Day: April 3, 2025
Samoa suffering energy crisis after weeks of power outages
Pacific country this week declared state of emergency over power cuts that have caused huge disruption to businesses and daily lifeSamoa is in the grip of an “energy crisis” prime minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa said this week, as she declared a state of…
‘Generational shift’: UK gyms busier than ever as gen Zers ditch pub for pilates
More health-conscious young people take total to 11.5m memberships, report finds, as experts cite social aspect alongside fitnessRecord numbers of Britons are going to the gym, as the desire of many gen Zers to socialise while getting fit instead of dr…
Doctors urge government to fight poverty after rise in patients with Victorian diseases
Survey finds vast majority of doctors are concerned at impact of health inequalities on their patientsDoctors have reported a rise in the number of patients with Victorian diseases such as scabies, as the Royal College of Physicians urged the governmen…
India Set For $100 Billion Startup IPO Surge By 2027
According to Bloomberg, India is set for a surge in tech startup IPOs valued at around $100 billion by 2027, with major players like Flipkart, PhonePe, and Oyo preparing to go public. From a report: A report from Indian investment bank The Rainmaker Gr…
Live: Trump deepens trade war with sweeping new global tariffs
Trump announced a base tariff of 10 per cent across all countries, with higher rates for dozens of trading partners including China and Japan.
IDF kills several terrorists in southern Syria, confiscates weapons – The Jerusalem Post
IDF kills several terrorists in southern Syria, confiscates weapons The Jerusalem PostIsrael launches air attacks on Syria’s Damascus and Hama Al JazeeraSyrian local government says 9 killed in Israeli bombardment overnight &…
The world reacts with caution to US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations
The reciprocal tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have initially been met with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war.
“Don’t Retaliate”: US Treasury Secretary Warns Against Tariff Retaliation
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday warned trading partners that any retaliation to the barrage of new tariffs from the White House would only result in further escalation.