Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs
Walmart on Thursday reported another solid quarter behind sales gains in the United States, but warned of higher prices and continued uncertainty over president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs...
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US deportations raise serious concerns: UN
The United Nations voiced alarm on Tuesday at the large numbers of non-nationals being deported from the United States, in particular the hundreds sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador.
Saudis invest big in US weapons, AI
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday promised billions of dollars in deals with the United States from defence to artificial intelligence as it threw a lavish welcome for president Donald Trump on the first state visit of his second term.
US approves $1.4 billion weapons sale to UAE
United States officials said Monday the State Department has authorised the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates, ahead of president Donald Trump鈥檚 visit this week...
RMG exports to major markets rise
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exports to its major markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, witnessed a considerable growth in the 10 months (July-April) of the current financial year 2024-25...
US, China agree to slash tariffs
The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn...
US seeks reciprocal tariff plan from Bangladesh
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has asked Bangladesh to submit a written set of offers demonstrating its commitment to reducing tariffs on American goods...
Iran, US hold fresh nuclear talks
Iran and the United States kicked off the fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman Sunday amid a standoff over uranium enrichment, with Tehran calling it 鈥榥on-negotiable鈥�, while Washington has described it as a 鈥榬ed line鈥�.
China can play hardball at looming trade talks with US: analysts
A formidable set of cards that includes granting access to its vast market and an ability to withstand economic pain will allow Beijing to play hardball in upcoming trade talks with the United States in Geneva, analysts say.
RMG exports from Bangladesh to US soar by 26.66pc in Jan-Mar
The country鈥檚 readymade garment exports to the United States, Bangladesh鈥檚 single largest export destination, witnessed a growth of 26.66 per cent in January-March period of 2025 to $2.22 billion, amid fears of tariffs imposed by the US.
Prevost becomes first US pope as Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics...
US slams Russia for 鈥榗ynically鈥� protecting N Korea
The United States on Wednesday denounced Russia for 鈥榗ynically obstructing鈥� the monitoring of North Korea鈥檚 compliance with UN sanctions, saying Moscow was trying to dodge criticism for using Pyongyang鈥檚 weapons in its war with Ukraine.
Air quality monitoring crisis may deepen: CREA
The pausing of a United States-funded air quality monitoring programme has weakened access to critical AQ data in 44 countries, including Bangladesh, according to an article by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, a Finland-based think tank...
Netanyahu dragging US into disaster in region: Iran
Iran鈥檚 foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday accused Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to drag the United States into 鈥榙isaster鈥� in the Middle East, warning against any attempt to attack Iran.
Iran defends uranium enrichment
Iran defended on Saturday its 鈥榬ight鈥� to enrich uranium despite growing Western concern that Tehran may be seeking nuclear weapons and as talks with the United States were delayed...
Anxiety, pride as Harvard digs in for Trump 鈥榖litzkrieg鈥�
Harvard students weave through tree-lined streets and redbrick campus buildings, but beneath the veneer of daily life fear has taken root: the most prestigious university in the United States is bracing for an 鈥榓ssault鈥� by president Donald Trump...
United States approves $3.5 bn missile sale to Saudi Arabia
The United States on Friday approved a $3.5 billion sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia, ahead of a visit to the kingdom by president Donald Trump...
Iran says next round of nuclear talks with US 鈥榩ostponed鈥�
Iran said on Thursday that the next round of nuclear talks with the United States has been postponed, after mediator Oman cited 鈥榣ogistical reasons鈥� for the delay...
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.
Mark Carney wins Canada election
Prime minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to beat the United States in Donald Trump鈥檚 trade war after winning Canada鈥檚 election and leading his Liberal Party to another term in power...
Iran, US hold 3rd nuclear talks
The United States and Iran were expected to start haggling over details of a potential nuclear deal in Oman Saturday as they held their third round of talks in as many weeks.
US to lead Iran attack if no nuclear deal
President Donald Trump said the United States will 鈥榣ead the pack鈥� in attacking Iran if talks over Tehran鈥檚 nuclear programme do not result in a new deal, according to a Time Magazine interview.
US TARIFFS ON BANGLADESH: A call to action
THE United States has introduced a 37 per cent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports as part of a broader trade policy shift, significantly affecting the country鈥檚 apparel industry, which accounts for 80 per cent of Bangladesh鈥檚 export revenue.
Zelensky says Russia putting pressure on US with Kyiv strike
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russia鈥檚 large-scale missile attack on Kyiv, the deadliest strike on the Ukrainian capital in months, was designed to put 鈥榩ressure鈥� on the United States...
WHO announces major overhaul, layoffs amid US funding cuts
The World Health Organisation chief acknowledged Tuesday that United States funding cuts had left the UN agency with a huge budget gap, forcing it to slash operations and lay off staff...
China slams countries聽 securing US trade deals
China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing鈥檚 expense, vowing countermeasures against those who 鈥榓ppease鈥� Washington in the blistering tariff war as its neighbours rush to secure favourable terms from the White House...
DHL to stop shipments worth over $800 to US consumers
Global shipping giant DHL will 鈥榯emporarily鈥� suspend the shipping of parcels worth more than $800 from businesses to individuals in the United States as of Monday, the company said, citing delays in US customs clearances...
US, Iran report progress in nuclear talks, will meet again
The United States and Iran made progress in a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran鈥檚 nuclear programme on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week, both sides said.
Indian media reports on US travel advisory for Bangladesh misleading: CA press wing
The reports of certain Indian media over the United States鈥� State Department鈥檚 travel advisory for Bangladesh are misleading, chief adviser鈥檚 press wing said...
Another round of anti-Trump protests hits US cities
Thousands of protesters rallied Saturday in New York, Washington and other cities across the United States for a second major round of demonstrations against Donald Trump and his hard-line policies.
