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President Donald Trump has signed an order authorizing tariffs, following through on his promise to impose significant taxes on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China.

World news: United States President Donald Trump, citing a threat from illegal immigration and drugs, had announced broad tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh's economic woes get deeper and deeper. The latest is US President Trump stopping all aid, a directive that hits Bangladesh directly. High inflation and joblessness and low growth, besides the bad state of its garment industry have hit Bangladesh hard. Inside South Asia gets you the darkening picture.

Nepal is using low-value plastics in road construction which is helping the country address dual problems simultaneously, the need for strong, durable roads and the management of plastic waste. Watch how a group of entrepreneurs are using this innovative idea of recycling plastic and paving roads in Nepal.

How do you get life-saving medical supplies to extremely remote areas within limited time? Find the answer in this video.

World, Business & Economy: Economists argue that Trump’s tariffs will worsen inflation, slow economic growth, and ultimately place the financial burden on American consumers.

World: It was the latest development in a series of suspected acts of sabotage that many officials believe form part of a Russian "hybrid war" against Western allies of Ukraine.

World: A statement from Sisi's office said he and Trump had extended mutual invitations for state visits during the call and stressed the importance of continued "coordination and cooperation".

China celebrates spring festival with confucian traditions

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have advanced south towards the city of Kumo after seizing Goma, the largest city in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The violence, according to the United Nations, has led to the deaths of at least 700 people in less than a week. This escalation of conflict highlights the growing instability in the region and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the DRC. Watch in for more details!

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Fastest ODI Hundreds on Indian soil ft Glenn Maxwell, Aiden Markram, Kevin O’Brien as the Champions Trophy approaches.

World | The United States (US) announced on Friday (Jan 31) to institute a new “annual media rotation programme” for its in-house press corps. The move will remove several major media outlets, such as The New York Times and NBC News.

US secretary of state to visit region amid concern over Trump threat to 'take back' canal and tensions over China.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

World: "This morning I ordered precision Military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia," Trump said on Truth Social.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

Entertainment | Hollywood: The Nicole Kidman starrer Babygirl has grossed 50 million dollars worldwide as it ends its box office run, making it one of the most successful films by A24 Films.

Science & technology Trending: Williams, in a video conference with classmates at Needham High School, said that she has been trying to remember what it's like to walk.