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1. US not interested in 'negotiations about negotiations' on Ukraine, wants to see progress 'in weeks'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is "a lot that has to happen" in the coming weeks to reach a cease-fire in Ukraine and negotiations will not continue forever.
"We're closer to peace simply because we're talking to both sides, but we're not closer to peace because we have a deal on our hands to end this conflict, but we're going to know soon enough," Rubio said at a news conference in Brussels.
When asked about his timeline to see progress on a cease-fire, he said: "We're talking weeks."
2. US starts collecting Trump's new 10% tariff
U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump's unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners due to start next week.
The initial 10% "baseline" tariff took effect at U.S. seaports, airports and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m. ET (0401 GMT), ushering in Trump's full rejection of the post-World War Two system of mutually agreed tariff rates.
3. Trump granted a 75-day extension for ByteDance to finalize a U.S. sale.
President Donald Trump on Friday extended a deadline requiring China-based ByteDance to sell the U.S. operations of TikTok or face an effective ban in the country, marking the second time he has taken such action.
Trump announced the extension on his Truth Social platform, saying the TikTok deal “requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed.” The extension will “keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days,” he said. The new extension kicks TikTok’s deadline to mid-June.
4. 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea
An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off Papua New Guinea early Saturday local time, the US Geological Survey said.
The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 10 kilometers (6 miles), the USGS said in a brief statement, adding the quake was occurred at 06:04 am, Saturday local time (2004GMT, Friday), some 194 km (121 miles) from Kimbe town.
There were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties.
5. China hits back at US tariffs with export controls on key rare earths
China placed export restrictions on rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, squeezing supply to the West of minerals used to make weapons, electronics and a range of consumer goods.
The move, which Beijing had long hinted was possible, further ratchets up trade tensions between the world's two largest economies and leaves American manufacturers scrambling for fresh supplies of the critical minerals they have relied upon for decades.
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President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he would consider offering tariff relief to China if Beijing approves a deal for the sale of TikTok, the short video app owned by ByteDance.
India and 10 African countries will hold their inaugural joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean in mid-April, marking a significant step in military cooperation aimed at boosting maritime security and countering China’s growing influence in the region.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed his deputy for parliamentary affairs, Shahram Dabiri, following controversy over Dabiri’s recent trip to Antarctica during the Persian New Year holidays.
U.S. oilfield service firms are facing significant challenges following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement, which is disrupting supply chains and contributing to a decline in oil prices.
Jaguar Land Rover will suspend shipments of its UK-made vehicles to the United States for a month as it evaluates ways to address the impact of President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars, according to a report in The Times.
Aid groups in Myanmar’s worst-hit areas urgently need shelter, food, and water after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,700 people. Rescue efforts face challenges due to ongoing civil war, damaged infrastructure, and restricted aid access, with the toll expected to rise.
The inaugural Samarkand International Climate Forum will kick off on 4th April at the Silk Road Samarkand Congress Center in Uzbekistan. The high-profile forum will be held under the theme "Central Asia Facing Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Shared Prosperity."
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential race. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen plans to appeal.
The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he would consider offering tariff relief to China if Beijing approves a deal for the sale of TikTok, the short video app owned by ByteDance.
India and 10 African countries will hold their inaugural joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean in mid-April, marking a significant step in military cooperation aimed at boosting maritime security and countering China’s growing influence in the region.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed his deputy for parliamentary affairs, Shahram Dabiri, following controversy over Dabiri’s recent trip to Antarctica during the Persian New Year holidays.
U.S. oilfield service firms are facing significant challenges following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement, which is disrupting supply chains and contributing to a decline in oil prices.
Jaguar Land Rover will suspend shipments of its UK-made vehicles to the United States for a month as it evaluates ways to address the impact of President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars, according to a report in The Times.
President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he would consider offering tariff relief to China if Beijing approves a deal for the sale of TikTok, the short video app owned by ByteDance.
India and 10 African countries will hold their inaugural joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean in mid-April, marking a significant step in military cooperation aimed at boosting maritime security and countering China’s growing influence in the region.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed his deputy for parliamentary affairs, Shahram Dabiri, following controversy over Dabiri’s recent trip to Antarctica during the Persian New Year holidays.
U.S. oilfield service firms are facing significant challenges following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement, which is disrupting supply chains and contributing to a decline in oil prices.
Jaguar Land Rover will suspend shipments of its UK-made vehicles to the United States for a month as it evaluates ways to address the impact of President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars, according to a report in The Times.
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