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Canadian PM Trudeau promises ‘forceful’ response to potential Trump tariffs.

ION correspondentFebruary 2, 2025February 2, 2025

In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that his country is ready to deliver a “purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate” response if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on...

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US President Donald Trump Imposes Aggressive Tariffs on China, Canada & Mexico. White House statement.

ION correspondentFebruary 1, 2025February 1, 2025

The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will be slapping aggressive tariffs on major US trading partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico, from today. White House press...

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Washington DC Plane Crash. At least 28 bodies recovered from Potomac River.

ION correspondentJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

January 30, 2025 7:54 PM. In the US, at least 28 bodies have been recovered from the freezing-cold Potomac River in Washington DC following a mid-air collision between an...

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Australian bushfire prompts evacuation order.

ION correspondentJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Authorities in southeast Australia have ordered communities to evacuate as bushfires in western Melbourne, the capital city of Australia’s state of Victoria, continue to spread. Victorian emergency services today...

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Bangladesh. 77th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi observed.

ION correspondentJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

The 77th anniversary of the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi was observed at Noakhali Gandhi Ashram, Bangladesh on Thursday, 30 January. The day started with morning prayer and the guests...

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20 killed in plane crash in South Sudan.

ION correspondentJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

A small aircraft carrying oil workers in South Sudan’s Unity State today crashed killing 20 people. An official said, the plane crashed at the Unity oilfield airport this morning...

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Trump administration offers millions of federal workers buyouts through a deferred resignation programme.

ION correspondentJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

January 29, 2025 11:22 AM. In the US, the Trump administration is offering millions of federal workers the chance to accept buyouts through a “deferred resignation” program if they...

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US President Invites PM Netanyahu to white house for peace talks.

ION correspondentJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

January 29, 2025 1:25 PM. US President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting in the White House next week. Mr Netanyahu said in...

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US President Trump announces Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok.

ION correspondentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

US President Donald Trump yesterday announced that Microsoft is in talks to acquire the popular video-sharing app TikTok. He expressed his desire for a bidding war over the sale...

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EAM Jaishankar Emphasizes Strengthening India Middle East Ties at Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi.

ION correspondentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasised the growing importance of India-Middle East relations during the inaugural Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi. Highlighting a decade-long surge in trade, connectivity,...