February 11, 2025 7:37 am

Day: February 10, 2025

Tensions Rise as New Zealand Reviews Aid to Kiribati Amid Strategic Rivalry in the Pacific

A rare public dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has surfaced, casting a spotlight on the small Pacific island nation of Kiribati, which is grappling with existential threats from the climate crisis amidst a global tug-of-war for regional influence. New Zealand’s conservative government recently triggered a review of its aid to Kiribati, allegedly due to […]

Trump Set to Impose New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Eyeing Broader Trade Measures

President Donald Trump announced his plan to implement a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminum entering the United States, with the largest impact expected on Canada, the leading supplier of aluminum to the U.S. Trump also teased a forthcoming announcement later this week about reciprocal tariffs on nations that impose import taxes on […]

China Implements Retaliatory Tariffs in Escalating Trade War with U.S.

China has enacted new tariffs on American goods starting Monday, marking the latest development in the intensifying trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies. This move comes in response to new U.S. levies announced by President Donald Trump, who on the same day declared a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, signaling […]

Innovative Rail Bus Launched in Dubai

Dubai has introduced an innovative rail bus, confirmed by the country’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Monday. According to the authorities, this new type of bus can reach a maximum speed of 100 km per hour and has the capacity to carry 40 passengers at a time, Gulf News reported. The rail bus is […]