Month: May 2025

[ad_1] US announces trade deal with China The US on Sunday announced that it had struck a trade deal with China after two days of negotiation facilitated by the Swiss government in Geneva. The details of the deals have not been announced yet.The weekend talks marked a significant step toward thawing US-China trade relations as ahead of the talks, President Trump indicated that he was willing to lower the tariff rate on China to 80 per cent from the current 145 per cent, saying in a post to social media that it was “up to Scott B.,” referring to Bessent."I'm happy to report that we made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks. First, I want to thank our Swiss host. The Swiss government has been very kind in providing us this wonderful […]

[ad_1] It appears to be Tough-Tough time for Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canada, a global economic powerhouse known for its vast natural resources and high living standards, added a mere 7,400 jobs in April 2025, while the unemployment rate surged to 6.9%, the highest since November 2023. This lackluster performance in one of the world’s richest nations has sparked concerns about economic stagnation, with U.S.tariffs on key Canadian exports like steel, aluminum, and automobiles cited as a major culprit. The weak job numbers, coupled with a growing labor force, signal mounting challenges for Canada’s economic resilience amid escalating trade tensions.30,000-plus job cuts in one month, unemployment at one of the highestAccording to Statistics Canada, approximately 1.6 million Canadians are now unemployed, with the labor market showing significant strain. The 7,400 net jobs added in April pale in comparison […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted coordinated precision strikes on at least four Pakistani airbases on May 10, with satellite imagery confirming significant damage to infrastructure and ground assets. As per sources, the attacks were carried out using advanced air-launched cruise missiles (ALCMs), likely the BrahMos.Imagery released by Indian space analytics firm KawaSpace confirms a direct hit on a hangar at Pakistan Air Force’s Bholari Airbase. Debris and structural damage were visible, with the strike's proximity to the runway suggesting that the targeted hangar may have had a quick reaction alert (QRA) role.At Shahbaz Airbase in Jacobabad, another precision strike reportedly hit a hangar on the main apron. KawaSpace imagery also suggests possible secondary damage to the air traffic control (ATC) building at the site.Sargodha Airbase was also struck, though the extent of damage has not been […]

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye for direct peace talks.Zelenskyy expressed hope that a proposed ceasefire beginning Monday could finally bring an end to the bloodshed in the Ukraine–Russia conflict, which has now lasted almost three years.“I will be waiting for Putin,” Zelenskyy said, reports the Associated Press. The Ukrainian president reaffirmed his country's commitment to negotiations, provided that hostilities come to a full stop.The announcement followed a weekend of fast-moving diplomatic developments, including a proposal from Putin to restart direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions.” However, Russian shelling continued in Ukraine’s Sumy and Kherson regions over the weekend, killing several civilians and casting doubt on Moscow’s intentions.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump welcomed the development, calling it a “potentially great day for […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has stirred discussion by backing Virat Kohli to lead India in the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Taking to social media platform X, Vaughan posted, "If I was India I would give the captaincy to Virat for the Test series in England .. Shubman Gill can be his VC for the tour .."Kohli, who stepped down from Test captaincy during the South Africa tour in 2021–22, has remained a central figure in India’s Test setup, even as he has refrained from leadership duties.According to a recent TimesofIndia.com report, the veteran batter has expressed a desire to retire from Test cricket and has communicated the same to the BCCI, raising questions about his long-term future in the format.India's probable Test […]