The United States President Donald Trump has made a significant announcement, increasing tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25%. This move comes as a response to the South Korean Parliament’s alleged failure to enforce the trade agreement reached between the two countries. According to Trump, the new tariff rates will apply to various goods, including cars, wood, pharmaceuticals, and other products, which fall under the reciprocal tariff policy of the US.
The White House has not issued an executive order to formalize the decision yet. In a separate development, Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canada in case of a trade deal with China. The South Korean Presidential Office, Cheong Wa Dae, has stated that it has not received any official notification from the US regarding the tariff increase.
Following this development, the South Korean Minister of Trade, Kim Chang-Keun, has announced plans to visit the US for an emergency meeting with the US Trade Minister. This move comes as the situation unfolds, with the US and South Korea having agreed on a framework trade deal in July, which included a reduction in tariffs from 25% to 15%.
The deal had also committed South Korea to invest $350 billion in the US. Meanwhile, the Dubai government has announced plans to reduce the city’s size to a mere 20 minutes’ radius, with residents to have access to almost all facilities within this time frame. The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has stated that the Iranian government may be weaker than ever before.
The US Customs and Border Protection has reported that 23,830 undocumented Indians were apprehended at the US border in 2025. Sharad Pawar, the President of the National Congress Party, has dismissed allegations of a conspiracy behind the recent plane crash in Pune, India, which killed four people, including his nephew and the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar.
In a separate incident, the Hamas movement has agreed to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Commission. The first case of Nipah virus has been reported in India, prompting warnings from the Union Health Ministry. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Nepal, have taken measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
The US has expressed concern over the free trade and defense agreements between India and the European Union, with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin accusing European countries of funding their military through these agreements. A large naval fleet is reportedly heading towards Iran, with the US President stating that the fleet is moving with speed, power, and a clear purpose.
In a separate incident, the Dubai government has announced plans to establish the world’s first gold street, with the Gold District set to become a new tourist destination. The Iranian judiciary has confirmed that Hamid Reza was involved in the procurement of materials for terrorist activities.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced plans to increase the country’s missile and nuclear capabilities. A car was stolen in the Emirate of Sharjah in the UAE and was recovered a few hours later, with the suspect arrested. A private jet crashed in India, killing four people, including the nephew of a former Indian Defense Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar.
A US federal judge has ordered the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear in court, citing the agency’s failure to provide bail hearings for detained immigrants. The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has stated that all of Pakistan’s debt can be cleared through the Karachi port.
The Indian Health Ministry has issued an alert and advisory regarding the spread of the Nipah virus in India. A large naval fleet is reportedly heading towards Iran, with the US President stating that the fleet is moving with speed, power, and a clear purpose.
The families of those killed in the recent plane crash in India have demanded the return of their loved ones’ bodies. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has revealed that the team’s trip to the World Cup was funded through personal expenses.
