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Indian Consulate in Melbourne Defaced; High Commission Seeks Swift Action from Australia
This is not the first time the Consulate building has been vandalized, according to The Australia Today. This has happened before in past years, usually when global tensions are high, with slogans spray-painted on the building.
Xi Urges EU-China Unity Against US 'Unilateral Bullying'
"There is no winner in a tariff war, and acting against the world will only lead to self-isolation," Xi said, ending his silence since Trump imposed a series of tariffs that shook global markets.
Xi Jinping Responds as China Slaps 125% Tariffs on US Goods Amid Trade Tensions
In a turn of events which may further strain global economic relations, China is imposing fresh tariffs on US products from April 12, putting the aggregate tariff rate at 125 percent. This follows United States President Donald Trump's initiation of duties up to 145 percent on imports from China.
US Revokes Legal Status of 118 Foreign Students at Texas Universities
The students were recently informed that either their visas were revoked or their immigration status was closed in SEVIS — the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System — as per The Texas Tribune, which was quoted by Xinhua news agency.
Tahawwur Rana Is Canadian, Not Pakistani: Pakistan Foreign Office Clarifies
At a weekly press briefing, Pakistan Foreign Office (PFO) spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan stated, “On the Tahawwur Rana issue, we have conveyed our position regarding his Canadian nationality. As far as our record indicates, he did not even apply for renewal for his Pakistani origin documents for the last two decades. I reiterate that position.”
Bangladesh Court Issues New Arrest Warrant Against 18, Including Ex-PM Hasina and Her Daughter
Dhaka Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain accepted a chargesheet submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and instructed authorities to furnish a progress report on the implementation of the warrants by May 5.
Israel Applauds Modi Govt Over Tahawwur Rana Extradition, Hails Efforts to Bring Terrorists to Justice
"It is heartening to learn of the extradition to India of one of the perpetrators of the horrific and ghastly terrorist attacks that occurred in Mumbai on 26th November 2008 which claimed the lives of over 170 innocent civilians, including Israelis," said Reuven Azar, Israel's Ambassador to India. "I would like to thank the Government of India for its determination in bringing the terrorists to justice."
Rana’s Extradition a Key Move Toward Justice for 26/11 Victims: US Statement
Rana, a native of Pakistan and a Canadian citizen, was surrendered to Indian officials on Wednesday to stand trial on 10 criminal counts related to his alleged role in the coordinated terrorist attacks. This confirmation came through a spokesperson for the US Department of Justice.
Zelensky Calls Russia's Involvement of China in Ukraine War 'Second Biggest Mistake'
Addressing journalists in Kyiv, Zelensky said, "This is the second mistake for Russia. The first was North Korea. They drag other nations into war. I think they are now dragging China into the war."
Trump Calls Xi Jinping 'World’s Smartest' Despite 125% Tariff, Hints at Possibility of ‘Very Good Deal’
Talking to the media at the White House, Trump said, "I think President Xi is a man who knows exactly what needs to be done. He's a very smart man. He loves his country. I know that for a fact. I know him very well."
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