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April 3, 2025

Higher tariffs could keep a stockpile of unused products and fears over Medicaid funding: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: Companies warn that stores could see empty shelves unless Trump changes his tune on tariffs. Fears that potential Medicaid cuts could impact life-saving treatments. And a polarizing NFL prospect remains on the board for the draft. Here’s what to know today. Product shortages loom with falling shipments from China President Donald Trump’s…
Registration for PM’s Youth Laptop Scheme begins
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Here’s why a flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir matters
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails India and Pakistan have intensified their hostilities over the hotly contested Kashmir region following a massacre of 26 mostly Indian…
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
Russian authorities have launched an investigation after a senior milit officer was killed Friday after a vehicle exploded in the town of Balashikha in the Moscow region, the country’s Investigative Committee of Russia said. Investigators said in a statement Friday that they had opened a criminal case into the death of Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik.…
Senate rejects India’s allegations linking Pakistan to IIOJK attack
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Japan’s Olympus names ex-Medtronic exec as new CEO
TOKYO — Japanese endoscope maker Olympus has appointed Bob White as its new CEO, the company said Friday, filling the leadership gap created by the resignation of Stefan Kaufmann over illegal drug use in October last year. White, a 62-year-old American, is a former executive at Medtronic, a U.S. medical equipment maker. “Bob possesses the skill…
Letter from Nikkei Asia’s editor: Small cars, big stakes: Trump airs frustration with Japan automakers
Hello from Tokyo. As all of you probably know, America is a heavily motorized society. I’ve lived there twice — once in Iowa and once in California — and experienced firsthand how the interstate highways stretch endlessly like airport runways, while vast parking lots surround shopping malls. Driving in Tokyo after witnessing all that space…
Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to endorse his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, for the Senate on Friday, just two days after longtime Sen. Dick Durbin said he would not seek a sixth term. Pritzker plans to make the announcement — news of which was shared in advance with NBC News — at…
Temu, Shein kick off price hikes as Trump hits China e-tailer model
HONG KONG — China-oriented e-commerce platforms were set to begin raising prices for U.S. shoppers on Friday, in response to President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs, with Chinese sellers closely watching American consumers’ reactions to determine their next steps. In separate but similar statements, Temu and Shein recently announced they will start hiking prices on Friday because…