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As the United States and the UK face significant economic and security threats from China, the distinction between being an "enemy" and a national security threat becomes increasingly blurred. A recent case of accused Chinese spies highlights the complexity of these issues, with the UK Government seemingly more
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The global economy is undergoing significant transformations, marked by rising protectionism and uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook (WEO) suggests that growth prospects for major countries, including India, have marginally improved since the last update. However, the IMF cautions that protectionism can lead
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The global economy is characterized by uncertainty, with leaders of the two largest economies frequently threatening each other with trade barriers and tariffs. Amidst this backdrop, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report offers a cautious optimism about short-term growth prospects, but warns of
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Canadian Premiers Doug Ford, David Eby, Scott Moe, and Wab Kinew have started to criticize Prime Minister Carney's trade strategy in the face of punishing tariffs imposed by the US. The premiers have urged Ottawa to take a tougher stance against the US, with Ford calling for countertariffs
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As the trade dispute with the U.S. continues to wreak havoc on the economy, Victoria has managed to insulate itself to some extent due to its service-centric nature. However, international migration restrictions and tariffs on goods-producing industries are taking a toll on the city's economic growth. According
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China's foreign trade growth remained stable in the first three quarters of 2025, with total trade value reaching 33.61 trillion yuan, a 4 percent year-on-year increase. The country's exports and imports showed contrasting trends, with exports rising 7.1 percent year-on-year to 19.95 trillion
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Ontario Premier Ford's government is engaging in a high-stakes bid to sway American public opinion on the ongoing trade war. A $75-million advertising campaign, the latest in a series of multimillion-dollar initiatives targeting the U.S. market, will feature a 60-second TV ad utilizing a 1987 radio address
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.2 percent, warning against unrest due to changes in financial and trade policies. The IMF's October 2025 World Economic Outlook report indicates that the global economy is adjusting to a new policy landscape, with
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Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has emphasized the need for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to provide full support to help the country transition smoothly from its Least Developed Country (LDC) status. During a meeting with WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the 80th United Nations General
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The BRICS Foreign Ministers met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, condemning in the strongest terms the terrorism attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025. They reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism and urged a zero-tolerance policy, rejecting double standards in countering terrorism.
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India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has urged the BRICS nations to defend the multilateral trading system and adhere to international law in the face of rising protectionism and tariff volatility. This move is aimed at countering the United States' protectionist policies under the Trump administration. The BRICS
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India and China, despite recent efforts to improve their ties, have continued to demonstrate a quiet rivalry for influence in the developing world, as evidenced by their separate meetings with Global South countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week. Chinese Premier Li
