Trump cuts tariffs 18%, India will halt Russian oil
The United States will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% under a new trade deal, and India agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
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Deadly attacks in Balochistan leave over 120 dead
According to The Guardian, Pakistan’s military said attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan province yesterday killed 33 people, including civilians, while security forces killed 92 attackers in response.
Australia allocates $5 million to support Afghan women
The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a $5 million allocation from the Australian government to support women and girls in Afghanistan.
Myanmar earthquake toll climbs over 1000
MONITORING (SW) – The death toll from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has climbed to 1,002, state-run MRTV said on Saturday as the international aid
Pakistan urged to withdraw ‘illegal foreigners’ repatriation plan targeting Afghans
As the returns and deportations of Afghans decreased significantly in March, mainly due to the border closure, Amnesty International has called on Pakistan to withdraw the opaque ‘illegal foreigners’ repatriation plan targeting Afghan refugees.
Hundreds in Gaza join protests against Hamas, call for an end to the war
Hundreds of Palestinians have joined protests in northern Gaza, shouting anti-Hamas slogans and calling for an end to the war with Israel, in what has been described as the largest protest against the militant group inside the territory since the 7 October attacks.
Russia and Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; US seeks easing of sanctions
The United States reached separate deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to pause their attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.
Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza truce as Israeli strikes kill 65
Egypt has floated a new proposal aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, security sources told Reuters on Monday, as Palestinian health authorities said Israeli strikes had killed at least 65 people in the enclave in the previous 24 hours.
Fire at Heathrow disrupts flight schedules around the world
MONITORING (SW) – Britain’s Heathrow Airport said it would be closed all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out
Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets, rejects full ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure targets in Ukraine for 30 days after a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan prolonged for another year
The United Nations Security Council on Monday, unanimously approved a resolution to extend the mission of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year.
UN Security Council to vote on extension of UNAMA mandate in Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution regarding the extension of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) mandate in the country.
