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
KABUL, 7th April, 2025 (WAM) -- Saif Mohammed Al Ketbi, UAE Special Envoy to Afghanistan, led a high-level delegation to Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, from 3rd to 5th April 2025, to discuss ways of supporting the UAE's humanitarian and developmental efforts in Afghanistan.
Al Ketbi met with Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acti
Balochistan [Pakistan], April 7 (ANI): Leading Baloch human rights organisation, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), extended its support for the Baloch Long March to the Balochistan National Party (BNP), which has been prominently raising the issue and leading the cause of state-crackdown on Baloch people.
The announcement was made in a post on X by the BYC.
It said, 'BYC fully supports the decision by the
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 7 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati has said that PTI founder Imran Khan directed him to engage with the establishment.
In a video statement, Azam Swati said that Imran Khan had asked him to hold talks with the establishment and directed him to keep the details regarding the discussions confidential.
He said that although Imran Khan has publicly criticised t
Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump made sharp remarks towards China as the US has implemented retaliatory tariffs with a goal of bridging the trade deficits with several countries. This has also impacted the stock markets.
Making the remarks on board US Air Force One, Trump said, 'We have a tremendous deficit problem with China'.
He noted that because of the tariffs implemented b
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 7 (ANI): Taliban officials on Sunday urged Pakistan to prepare a joint mechanism for the gradual repatriation of refugees. Taliban officials further said that forced deportation is in the interests of neither Pakistan nor Afghanistan, Dawn reported.
In a statement on March 7, Pakistan's Interior Ministry had stated, 'All illegal foreigners and ACC holders are advised to leave the coun
Vatican City, April 7 (ANI): Pope Francis appeared for the first time in public since his return to the Vatican on Sunday. It is the first time that Pope Francis has been seen in public since being discharged from the hospital two weeks ago, CNN reported.
The 88-year-old pontiff greeted people at the Vatican and appeared to be in good spirits. He was seated in a wheelchair and appeared to be wearing what appeare
Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump shared that the peace talks are on with Russia and emphasised that the US would 'like them to stop' as the war is resulting in the deaths of thousands of people.
Trump made the remarks during his flight on board Air Force One on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and if any peace deal is expected, US President Donald Trump said, 'We are talking to Russia,
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Asian stock markets witnessed a major sell-off on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs. The markets opened with heavy selling pressure, reflecting growing fears over the impact of the tariffs on global trade and economic growth.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped sharply by 5.79 per cent, leading the decline across the region. Hong Kong's Hang Sen
Washington, DC [US], April 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said that the deal on TikTok was pretty close. However, he noted that China changed its mind due to tariffs.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated that China would have approved the deal in 15 minutes if he had given a cut in tariffs.
When asked about a report that there was about to be a deal on TikTok but China changed its m
Washington, DC [US], April 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said that the deal on TikTok was pretty close. However, he noted that China changed its mind due to tariffs.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated that China would have approved the deal in 15 minutes if he had given a cut in tariffs.
When asked about a report that there was about to be a deal on TikTok but China changed its m
(250407) -- VALLETTA, April 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Students write Chinese characters during a Chinese character writing competition in Msida, Malta, on April 5, 2025.
Malta held the third Chinese character writing competition for primary and secondary school students on Saturday to mark the upcoming United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20.
TO GO WITH "3rd Chinese character writing compet
Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): Pro-Trump Senator Ted Cruz is warned that US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff hikes on nearly every country could lead to a political 'bloodbath' for Republicans, according to a report by the New York Post.
Fifty four-year-old Cruz, who represents Texas, warned that these tariffs might trigger a global trade war and ultimately a recession.
Speaking on his podcast
Tehran has reportedly told its neighbors in the Middle East not to support a potential US attack
Iran has placed its forces on high alert, warning neighboring countries that host American bases not to support potential US strikes, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing an official familiar with the matter.
The reported move follows a letter from US President Donald Trump to Iranian Supreme Lead
Protests erupt in U.S. cities against Trump's policiesProtests erupted in dozens of cities across the United States on Saturday over the controversial policies unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration since January.Crowds of protesters took to the streets to oppose Trump over the economy, immigration and human rights.Organized by a coalition of more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations,