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Trump increases tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% while temporarily lowering tariffs on imports from other countries to 10% for a 90-day period
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Trump increases tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% while temporarily lowering tariffs on imports from other countries to 10% for a 90-day period.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced significant adjustments to U.S. trade tariffs, implementing a 90-day pause on tariff hikes
Russia clarifies position amid U.S.-Iran tensions
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Russia clarifies position amid U.S.-Iran tensions

Russia has clarified that it is not obligated to provide military assistance to Iran in the event of
China retaliates with 84% tariffs on all US imports, effective on April 10
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China retaliates with 84% tariffs on all US imports, effective on April 10

China announced a significant escalation in its trade dispute with the United States by increasing tariffs on American
The White House confirmed that the US has raised customs duties on imports from China by another 50%, to 104%.
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The White House confirmed that the US has raised customs duties on imports from China by another 50%, to 104%.

On April 9, the White House announced a significant escalation in trade measures against China, increasing tariffs on
U.S. pulls troops and equipment from Ukraine aid hub in Poland
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U.S. pulls troops and equipment from Ukraine aid hub in Poland

The United States has announced the relocation of its military personnel and equipment from Jasionka Airport near Rzeszów,
Taiwan warns PLA drills could mask surprise attack
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Taiwan warns PLA drills could mask surprise attack

Taiwanese defense officials have expressed growing concern that the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) frequent military drills near Taiwan
Drone incident sparks airspace standoff between Algeria and Mali
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Drone incident sparks airspace standoff between Algeria and Mali

Algeria announced the immediate closure of its airspace to all flights to and from Mali, citing "recurrent violations
Iran confirms ‘indirect’ talks with Trump admin set to take place in Oman
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Iran confirms ‘indirect’ talks with Trump admin set to take place in Oman

Iran has confirmed plans to engage in indirect negotiations with the United States, mediated by Oman, concerning its
Second round of Iran, Russia and China talks on Tehran's nuclear program set for Tuesday in Moscow
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Second round of Iran, Russia and China talks on Tehran’s nuclear program set for tuesday in Moscow

Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China are scheduled to convene in Moscow on April 8 for the
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies
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Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies

President Donald Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports if China does not
Iran warns regional countries against assisting U.S. military actions
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Iran warns regional countries against assisting U.S. military actions

Iran has issued stern warnings to neighboring countries, cautioning that any assistance to potential U.S. or Israeli military
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US revoking visas for South Sudanese passport holder over deportation dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the immediate revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese passport
Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine
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Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine

Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, resulting in injuries and multiple fires across several districts.
We will not initiate war, but we are prepared for it — IRGC commander Hossein Salami
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We will not initiate war, but we are prepared for it — IRGC commander Hossein Salami

Major General Hossein Salami, the Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), declared that while Iran will
Macron may represent Europe in ceasefire talks with Putin
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Macron may represent Europe in ceasefire talks with Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron has indicated his intention to represent Europe in forthcoming ceasefire negotiations with Russian President
President Donald Trump has criticized China's recent decision to impose a 34% tariff on all American imports, characterizing Beijing's move as a panicked overreaction. In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated, "China played it wrong, they panicked—the one thing they cannot afford to do!" 
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US President Trump says “China played it wrong, they panicked.”

President Donald Trump has criticized China's recent decision to impose a 34% tariff on all American imports, characterizing
Iran ready to increase economic ties with Uzbekistan to $5 Billion
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Iran ready to increase economic ties with Uzbekistan to $5 Billion

Iran and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to significantly enhance economic relations, aiming to boost annual bilateral trade
Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, Turkey foreign minister says
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Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, Turkish foreign minister says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey does not seek confrontation with Israel in Syria but expressed
China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs
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China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs

China announced the imposition of a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States, effective April 10.
China, US make first-known military contact since Trump's inauguration
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China, US make first-known military contact since Trump’s inauguration

In a significant development, U.S. and Chinese military officials convened in Shanghai this week for the first working-level

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