions.

April 8, 2025 1:22 pm

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