Iran-U.S.-Israel tensions rise after strikes and threats of retaliation- 31 March
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. fi...
Canada is striking back after President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Canadian goods, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing retaliatory measures worth C$155 billion ($107 billion).
Trudeau said Canada will impose 25% tariffs on U.S. products, with C$30 billion ($21 billion) taking effect Tuesday and the remainder following in 21 days. The targeted goods include American beer, bourbon, clothing, household appliances, and agricultural products like orange juice.
The move comes after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods. The White House said the tariffs are aimed at addressing trade imbalances and national security concerns.
Trudeau warned that the U.S. measures will disrupt supply chains and increase costs for both countries, particularly in manufacturing and energy. He also hinted at further actions on critical minerals and energy procurement.
"The better path is to partner with Canada, not to punish us," Trudeau said.
With over $2.5 billion in daily trade between the U.S. and Canada, the economic impact of the tariff war is expected to be significant, fueling concerns about inflation and slowing growth in both economies.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S is in talks with the new Iranian regime. He said this in a post on his Truth Social account but warned that the U.S. will "Obliterate" Iran's electric and oil facilities if no deal is reached, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz closure.
NASA is aiming to launch its Artemis 2 mission on Wednesday (1 April), sending astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, officials confirmed. According to the Space Administration, the launch window is due to open at 23:24 GMT, with additional opportunities to 6 April if delays occur.
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. firms in the region, raising fears of a broader escalation across the Middle East.
The war in Iran has rapidly upended regional security, triggering spillover across the Middle East and raising fears of wider economic disruption that could threaten globalisation.
The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for the second time since the U.S.-Israeli war began on Tehran. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early 30 March but gave no further details.
A Russia-flagged tanker carrying about 700,000 barrels of crude has arrived in Cuba’s Matanzas Bay, marking the first major oil delivery to the island since the Trump administration cut off its fuel supplies.
China and Kenya have agreed to revive a long-delayed railway project, signalling renewed momentum in infrastructure cooperation and a shift towards more sustainable financing models across Africa.
HHungary’s foreign minister has been drawn into controversy after an audio recording, released by an investigative outlet, appeared to show him discussing EU sanctions with his Russian counterpart days before an election that could shape Budapest’s relationship with Moscow, Reuters reports.
The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine, amid tensions within the bloc over blocked EU aid.
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