SINGAPORE — China’s commerce ministry said on Wednesday it has asked the World Trade Organization to rule on Canada’s imposition of steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as well as steel and aluminum products. Following the lead of the United States and European Union, Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped…
Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance for those looking to enjoy the taste of fried foods without the added calories and guilt. With so many options available in the market, finding the right air fryer that fits your budget and needs can be overwhelming. To help you make an informed decision, we have…
By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke to his Israeli counterpart late on Tuesday, hours after Iran’s missile attack on Israel following Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, and said Washington was “well-postured” to defend its interests in the Middle East. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Earlier in the…
Apple is facing allegations of violating employees’ rights in the US. A labour board in the country has alleged that the Cupertino-based tech giant maintained a series of unlawful workplace rules to prevent its employees from unionising and advocating for better working conditions.According to a report by the news agency Reuters, a complaint issued by…
The first and only debate between the vice presidential nominees, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, was the first chance for Americans to hear both discuss the differences between their campaigns. It also showed the difference between Vance and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Unlike the debates between the former president and Vice…
A general view of Isfahan Refinery, one of the largest refineries in Iran and is considered as the first refinery in the country in terms of diversity of petroleum products in Isfahan, Iran on November 08, 2023. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil watchers are now seeing a genuine threat to crude supplies…
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, was forced to answer questions about his controversial travel to China and misstatements about those trips during Tuesday night’s debate. Walz has said he was in Hong Kong during the deadly Tiananmen Square protests in the spring of 1989. But Minnesota Public Radio and other…
In Washington DC, a significant meeting took place between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar from India and his US counterpart, Antony Blinken. This meeting was not just a diplomatic formality but a crucial step towards working together to address both regional and global challenges. As discussions unfolded in the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the US…
Taiwan shut offices, schools and financial markets ahead of the arrival of a weakening Typhoon Krathon, which is forecast to bring storm surges along the coast and torrential rain. The government in the key port city of Kaohsiung, right on the path of the eye of the storm, told people on Wednesday to stay at…
SHELDON, Iowa (KTIV) – Cell phones in the classroom have been a hot topic, nationwide. Last week, the Sheldon School District’s Board of Education took steps to tighten control over student cell phone use. Sheldon High School, in Sheldon, Iowa, already has a policy that restricts student cell phone during the school day. At Sheldon…