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As the Vatican prepares for the conclave to elect the next pope, security measures are being intensified around the Sistine Chapel, which will host the event on Wednesday. Approximately 133 cardinals under 80 will gather in the chapel, renowned for Michelangelo's frescoes, to cast their votes. A newly installed elevated floor conceals a variety of security features, including potential jamming devices and signal-blocking tiles. The Vatican has deactivated cellphone towers within its walls to prevent eavesdropping, with a chimney erected to signal the election outcome via black or white smoke. Cardinals will reside in the Santa Marta residence, which has undergone electronic sweeps, and will be escorted by Vatican gendarmes during their movements. All aides have pledged secrecy, with severe consequences for breaches, ensuring that the deliberations remain confidential until the new pope is announced. 
Published: May 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that India will eliminate its tariffs on imports from the United States, stating that the reduction will bring tariffs "to nothing." Although Trump did not specify which goods or sectors would be affected, he emphasized that India has one of the highest tariff rates globally and that the US would not tolerate such measures. The announcement comes amid ongoing trade negotiations between the US and India, which had previously stalled during President Joe Biden's administration following a near-agreement during Trump's first term in 2019. Currently, US imports from India are subject to a 10 percent tariff, reduced from a previous 26 percent. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the US is in discussions with 17 of its 18 major trading partners, with expectations that deals, including one with India, will be announced soon.
Published: May 06 2025, 11 pmeznews.inUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated a significant milestone in their nations' relations during a recent phone call, marking the completion of a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Starmer described the deal as the largest the UK has secured since leaving the EU, while Modi emphasized its potential to enhance their strategic partnership. The multi-billion-pound agreement, which reduces tariffs on 90% of goods, is projected to contribute £4.8 billion annually to the UK economy by 2040. Both leaders expressed optimism that the FTA would improve living standards and foster deeper ties between the two countries. The agreement, finalized after three years of negotiations, will provide comprehensive market access for Indian products, with India benefiting from tariff eliminations on nearly all trade categories. Modi hailed the deal as a catalyst for trade, investment, and job creation in both economies.
Published: May 07 2025, 12 ameznews.inEmma Dimery, a Minnesota woman diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at just 23, has achieved a remarkable recovery after nearly a decade of unsuccessful treatments. Initially diagnosed in 2013 with tumours the size of a softball and golf ball, Dimery endured extensive chemotherapy and immunotherapy, which left her feeling out of options. In late 2022, she enrolled in a groundbreaking clinical trial at the University of Minnesota, led by Dr Emil Lou, which utilized experimental genetic therapy employing CRISPR gene editing to target the cancer at a cellular level. Remarkably, just two months after completing the trial, Dimery received the life-changing news that she was cancer-free, with no evidence of the disease remaining. Now, two years post-trial, she reports feeling "really well," crediting the innovative treatment for transforming her outlook on cancer.
Published: May 06 2025, 10 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump held his first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, addressing contentious issues stemming from Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods. The meeting began amicably, but the topic of Trump's suggestion to make Canada the 51st US state quickly surfaced, with Carney firmly rejecting the notion. Trump, while expressing a desire for a strong friendship, reiterated his belief that the US could thrive without Canadian products, citing a perceived $200 billion annual subsidy to Canada. This meeting comes as Carney, who recently took over leadership of the Liberal Party, aims to redefine Canada's economic and security relationship with the US. Amidst ongoing trade tensions, the US Commerce Department reported a narrowing of Canada's goods trade surplus with the US, coinciding with the implementation of Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automotive imports.
Published: May 06 2025, 10 pmeznews.inSeven Pakistani paramilitary troops were killed and five others wounded in a homemade bomb attack on their convoy in Balochistan province on Tuesday, according to local officials. The Pakistani military attributed the attack to "terrorists" from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), who targeted the vehicle near Mach in Kachhi district as it was en route to a security operation. The injured were airlifted to a military hospital in Quetta. Violence in Balochistan, which shares borders with Afghanistan and Iran, has escalated in recent years, driven by militant separatist groups' grievances over the exploitation of the region's resources. Since the beginning of the year, over 200 individuals, primarily security personnel, have been killed in attacks across Balochistan and neighboring Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the latest incident, which occurred in an area frequently targeted by separatists.
Published: May 06 2025, 8 pmeznews.inGerman conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday after a surprising initial defeat in the first voting round. This marked a historic first for post-war Germany, casting a shadow over Merz's ambitions to stimulate economic growth amid global uncertainties. His CDU/CSU alliance, which won the February federal elections, formed a coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats, outlining plans to boost the economy through corporate tax reductions and lower energy prices, alongside commitments to support Ukraine and increase military spending. At 69, Merz steps into his first government role, having previously served as a European lawmaker since 1989. His cabinet will see only one minister from the previous government, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, retained, with the rest being new appointments, many drawn from the private sector, signaling a fresh approach to governance.
Published: May 06 2025, 8 pmeznews.inIndia and the UK have finalised a landmark free trade agreement, marking the UK's largest post-Brexit trade deal and India's first outside Asia and Australia. This historic pact, which aims to boost bilateral trade by $34 billion by 2040, comes after years of negotiations that gained momentum amid global tariff pressures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the agreement as a catalyst for economic growth and job creation, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as a new era for trade. The deal will significantly reduce tariffs on a range of products, including whiskey, automobiles, and textiles, with India agreeing to cut levies on 90% of British goods. Despite previous hurdles in negotiations, including political instability in both nations, the agreement is poised to benefit various sectors, including food processing, cosmetics, and engineering goods, while enhancing market access for UK firms in India.
Published: May 06 2025, 9 pmeznews.inFormer Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia returned to Dhaka on a special flight from Qatar after receiving medical treatment in the UK. Accompanied by her daughters-in-law, Zia was greeted by senior BNP leaders at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. At 79, she has served as prime minister twice but was imprisoned for corruption in 2018 under her rival Sheikh Hasina's government. Following a recent political upheaval, a caretaker government led by Muhammad Yunus is now in charge, with elections anticipated next year. Zia's return has galvanized BNP supporters, heightening pressure on the interim government to set an election date. Her son, Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, currently leads the party from abroad and has called for swift elections, warning against potential authoritarianism if democratic processes are undermined. Critics accuse Yunus of delaying elections while appeasing Islamist factions.
Published: May 06 2025, 6 pmeznews.inIn the wake of a devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 civilian lives, India has initiated a series of stringent measures against Pakistan, which it accuses of supporting cross-border terrorism. New Delhi has vowed to "hunt down" those responsible, hinting at potential military action. Among the key actions taken, India has suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a significant diplomatic move reflecting deep frustration with Islamabad's policies. Both nations have also closed their borders, airspace, and ended all forms of visa exchanges, including medical visas, while India expelled several Pakistani diplomats. Trade ties have been severed, and India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels and social media accounts of notable personalities. As tensions escalate, Pakistan has responded with reciprocal measures, including suspending all trade and declaring bilateral agreements with India void, raising concerns about regional stability.
Published: May 06 2025, 6 pm
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