U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a significant escalation in his administration’s trade policy, declaring that tariffs on imported steel and aluminum would be raised from 25 percent to 50 percent, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from several key allies and business groups. Speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump said the decision was aimed at protecting American steelworkers and reviving domestic manufacturing. “We are going to be imposing a 25 per cent increase. We’re going to bring it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent — the tariffs on steel into the United States of America,…
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A U.S. plan for Gaza, reviewed by Reuters on Friday, proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages, both alive and deceased, within the first week. This would be in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 deceased Palestinians. The document, which states that the plan is guaranteed by U.S. President Donald Trump and mediators Egypt and Qatar, includes sending humanitarian aid to Gaza as soon as Hamas formally agrees to the ceasefire. The aid will be distributed through the United Nations, the Red Crescent, and other agreed-upon channels. On Thursday,…
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the United States and Europe risk losing their global credibility and being accused of “double standards” if they fail to resolve the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, urging the West to act swiftly and consistently to preserve international trust. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual high-level defense summit in Singapore, Macron called for a new strategic alliance between Europe and Asian nations to safeguard sovereignty and avoid becoming “collateral damage” in the great power rivalry between the US and China. “If Russia is allowed to take Ukrainian territory without restriction or…
Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to pilgrims undertaking Hajj this year, forecasting extreme heat conditions with temperatures potentially soaring as high as 47°C, alongside the risk of thunderstorms and reduced visibility. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) released an advisory cautioning pilgrims about the challenging weather expected across the holy sites during the upcoming pilgrimage season. Daytime temperatures are projected to range between 40°C and 47°C, while nighttime lows may remain warm, hovering between 27°C and 32°C. Humidity is predicted to vary between 15% and 60%, potentially exacerbating discomfort. Dr. Ayman Ghulam, CEO of the NCM, highlighted that…
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk appeared at the White House on his final day serving in the Trump administration with a noticeable black eye, sparking widespread curiosity about the injury. Speaking to reporters, Musk clarified that the bruise was the result of a playful punch from his five-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, known simply as “X.” “I was just horsing around with lil’ X, and I said, ‘Go ahead, punch me in the face,’” Musk told reporters. “And he did. Turns out even a five-year-old punching you in the face actually is…” he trailed off, adding with a smile, “I didn’t…
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has faced sharp criticism after he visited a Hindu ashram in uniform, sparking a debate over the role of religion in the country’s armed forces. General Dwivedi visited the ashram of Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, drawing condemnation from various quarters, including senior journalists, who labeled the move a departure from the secular and apolitical character traditionally maintained by the Indian military. Noted Indian journalist and former army officer Sushant Singh, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stated: “Civil-military relations are strained when military leaders align with partisan religious agendas, undermining the apolitical…
Former United States president Joe Biden has stated that he is “feeling good” and maintains optimism about his health, days after his office confirmed an aggressive form of prostate cancer diagnosis. The 82-year-old veteran Democrat delivered his first public remarks since the diagnosis while addressing reporters in Delaware, where he attended a delayed Memorial Day event on Friday. “Well, the prognosis is good. You know, we’re working on everything. It’s moving along. So, I feel good,” Biden said, adopting a defiant tone despite the severity of his illness. Earlier this month, Biden’s office revealed that he had been diagnosed with…
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf acknowledged the leadership and performance of the T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, following the Green Shirts’ victory against Bangladesh in the second T20I, Rauf stated: “Different options will be considered for increasing the bench strength. Hopefully, the players will be rested according to the rotation policy.” He lauded Sahibzada Farhan for smashing a blistering fifty, remarking, “Sahibzada Farhan is in good form and he played a brilliant innings today.” Speaking about Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, he commented, “I am having a good bonding with Shaheen Shah Afridi and…
Algeria’s Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has been mandated to undergo a genetic sex screening if she intends to continue competing in international boxing events, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. World Boxing, the organization provisionally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to oversee the sport at the upcoming Olympics, introduced a new policy on Friday requiring all boxers aged 18 and above to undergo a genetic test to confirm their eligibility to compete in male or female categories. World Boxing explicitly named Khelif, who secured the women’s welterweight gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, stating that she…
The Women’s Inheritance Rights Bill 2025 was recently introduced in the Punjab Assembly, aiming to protect and enforce women’s rightful access to inherited property in accordance with Islamic law. The bill, presented by private member Asma Ehtesham-ul-Haq during the assembly’s last session, seeks to ensure that no woman in Punjab is deprived of her inheritance, as guaranteed by Shariah. According to the bill’s provisions, the provincial government will be required to establish an ombudsman office specifically dedicated to addressing and resolving cases where women are denied their inheritance. Women will have the ability to file complaints directly with the ombudsman,…
