Nigeria, Korea Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties
The Republic of Korea has reiterated its commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria, particularly in economic cooperation, security, and people-to-people exchanges. The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Kim Pankyu, said this at a news conference to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday. Pankyu said that since his assumption of office as Korea...
China Seeks Dialogue With US To Resolve Trade Tensions
China called for "dialogue" with Washington on Thursday In order to address the escalating trade tensions that have resulted in the two biggest economies in the world imposing a number of tariffs on each other's imports. “China has always advocated that China and the United States should adopt a positive and cooperative attitude towards differences and controversies in economic and...
Russia Drowns 77 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
Russia drowned 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, its defence ministry said Thursday, two days after Kyiv carried out its largest direct strike on Moscow during the three-year war. Thirty drones were intercepted and destroyed over the western Bryansk region bordering Ukraine while 25 more were downed over Kaluga, the ministry said in a statement. More drones were intercepted over the regions of...
Canada Vows To Respond To US Tariffs, Says Minister
On Tuesday, Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson stated that his country would respond shortly to any tariffs from the US, emphasizing that Canada was not seeking to escalate or provoke trade tensions between the two nations. Wilkinson said Canada was not interested in competing with the US while responding to White House comments that Canada was viewed as a competitor...
China Threatens Strong Response Over US Steel Tariffs
On Wednesday, China stated that it would take "all necessary measures" to safeguard its interests in response to the new 25 percent US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. “China has always believed that protectionism offers no way out and that there are no winners in trade wars and tariff wars,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said when asked about...
US Sets 25% Tariff On Imported Steel, Aluminum
As promised by the White House, the wide-ranging tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect "with no exceptions or exemptions" on Wednesday, despite international efforts to avoid them. President Donald Trump’s 25 percent duties on both metals will likely add to the cost of producing various goods, from home appliances to automobiles and cans used for drinks, threatening...
Canada To Hire 14,000 Construction Workers For 2025
The Canadian Immigration Department is allowing qualified temporary foreign workers to participate in apprenticeship programs without a study permit and is holding 6,000 spots for undocumented construction workers. At a March 7 press conference in Woodbridge, Ontario, Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated that, effective immediately, the government will “allow qualified foreign workers who register for apprentices to study without a...
Black Lives Matter Mural Removed From US Capital Amid Trump’s Pressure
A "Black Lives Matter" street mural that was put up during the height of the 2020 racial justice demonstrations in Washington was being taken down by workers Monday in response to pressure from President Donald Trump. Large, yellow lettering reading “Black Live Matter” has been painted on a roadway near the White House since June 2020, when protests broke out...
Ex-Philippine President Duterte Taken Into Custody Over Crimes Against Humanity
On Tuesday, police in Manila arrested former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in connection with his deadly war on drugs, as per a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. The 79-year-old faces a charge of “the crime against humanity of murder," according to the ICC, for a crackdown that rights groups estimate killed tens of thousands of mostly poor men,...
Ukraine To Present US With Russia Partial Ceasefire Deal
Ukraine will present the United States on Tuesday with a plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia, hoping to restore support from its key benefactor, which under President Donald Trump has demanded concessions to end the three-year war. The talks in Saudi Arabia come as Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine and Kyiv has hit back, including with an...
