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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an additional tariff of 25 percent on the imports of certain advanced computing chips, which will become effective Thursday.

Somalia revokes all pacts with UAE amid diplomatic rifts2026-01-13
Somalia has terminated all existing agreements signed with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Tokyo stocks hit intraday record high amid growing election speculation2026-01-13
Tokyo stocks surged Tuesday morning to an intraday record high on growing speculation that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve the House of Representatives in late January for a snap election.

White House says Trump prefers diplomacy over Iran, but will not rule out military options2026-01-13
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday diplomacy remains the preferred approach for the United States to deal with Iran, though the Trump administration will not rule out military options if necessary.

Venezuela has its acting president, moving ahead with international relations: Rodriguez2026-01-13
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez said Monday that Venezuela has its own acting president and is moving ahead with its international relations, after U.S. President Donald Trump posted an image on social media calling himself "Acting President of Venezuela."

Rising death toll in Iran as gov't warns of "rioters," foreign meddling2026-01-12
Fatalities from two weeks of nationwide unrest in Iran climbed on Sunday as Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if Washington attacked Iranian targets under the excuse of "protecting" protesters.

Trump says Cuba should "make a deal, before it is too late"2026-01-12
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested Cuba should make a deal with Washington.

U.S. urges Americans to leave Venezuela "immediately" due to risks2026-01-11
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs on Saturday warned that as international flights have resumed, U.S. citizens in Venezuela "should leave the country immediately."

Iraq eyes global partnerships to boost energy development: PM2026-01-11
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani inaugurated here on Saturday the 11th Iraq Energy Exhibition and Conference, calling for expanded international cooperation to advance the country's energy development.

Venezuela's acting president holds phone talks with Brazil, Colombia, Spain2026-01-10
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Friday held phone talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Explainer: Why Trump wants Greenland, even by force2026-01-09
"We do need Greenland, absolutely." U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his long-standing fixation on the world's largest island days after an audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela -- one that ended with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife captured and taken to New York.

Venezuela's acting president says country is not "subjugated" after U.S. attack2026-01-09
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday that her country is not "subjugated" to the United States following last weekend's U.S. assault and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, insisting that Venezuela remains autonomous and independent despite the military operation.

U.S. Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers following Venezuela strike2026-01-09
The U.S. Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution aimed at limiting U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to take further military action against Venezuela.

U.S. quits 66 int'l organizations under Trump's order: White House2026-01-08
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a presidential memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations, the White House announced on X.

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Pakistan's textile and apparel exports to China demonstrated resilience during January–November 2025, supported by steady demand for core textile inputs and a gradual expansion of value-added categories.