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Trump orders an increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50 percent

Washington Post Trump said he wanted to increase steel and aluminum tariffs by an additional 25 percent specifically on Canada, in addition to the already planned 25 percent tariffs slated to go into effect for all steel and aluminum imports, in a Truth Social post Tuesday. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/11/trump-steel-tariffs-canada/

Russia’s Budget Deficit Grows to 1.3% of GDP in January-February

Moscow Times The Finance Ministry attributed a sharp rise in spending to early contract payments, which accelerated in January before slowing down last month. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/11/russias-budget-deficit-grows-to-13-of-gdp-in-january-february-a88320

Ukraine’s Air Force has admits it has nothing to counter Russia’s Su-35s

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ignat emphasized that confronting the Su-35 requires a comprehensive strategy, which includes the deployment of ground-based air defense systems and electronic warfare capabilities https://tass.com/world/1926071

Opposition MKs file over 70,000 reservations in attempt to delay judicial reform bill

Jerusalem Post The exact number of reservations, 71,023, which can be construed October 7, 2023, is intended “to illustrate the absurdity of promoting controversial legislation during a war.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-845627

German officers evacuate 340 people from train because of knife-wielding suspect — paper

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The incident resulted in no casualties https://tass.com/world/1926067

Hamas says first signs of hunger appear in Gaza amid Israeli siege

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The spokesman pleaded with the Arab League to execute the resolution of the group’s emergency summit in Egypt, especially the provisions that called for lifting the Gaza siege https://tass.com/world/1926063

Luxury Hong Kong project vendor fined for violating property sales rules

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Win Extra, the seller of Pokfulam Peak, was fined HK$26,000 (US$3,345) after pleading guilty to three charges. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3301987/luxury-hong-kong-project-vendor-fined-violating-property-sales-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump administration’s major interests lie in Asia-Pacific, Europe displeased — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russia’s top diplomat pointed out that “in the absence of a pan-continental security structure in Eurasia, NATO members have already ‘begun working to dominate all security processes on this vast continent” https://tass.com/politics/1926059

Syrian authorities to punish those responsible for massacres in Latakia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On March 9, Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of an independent national committee to investigate the recent deadly violence in the western part of Syria, according to a presidential decree https://tass.com/world/1926057

Airports function normally after drone attacks, says Russian Transport Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vladimir Poteshkin called on airlines to step up the work of call centers and promptly inform passengers about schedule changes, as well as assist in returning and reissuing tickets if a passenger had to miss a flight due to valid reasons https://tass.com/economy/1926053