Trump threatened a 25% tariff of countries doing business with Iran earlier this year, in a post to Truth Social.
On 12 January, he wrote: “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America.” At the time, no further detail was provided on how the tariffs would work in practice. The White House... Read More
UN: 4.5 million girls at risk of genital mutilation in 2026
Many of the girls at risk of FGM are under the age of 5, the UN says. Around 230 million women and girls around the world are survivors of the practice. The UN said ‘every dollar invested in ending FGM yields a tenfold return’ [FILE: January 2018]Image: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty ImagesAdvertisement An estimated 4.5 million girls... Read More
Toyota names Kon Kenta as new CEO Toyota Motor has named a new chief executive. Operating Officer Kon Kenta will be the new president and CEO with effect from April 1-
Japan’s largest automaker announced the appointment on Friday as part of changes to its executive structure. Current CEO Sato Koji will become vice chairman and also take on the newly established role of chief industry officer. Sato took the helm three years ago from current Chairman Toyoda Akio. The company says the change in roles... Read More
US announces new Iran oil sanctions moments after concluding talks –
The US on Friday announced new sanctions to curb Iran’s oil exports, including targeting 14 vessels, moments after the adversaries wrapped up a day of indirect talks in Oman. State Department Spokesman Tommy Pigott said Iran uses oil revenue to “fund destabilizing activities around the world and step up its repression inside Iran.President Donald Trump... Read More
Norway crown princess apologizes to royals for Epstein ties-
Mette-Marit’s relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein comes as her son faces trial for rape and assault. The Epstein scandal is also affecting high-profile politicians in other European countries. Norway’s crown princess Mette-Marit has apologized to everyone she has “disappointed” over her ties to the late billionaire and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a... Read More
Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town .
Two suspected Chinese spies, accused of using a sleepy village in south-western France to gather information, have been arrested. Residents of Camblanes-et-Meynac, about 15 miles (9km) from Bordeaux, grew suspicious when – after letting a house through rentals giant Airbnb – the Chinese pair erected a large parabolic antenna in the garden. The dish was... Read More
Officers collect blue box as they re-enter Mandelson’s home.
Two people thought to be police officers have left Peter Mandelson’s house to collect items from their car.Mandelson’s homes searched by police. Police are searching two addresses as part of their investigation into Lord Mandelson. Dep Ass Commissioner Hayley Sewart, of the Metropolitan Police, said: “I can confirm that officers from the Met’s Central Specialist... Read More
A Russian general was shot in an apartment building in Moscow-
On Friday morning and rushed to hospital, officials said, in the latest apparent assassination attempt of a top Russian military figure. Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said “an unidentified individual fired several shots” at Vladimir Alekseyev, a general who has a senior role in Russia’s general staff, before fleeing the scene. “The victim... Read More
UPdate:Suicide blast at Islamabad imambargah during Friday prayer killed 31, injures169
Pakistani rescuers and witnesses say a massive bomb has ripped through a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad, killing at least 31 people and wounding dozens of worshippers A bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts kills at least 36 and wounds dozens February 6, 2026 at 5:25 a.m. EST Former... Read More
Pakistan: Basant returns to Lahore after over two decades as kites rise again under strict curbs – Maryum Nawaz, the progressive Chief Minister of Punjab, deserves a lot of praise-
Excitement built steadily as there was cautious curiosity on February 1and unrestrained enthusiasm followed once people realised the revival was real. Meanwhile, Liberty Chowk emerged as the symbolic centre of festivities, transformed into a civic celebration space adorned with giant kites and lights. Families, young couples and groups of friends gathered to participate. Enthusiasts say... Read More