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Want to give negotiations a chance, says EU chief, announces 90-days hold on tariff countermeasures

Want to give negotiations a chance, says EU chief, announces 90-days hold on tariff countermeasures

Brussels, Apr 10 (UNI) The European Union will put on hold for 90 days its first countermeasures against President Donald Trump's tariffs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.
The bloc was due to launch counter-tariffs on US imports from next Tuesday in response to Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium.
"We want to give negotiations a chance," von der Leyen said on X.

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Bangladesh 'locks' National ID card of former PM Sheikh Hasina, nine family members

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Philippines' military drills with U S opposed by regional countries: Chinese FM spokesperson

21 Apr 2025 | 8:21 PM

Beijing, Apr 21 (UNI) The Philippines' decision to conduct the large-scale military drills with the United States has been detested and opposed by regional countries, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Monday.

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Pope Francis leaves behind unique legacy in Catholic world

21 Apr 2025 | 7:19 PM

Rome, Apr 21 (UNI) Pope Francis, who passed away aged 88 today, was one of the Vatican’s most unique figures, with his papacy being marked by several unusual aspects.

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Iran's FM to visit China for talks on ties, US negotiations

Iran's FM to visit China for talks on ties, US negotiations

21 Apr 2025 | 7:09 PM

Tehran, Apr 21 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to China on Tuesday, during which he will discuss Iran's ongoing indirect negotiations with Washington, as well as Iran-China ties, with Chinese officials, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Monday.

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Wild fire engulfs Poland's Biebrza National Park

21 Apr 2025 | 6:25 PM

Warsaw, Apr 21 (UNI) A major wildfire has engulfed approximately 400 hectares of Biebrza National Park in northeastern Poland, local authorities confirmed Monday morning.

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