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April 8, 2026 9 visible stories Economy & Trade

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April 8, 2026

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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons

It's not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an 'empty threat'.

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Global News
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Photos: Mumbai’s historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Mumbai’s historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade

Fishing boats sit idle at Sassoon Dock as diesel costs cripple city's once-thriving maritime economy and livelihoods.

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Global News
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In the Public Square: How to help the poor and the middle class
Rappler • 1m ago

In the Public Square: How to help the poor and the middle class

In this episode of In the Public Square, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by economist JC Punongbayan

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Philippines Editors' Pick National News
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Matty Juniosa, Kristel Herrera: Filipino singers dominating ‘Britain’s Got Talent’
Rappler • 1m ago

Matty Juniosa, Kristel Herrera: Filipino singers dominating ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

From the Philippines to the world, Matty Juniosa and Kristel Herrera are the latest Filipinos to showcase their vocal chops on the 2026 edition of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

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Philippines Artists Entertainment
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LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines
Rappler • 1m ago

LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines

Massive fuel price hikes are hurting ordinary Filipinos, small businesses, and various industries

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Philippines Editors' Pick National News
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Demand destruction: How surging pump prices can destroy local fuel demand
Rappler • 1m ago

Demand destruction: How surging pump prices can destroy local fuel demand

Demand destruction of fuel products, particularly diesel, comes as pump prices in the Philippines continue to breach historic highs

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Philippines Business Economy & Governance
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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
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Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
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Connection failed

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Reuters Business

Wire service

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The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
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The New York Times World

Newspaper

Retrying
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Connection failed

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NPR World

Public radio

Retrying
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Connection failed

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
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New York Post World

Tabloid

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US 0 items

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
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The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
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Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Retrying
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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Retrying
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Dawn

National daily

Retrying
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The Hindu International

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

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Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Retrying
India 0 items

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Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
Philippines 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

Connection failed

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 0 items

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Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Asia 0 items

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Asia 0 items

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
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Euronews World

Broadcast network

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