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TOKYO, Japan: Toyota is showing signs of a steady rebound in its home market, posting a second straight month of rising global output as Japanese consumers return to showrooms.

The automaker reported this week that its worldwide production rose by six percent year-on-year in February, reaching 779,790 vehicles. This growth was largely fueled by a 16 percent surge in domestic m

US auto tariffs shake global industry as price hikes, job losses loom

BERLIN/DETROIT: Automakers worldwide are bracing for the impact of sweeping new U.S. tariffs that could reshape global vehicle production and pricing.

President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on imported cars and parts sent shockwaves through the global automotive industry on Thursday, raising concerns about higher prices, job losses, and declining consu

Trump tariffs majorly target emerging economies particularly in South-East Asia: Report

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The maximum increase in tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump is targeted at emerging economies, particularly those in Asia, according to a report by Systematix Research.

The report stated that the analysis of regional averages showed that Southeast Asia faces the steepest rise in tariffs, followed by countries in Eastern and Continental Europe, and the Middle East.

Xinhua Commentary: World must unite to guard multilateral trade against U.S. wrecking ball

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on "reciprocal tariffs" at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 2, 2025.(Xinhua/Hu Yousong)The international community cannot afford to appease Washington. Restoring the WTO's dispute resolution mechanisms, accelerating institutional reforms and reinforcing multilateral cooperation are crucial to counteracting Washington's unila

SBI report urges India to expand PLI scheme as Trump announces reciprocal tariffs

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): According to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI), India should strengthen its Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in light of growing global trade competitiveness, especially after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including India.

The report stated that India has a strong opportunity to benefit from the global shift in tra

PTI infighting worsens as leaders demand inquiry into CM Gandapur's remarks

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], April 5 (ANI): Infighting within the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) escalated on Friday, as senior leaders Asad Qaiser and Shahram Khan Tarakai called for an inquiry into remarks made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, who had branded them 'conspirators' in a recent podcast, Dawn reported.

The party's internal discord has grown increasingly public, with mul

Pakistan: Hydel 'top priority' as LHC calls for water emergency

Lahore [Pakistan], April 5 (ANI): As Pakistan faces an intensifying threat of drought due to significantly below-average rainfall, Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Moeen Wattoo reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to prioritising water storage and clean energy, Dawn reported.

During a visit to Wapda House in Lahore, the minister pledged full support for the timely execution of major hydropo

US VP JD Vance reverses trade stance, now defends Trump's tariffs

Washington, DC [US], April 5 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance is now a public champion of the Trump administration's protectionist trade agenda, CNN reported, despite having previously criticised tariffs and doubted that such policies would bring back manufacturing jobs.

On Wednesday, Vance applauded in the Rose Garden as President Donald Trump announced a broad new round of tariffs aimed at reviving US manufact

J.P. Morgan predicts U.S. recession by year end amid tariffs; Jefferies sees limited impact on Indian exports

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): J.P. Morgan has predicted that the United States economy will likely fall into a recession this year, largely due to the impact of new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump.

In a note to investors released on Friday evening, the firm's chief U.S. economist, Michael Feroli, said that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to contract 'under the weight of the

Trump posts VIDEO of US strike in Yemen

The drone footage depicts the bombing of a Houthi gathering, the president said

US President Donald Trump shared footage on Friday of what he said was a strike on Houthi personnel in Yemen.

The video, apparently filmed by a drone, shows dozens of people standing in an oval on a rural terrain.

A munition falls from the sky, causing an explosion and leaving a large crater. Two vehicles

J&K: BSF foils infiltration bid on Jammu international border

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Border Security Force on the intervening night of April 4 and April 5 foiled an infiltration attempt by an intruder crossing the International Border (IB) in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, an official release stated.

According to the release, the BSF troops stationed along the IB in the region observed suspicious movement in the border area where an i

US stock market plunges over 5% as Tariff fears recession; USD 9 trn wiped out since Trump 2.0

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The US stock markets tanked more than 5 per cent on Friday after Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs sparked fear among investors of a global economic recession.

The Dow Jones index closed with a decline of more than 5.50 per cent, making it one of the highest losses of the index. The S&P 500 index declined approximately 6 per cent by the closing, while Nasdaq tanked 5.73 per c

Trump says his tariff policies 'will never change'

The US president has insisted that it is "a great time to get rich"

US President Donald Trump has defended his controversial decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the majority of America's trading partners. The move announced earlier this week has shocked the global markets and sparked backlash from world leaders.&nb

Trump says his tariff policies will never change

The US president has insisted that it is a great time to get rich

US President Donald Trump has defended his controversial decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the majority of America's trading partners. The move announced earlier this week has shocked the global markets and sparked backlash from world leaders.

"To the many investors coming into the United States and investing massive amo

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft sorties, six naval vessels near its territory

Taipei [Taiwan], April 5 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 12 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operating around Taiwan up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today.

Of the 12 aircraft sorties, nine crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones (A

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Ex-FDNY chief gets nearly 2 years in federal prison for taking bribes

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A former New York City Fire Department chief has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for taking bribes to speed up fire safety inspections.

Brian Cordasco, who led the Bureau of Fire Prevention, admitted to accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes. Along with his prison time, he must serve two years of supervised release, pay a

Trial to decide $600 million settlement in Norfolk Southern derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio: Norfolk Southern wants two other companies to help pay for the $600 million settlement it agreed to after a major train derailment in 2023 near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The derailment released toxic chemicals into the air, forcing evacuations.

The railroad has taken legal action against GATX, which owned the railcar that failed, and OxyVinyls, the chemical manufacturer, claiming they a

Growing eastern California wildfire compels evacuations, Cal Fire says

BISHOP, California: A fast-growing wildfire in California's Eastern Sierra region has burned 1,000 acres and forced people to leave their homes in several areas, officials said on March 30.

The fire, called the Silver Fire, started around 2:11 p.m. near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road in Inyo County. Firefighters have not yet been able to contain any part of it.

Evacuation orders were given for several p

Passenger plane, Air Force jet avoid near collision in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A U.S. passenger plane getting ready to take off and a military jet coming in were told to change course to avoid a possible crash, officials said.

Delta Air Lines Flight 2983 was permitted to take off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Friday at about 3:15 p.m. At the same time, four U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon jets were approaching, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.

Radio Free Asia to shut down by April end without court intervention

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Radio Free Asia, a key voice in press freedom across the continent for nearly three decades, is now warning it may go dark by the end of April without emergency court action.

The nonprofit news outlet, known for delivering independent journalism in some of Asia's most repressive environments, announced late last week that it would be forced to shut down entirely unless the courts block the Trum

At least 1 dead after plane crashes into home in Minneapolis suburb

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota: At least one person died when a small plane crashed into a house in a Minneapolis suburb on Saturday, a city official said. The aircraft was flying from Iowa to Minnesota.

The people living in the house were not hurt, but the home was destroyed, said Brooklyn Park spokesperson Risikat Adesaogun.

It is not yet clear how many people were on board the single-engine SOCATA TBM7, acco

Trump orders removal of 'divisive' ideology from Smithsonian

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, President Donald Trump ordered the removal of what he called "improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology" from the Smithsonian Institution, which oversees major U.S. museums and cultural sites.

In an executive order, Trump directed Vice President JD Vance to carry out the changes. The order also instructs the Interior Department to restore federal parks, monuments, and memorials t

University of Michigan shuts DEI office, citing Trump orders

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The University of Michigan, known for its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, announced this week that it is closing its DEI office.

The decision follows executive orders from President Donald Trump and a warning from the U.S. Department of Education.

Since taking office on January 20, Trump has issued orders to end DEI p

As lawsuits mount, judge says heat in Texas prisons unconstitutional

AUSTIN, Texas: A federal judge criticized Texas for keeping prisoners in hot prisons without air conditioning but did not order an immediate fix before summer.

The case is one of the most significant lawsuits in the U.S. regarding the protection of prisoners from extreme heat.

Judge Robert Pitman said Texas must take action because the prison conditions are unconstitutional. His ruling could influence sim

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has ordered two intelligence agencies to use their spy satellites to monitor the U.S.-Mexico border as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration and drug cartels.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), both part of the Department of Defense, oversee these satellites and analyze images for the Pentagon. Their invo

Kennedy to slash 10,000 jobs in major overhaul of US health agencies

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a significant restructuring of federal health agencies this week, including cutting 10,000 jobs and centralizing certain functions of the FDA, CDC, and other agencies under his control.

The job cuts include:

  • 3,500 positions at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • 2,400 at the Cen

    South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 28

    ANDONG, South Korea: Wildfires in South Korea have doubled in size in just one day, making them the country's worst fire disaster. At least 28 people have died, and historic temples have been destroyed.

    The largest fire, which started in Uiseong County, has burned over 38,000 hectares (93,900 acres)—the biggest wildfire in South Korea's history. Strong winds and dry cond

    US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23

    WASHINGTON, D.C.: Boeing is now heading to trial this summer, after a U.S. judge unexpectedly set a date in the criminal fraud case tied to the company's handling of its 737 MAX aircraft.

    The move comes amid ongoing criticism over a prior plea deal that victim families have strongly opposed.

    U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor scheduled the trial for June 23 in Fort Worth, Texas, advancing the Department of

    Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by Hurricane Helene

    RALEIGH/COLUMBIA: Dry weather, strong winds, and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene have sparked wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, prompting evacuation orders this week.

    Many people are still recovering from the hurricane that hit in September, making it even harder to fight the fires, said Bo Dossett from the North Carolina Forest Service. The downed trees from

    Eight bodies of 9 missing Red Cross medics found in Gaza

    GENEVA,.Switzerland - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has expressed profound outrage following the deaths of eight medics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) who were killed while on duty in Gaza.The medics had been missing since March 23 after coming under heavy fire in the Al-Hashashin area of Rafah.Their bodies were recovered on Sunday after access to the area

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