Trump slaps 100% tariffs on medicine

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of steep new tariffs on medicines and other goods drew pushback from some allies yesterday, with the EU claiming immunity for its pharmaceutical industry under an earlier trade deal.
26 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Uproar over LA plan for $1 mn toilet

Officials last year approved a scheme to build a bathroom with two stalls at the entrance to the city's popular Runyon Canyon hiking trail at a cost of $960,000
26 September 2025, 14:13 PM

EU says it has 15% ceiling on US pharma tariffs

US President Donald Trump unveiled on Thursday a fresh round of tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100 per cent  duties on branded drugs, set to go into effect next week
26 September 2025, 09:12 AM

Sharif seeks US investment during talks with Trump

Pakistan PM, joined by army chief, seeks stronger economic ties as discussions also turn to ending Gaza conflict
26 September 2025, 07:52 AM

Trump signs order to advance $14b TikTok sale to US investors

Also announces a delay until Jan 20 in enforcing law that would otherwise ban the app
26 September 2025, 07:48 AM

World Cup games will be moved if host cities aren't 'safe': Trump

 Trump has a close working relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino
26 September 2025, 06:18 AM
26 September 2025, 03:43 AM

'Time to stop': Trump vows Israel will not annex West Bank

Gaza deal could happen pretty soon, he says
26 September 2025, 03:01 AM

US could lift sanctions against Turkey 'almost immediately'

Sanctions were imposed for Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defenses
25 September 2025, 16:49 PM

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal 'close' but needs to meet Israel

Netanyahu is due to arrive in the United States on Thursday
25 September 2025, 16:46 PM

Erdogan to seek deal with Trump on F-35s

Turkish President to visit White House after six years
25 September 2025, 13:03 PM

NCP leader Akhter Hossen files case in New York after egg attack

Says Awami League supporters targeted him at JFK Airport and later attempted to attack him at hotel
25 September 2025, 11:39 AM

One killed in shooting at US ICE facility

One person was killed and two wounded in a shooting yesterday at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in the US city of Dallas, officials said.
24 September 2025, 20:34 PM

Trump promises he won’t let Israel annex West Bank

Mentioned in a white paper outlining Trump administration’s plan to end the Gaza war
24 September 2025, 15:50 PM

US doctor shortage may worsen as Trump raises H-1B visa fees

The US Department of Homeland Security is reviewing policy changes that would increase the cost of applying for H-1B visas to as much as $100,000 from the current top of $4,500
24 September 2025, 12:43 PM

Trump at UN: Bluster over balance

For his part, Trump did not disappoint
24 September 2025, 12:16 PM

Who stopped the escalator? Likely Trump's videographer, says UN

The UN says it has solved mystery of why an escalator stopped after Trump stepped onto it
24 September 2025, 05:33 AM

New York's finance sector faces risks from Trump visa crackdown

More than 9,000 people work at the investment bank's New York head office
24 September 2025, 05:10 AM

Escalatorgate: White House urges probe into Trump UN malfunctions

Says an investigation has been launched into whether the moving stairway was stopped on purpose to humiliate Trump
24 September 2025, 04:09 AM

Trump lashes out as suspended TV host Kimmel returns to air

Kimmel's show returns Tuesday night after a week-long hiatus following government pressure on broadcasters
24 September 2025, 04:07 AM