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U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Eight European Countries in Greenland Standoff

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would impose a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries beginning in February, citing their opposition to U.S. control of Greenland. The announcement signals a potential escalation in tensions with key European partners. The proposed tariffs would apply to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, Trump said in a post on social media while visiting his golf club in West Palm

18 Jan, 2026

Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Promote Religious Tourism

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen cultural cooperation by promoting religious tourism and expanding joint cultural initiatives, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The agreement was reached during a meeting in Islamabad between Pakistan’s Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, and Sri Lankan Ambassador to Pakistan, Rear Admiral (retd) Fred Seneviratne. Under the initiative, both countries plan to promote religious tourism as a means

15 Jan, 2026

NTB Secures $70 Million IFC Funding to Support Small Businesses

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has secured a debt financing package of up to $70 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to support the recovery of small businesses affected by Sri Lanka’s recent economic crises.

23 Jan, 2026