July 11, 2025

ASEAN Urges Immediate Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza

Kuala lumpur: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged population of the Strip. In a joint statement following their meeting in th…

Major US Stock Indexes End Higher Reflecting Investor Optimism

Doha: The main indices on Wall Street closed higher Thursday, reflecting investor optimism across the U.S. stock market. The Standard and Poor’s 500 index rose by 16.44 points, or 0.26 percent, to close at 6,279.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index also edg…

Trump Announces New 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada, effective August 1, in response to Ottawa’s recent tariffs on American products. The announcement came via an official letter addressed to Canadia…