Khaleej Times - April 08, 2025

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April 08, 2025

Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China, totalling 104%

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened huge additional tariffs on imports from China if Beijing did not withdraw its retaliation plans, adding that Washington would begin talks with other countries that want negotiations.

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BLACK MONDAY

Trillions vanish as global economy teeters on a precipice after China slaps 34% levy on all US goods

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Gulf markets suffer double whammy

Stock markets across the Middle East, including the UAE, cratered on Monday, reeling from the dual blows of aggressive US tariffs and a precipitous drop in oil prices in a dramatic unravelling dubbed a \"regional bloodbath\".

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2-yr-old dies after drowning in water bucket in RAK

A two-year-old child tragically lost his life last Friday at his family's home in the Ruwais neighborhood in old Ras Al Khaimah, after drowning in a bucket filled with water.

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New licensing system to help varsities launch courses faster

UAE's newly launched fast-track licensing and accreditation process — which has cut down approval time from several months to just a week — will help expedite the roll-out of new academic programmes, said officials from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

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'Gen Z give preference to remote work over higher salaries, want work-life balance'

A recent survey by an online CV-maker company has revealed an intriguing shift in employment preferences, particularly among Gen Z. In the UK, about 55 per cent of Gen Z respondents said they would ac-

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Ministry warns public about surge in job scams on social media

Conduct thorough research on potential employers, look beyond enticing job descriptions: Experts

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Hot air balloon incident: Police deny reports of deaths as video goes viral

A hot air balloon incident in Dubai last month caused injuries to some passengers, Khaleej Times can confirm.

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UAE set to become $8B pharma market

The UAE’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing robust growth, with the market valued at $4.15 billion and projected to double by 2033.

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Hamdan begins his India visit today

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai will begin his official visit to India today, the Dubai Media Office said on Monday.

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7 out of 10 residents want to retire in the UAE, but do they have the funds to do so?

Survey shows most believe Dh5 million in savings is enough, 'highlighting a critical gap in retirement planning'

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Local production of medicines, vaccines key to addressing pandemic challenges: WHO

Expanding local production of health products is key to achieving health equity and pandemic preparedness, said World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday.

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India may tolerate weaker rupee if tariffs spur yuan fall

India's central bank could tolerate a sharp depreciation of the rupee if China faces the yuan weakento cushion the impact of U.S. tariffs, multiple sources aware of the central bank's thinking said.

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Starmer vows to 'shelter business from the storm'

UK leader Keir Starmer vowed Monday to \"shelter British business from the storm\" of global economic disruption as he loosened electric vehicle targets for carmakers impacted by US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Remittance boom: UAE leads GCC as India hits record $129.4B in 2024

GCC-wide remittance outflows dipped slightly by 0.4% in 2023 to $131.5 billion, reflecting post-Covid adjustments and policy shifts

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UAE: A safe haven amid current global economic turbulence

In an era marked by escalating global trade tensions and economic uncertainty, the UAE stands out as a beacon of stability and opportunity.

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Pakistan national flag carrier returns to profit after 21 yrs

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has emerged from the financial turbulence and is all set to record its first ever net profit in over two decades, Khaleej Times learns.

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India's Adani opens giant Lanka container terminal

The launch of the facility comes a day after Indian PM Modi concluded a state visit to Sri Lanka

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Trillions vanish as global trade war intensifies

Tech titans bore the brunt: Alibaba and JD.com plummeted 17 per cent and 14 per cent, respectively, while Japan’s SoftBank and Sony lost 11 per cent and nine percent. European defence giant Rheinmetall dissolved 21 per cent but recovered some of the losses to close at down 2.51, and banks wilted under the pressure.

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Gulf markets suffer double whammy on Trump's tariff

The US imposed 10 % tariffs on GCC states — the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar — while Iraq faced 39% and Syria 41%.

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Trump's tariff 'medicine' injects turmoil into global markets

US President Donald Trump warned foreign governments they would have to pay 'a lot of money' to lift sweeping tariffs, characterising the duties as 'medicine' and triggering further carnage across global financial markets on Monday.

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Oil prices crash amid trade war escalation, recession fears

Oil prices plummeted over 3.0 per cent on Monday, extending a steep decline from last week, as intensifying trade tensions be-tween the US and China fuelled fears of a global recession and weakened demand for crude.

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Got weird? Milk is headed for its strangest year yet

By the end of the 20th century, it seemed like cow's milk was over, along with scrunchies and network television. Soy and nut milks had moved from health-food shelves to the supermarket to Starbucks, and oat milk was waiting in the wings to take over the nation's lattes.

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Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown: Sources

Turkey scoped out at least three air bases in Syria where it could deploy forces as part of a planned joint defence pact before Israel hit the sites with air strikes this week, four people familiar with the matter said.

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Journo killed in Gaza as Israel targets his colleague

A Palestinian journalist was killed on Monday and nine others were wounded, some critically, when an Israeli air strike hit a tent used by local media in southern Gaza, medics and the local journalists’ union said.

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Germany urges probe into ‘shocking’ accusations on aid worker deaths

Germany on Monday called for an urgent investigation into “shocking” accusations that Israeli forces knowingly fired on a convoy of ambulances in Gaza that killed 15 aid workers in Gaza on April 23.

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Sara Duterte back in Philippines after month with detained dad

Impeached Philippine Vice Pres-ident Sara Duterte has returned home after nearly a month at her father’s side as The Hague, where he is facing a charge of crimes against humanity, her communications team said Monday.

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Thousands of Afghans depart Pakistan under repatriation pressure: Officials

Thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Pakistan in recent days, United Nations and Taliban officials said, as Islamabad ramped up pressure for them to return to their country of origin.

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Filipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism

Since he was 15, Junrey Longos has lived among lush mangrove forests and turquoise waters in Del Carmen, his hometown in the Philippines’ surfing capital on Siargao Island.

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Charles shrugs off health scare to begin Italy visit

King Charles III arrives in Italy on Monday for a four-day visit where he will become the first UK monarch to address Italy’s joint parliament, but will not meet Pope Francis due to the pontiff’s health issues.

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Battered by polls and tariffs, Germany's Merz seeks to regain political initiative

Germany's Friedrich Merz, sought to regain the political initiative, promising renewed action on competitiveness after a bruising week and that saw the far-right draw level in a poll with his conservatives for the first time.

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Brook named new England white-ball cricket captain

Harry Brook has been appointed as England’s new white-ball captain, with team chief Rob Key lauding his “excellent cricket brain”.

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Djokovic motivated again after Miami run but keeping expectations low

Novak Djokovic said reaching his first final of the 2025 season at the Miami Open helped him find the motivation to continue his quest for more titles as the 37-year-old bids to win his 100th ATP trophy during the clay season.

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Reverse swing delights IPL bowlers after BCCI lifts saliva ban

The return of saliva on the ball in the Indian Premier League is helping bowlers generate reverse swing, says Gujarat Titans' Mo-hammed Siraj among those reap-ing the benefits.

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UAE badminton stars win medals at Alpes International in France

Rising badminton stars Bharath Latheesh and Prakriti Bharath achieved podium finishes at the 1st FORZA Alpes International U19 2023 in France, the UAE Badminton Federation announced.

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RCB win last-over thriller to spoil Bumrah's return

Royal Challengers Bengaluru survived a batting blitz from Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya to win a thriller by 12 runs on Monday in the IPL and spoil Jasprit Bumrah’s return from an injury.

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Alcaraz says pressure to catch top-ranked Sinner 'killed' him

World number three Carlos Alcaraz said the pressure to reclaim the top ranking during the absence of the top-ranked Jannik Sinner had \"killed\" him and that he would approach the clay season without any expectations.

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What made Sir Alex Ferguson such a great manager

Since I started the column with KT we have had a lot of questions from readers - ranging from my time at Manchester United to the transfer to Arsenal. People also ask me about my time in Italy where I played for Inter Milan before joining the Premier League.

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Arsenal will go for it against Real Madrid, says Arteta

Arsenal have not made it past the Champions League semifinals since 2009, but manager Mikel Arteta wants his side to write their own history when they face Real Madrid for the first leg of their quarterfinal at the Emirates on Tuesday.

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Treble-chasing Inter face tough test against Bayern

Inter Milan are on an unlikely mission to repeat the treble as the Serie A champions travel to take on Bayern Munich, the team they beat to complete a historic Champions League triumph under Jose Mourinho 15 years ago.

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Madrid vulnerability evident ahead of Arsenal clash

Real Madrid’s attacking superstars need no introduction but behind them lies a soft, vulnerable underbelly which Arsenal aim to exploit on Tuesday in a Champions League quarterfinal first leg clash.

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Halle Berry is a fan of Chris Hemsworth 'for life'

Actress Halle Berry, while promoting her thriller Crime 101 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, opened up about working with Chris Hemsworth, saying she'll be \"a fan for the rest of her life\" after the Australian actor stood up for her on set.

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Timothee Chalamet on becoming a 'ping pong star'

Timothee Chalamet underwent intense training for his role in the upcoming film Marty Supreme, in which he plays real-life pingpong legend Marty Reisman, reported Variety.

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Kunal Kamra files petition against Mumbai Police report

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him by the Mumbai Police.

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Anupam Kher unveils first look of Tanvi The Great

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has revealed the first look of his much-anticipated directorial project, Tanvi The Great.

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Tahira Kashyap opens up about breast cancer relapse

Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, known for her directorial debut Sharmajee Ki Beti, has revealed that her breast cancer is back after seven years.

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The all-new Geely Starray is a cosmic crossover

The earliest known civilisations have shown great interest in celestial bodies. The Pyramids of Giza, for example, are said to be aligned with Orion's Belt. And we in the modern world have also shown reverence for these astronomical entities. The Japanese automaker Subaru exemplifies this with its logo, which features six stars representing the Pleiades cluster.

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Mariah Idrissi reflects on 10 years of changing fashion and what's next in Dubai

A decade after making headlines, the trailblazer returns to the spotlight- with a new mission and a fresh base in Dubai

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New art exhibition features Latin American female artists

A groundbreaking new exhibition celebrating the creative force of Latin American women in contemporary art is coming to Dubai.

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Andy Warhol's BMW M1 Art Car speeds into Dubai

The fusion of pop art and performance engineering is racing into the UAE as BMW Group Middle East announces an exclusive showcase of Andy Warhol's iconic BMW M1 Art Car at this year's edition of Art Dubai, running from April 16 to 20.

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