Trump delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month

IANS | March 7, 2025 7:11 AM

Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signed executive actions that delay for nearly one month tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada that are covered by the USMCA free trade treaty, a significant walkback of the administration's signature economic plan that has rattled markets, businesses and consumers.

Syria's interim FM pays landmark visit to chemical weapons watchdog

IANS | March 6, 2025 9:27 PM

Damascus, March 6 (IANS) Syria's interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani on Thursday wrapped up a 24-hour diplomatic visit to the Netherlands, including a historic stop at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague.

US likely to bar entry of Pakistanis, impose complete travel ban soon

Hamza Ameer | March 6, 2025 5:21 PM

Islamabad, March 6 (IANS) Pakistan, along with Afghanistan, is likely to feature on top of the list of countries that are expected to face new travel restrictions - including a complete ban on citizens of these countries from entering the United States - in the new travel ban plan being prepared by the Donald Trump administration.