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Washington, Apr 2 (UNI) US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that imposing tariffs on friendly countries like Canada would become a “nightmare” for the US economy and workers. The Trump administration is expected to announce new tariffs on Wednesday. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said they will take effect the same day….

Tel Aviv, Apr 2 (UNI) The Israeli government has canceled all tariffs on goods imported from the US, a move expected to strengthen the bilateral strategic alliance and reducing the cost of living in Israel, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office said on Tuesday. “At the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich…

United Nations, Apr 2 (UNI) The United Nations on Tuesday dismissed Israel’s claim that Gaza has a sufficient amount of food, stocked during the now-ended ceasefire. COGAT, the Israeli military agency in charged of aid deliveries to Gaza, said earlier in the day that “there is enough food for a long period of time, if…

Washington, Apr 2 (UNI) The United States will consider a final proposal over a potential TikTok deal on April 2, the CBS News broadcaster reported on Tuesday, citing sources. US President Donald Trump will meet in the Oval Office with key administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, National Security Adviser…

Mogadishu, Apr 2 (UNI) The Somali military eliminated dozens of members of the Islamic State terrorist group (ISIS, banned in Russia) as a result of airstrikes on their positions in the east of the country, Somali media reported. On Tuesday, airstrikes were carried out on ISIS hideouts in the Cal Miskaat mountains in Puntland, the…

Stockholm, Apr 2 (UNI) Sweden will buy four C-390 military transport aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, the Swedish Defense Ministry said. “Sweden is investing billions in the procurement of four new tactical transport aircraft. Together with the Netherlands and Austria, Sweden is purchasing C-390 aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer,” the ministry said in a statement…

Washington, Apr 2 (UNI) Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of US President Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany, has been appointed as Senior Advisor for Africa and will be traveling to the region this week in his new role, the US State Department announced on Tuesday. “The Department of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Massad…

Islamabad, Apr 2 (UNI) Pakistan has delayed until April 10 the start of its mass deportation of the Afghans who crossed into the country illegally, Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported on Tuesday. The postponement from April 1 to April 10 is due to the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Ramadan…

Manila, Apr 1 (UNI) The Philippines sent the first batch of a 91-man team to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar to help in search and rescue operations early on Tuesday. “Two C-130 aircraft transported the initial 58 contingent members for their two-week deployment to Myanmar, with the remaining 33 members scheduled for transport by a single C-130 aircraft…

Washington, Apr 1 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that strikes on Yemen’s Houthis will continue until they are no longer a threat to U.S. ships. “The choice for the Houthis is clear: Stop shooting at U.S. ships, and we will stop shooting at you,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, declaring…