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Donald Trump has promised to introduce a range of new tariffs on imports to the United States when he takes office as president in January. What exactly are tariffs? Why is Trump so keen on them? And why do some people think his plans could backfire and hurt the US economy? Start Here with Sandra Gathmann explains. This episode features: Scott Lincicome | vice president of general economics, Cato Institute Alan V Deardorff | professor emeritus of economics and public policy, University of Michigan Bethany McLean | journalist and author Christopher Tang | distinguished professor, University of California Los…
The Emirates Society for Social Development in Ras Al Khaimah concluded a training course entitled “Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Future Makers”…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses United Nations meeting. — Reuters/FilePremier expected to hold meetings with leaders on sidelines. Senator Dar to attend session of D-8 Council of Ministers on Dec 18. 11th D-8 to be Egypt’s second time hosting corporation. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on an official visit to Egypt from December 18 to 20 to participate in the 11th Summit of the Developing Eight (D-8) countries being held in Cairo.The theme of the 11th D-8 Summ[]t is “Investing in Youth and Supporting SMEs: Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy”. “At the Summit, the prime minister will underline the importance…
Muhammad Yunus speaks at the Trust Women Conference, London, Britain. — Reuters/FileDHAKA: Elections in Bangladesh could be held by the end of 2025, the head of the country’s interim government said on Monday, provided that electoral reforms are carried out first.Bangladesh has been ruled by an interim government led by its only Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus since August, when then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India amid mass protests. “If there is political consensus and the voter list is prepared accurately with only minor reforms, it may be possible to hold elections by the end of 2025,” Yunus…
A PTI supporter throws an object towards security force personnel during a protest rally demanding Imran ex-premier Khan’s release, in Islamabad, November 26, 2024. — ReutersAabpara police produce 90 suspects before court.ATC Judge Tahir Sipra conducts hearing of protest case.Orders police not to rearrest suspects after being released.An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has discharged 78 more suspects who were arrested during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) “do-or-die” protest at D-Chowk last month.Officials of four police stations of the federal capital produced a total of 283 suspects before ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra on Monday, whereas, advocate Ansar Kiana represented detainees…
Prince Andrew asked to attend King Charles’ lunch discreetly: reportKing Charles has made a big change as he is set to host his family for the annual pre-Christmas lunch.According to HELLO!, the monarch, who hosted the lunch at the Windsor Castle for two years is now arranging it in the Buckingham Palace. It said the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Mike and Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie and their families are likely to be among the guests.Citing a report in The Sunday Times, HELLO wrote that Prince Andrew has been asked to make a discreet…
Remarks attributed to al-Assad, released by the Syrian presidency’s Telegram channel, say state fell into ‘hands of terrorism’.In the first public remarks attributed to Bashar al-Assad since he left Syria, the deposed Syrian president has defended his rule and denied planning his departure as armed opposition fighters closed in on Damascus earlier this month. A statement said to be written by al-Assad and released on the Syrian presidency’s Telegram channel on Monday presented an account of how and why the former president fled Syria. “First, my departure from Syria was neither planned nor did it occur during the final hours…
Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, witnessed the conclusion of the Police Championship for Specialized Teams in its eighth edition…
Policemen stand guard as a health worker administers polio drops to a child during a vaccination campaign against the crippling disease in Karachi. — AFP/FileUnknown gunmen open fire at polio team in Karak.Shooting martyrs policeman, injures one polio worker.Suspects gundown another polio worker in Bannu.PESHAWAR: The first day of the nationwide anti-polio campaign was marred by violence after unknown gunmen opened fire at polio workers killing two in separate attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday.A policeman, providing security to a polio vaccination team, was martyred in the Shakar Khel area of Banda Daud Shah tehsil in Karak after being shot…
India´s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and Sri Lanka´s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake shake hands before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on December 16, 2024. — AFP NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India on Monday during his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Leaders of the island nation typically make their first visit to regional powerhouse India, which competes with China for influence in the Indian Ocean. Leftist Dissanayake, who came to power in September on a pledge to fight…