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13 Apr 2025, 06:45 GMT+10
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from "reciprocal tariffs"The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced in an updated guidance late Friday that the government has exempted smartphones, computers and other electronic products from its "reciprocal tariffs."The document stated that the exemption applies to electronic products entering the United States after April 5, and "reciprocal tariffs" already paid can be refunded upon request.Iran says talks with U.S. "constructive"Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Saturday that "indirect" talks with the United States over nuclear issues and sanctions relief have concluded in the Omani capital of Muscat, describing the two-and-a-half-hour talks earlier in the day as "constructive."The ministry said in a statement that further talks are expected "next week."Meanwhile, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi said on social media platform X that the engagement between the Iranian and U.S. sides "took place in a friendly atmosphere conducive to bridging viewpoints and ultimately achieving regional and global peace, security and stability."Gabon holds first presidential election since 2023 coupGabonese voters went to the polls on Saturday to elect a president in its first presidential election since a coup two years ago, marking the final phase of the country's political transition and the anticipated return to constitutional order.Polling stations have been in full swing since Saturday morning, observed Xinhua correspondents in Libreville, the country's capital.Transitional President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who led the coup that ousted former President Ali Bongo Ondimba, is among the eight candidates contesting the presidency.114 civilians killed in paramilitary attacks in W. SudanMore than 114 civilians were killed in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on two displacement camps over the past two days in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, a local official announced on Saturday."More than 100 civilians were killed as a result of the brutal attack launched by the RSF militia on the Zamzam displacement camp yesterday (Friday), with dozens injured," Ibrahim Khatir, director general of North Darfur State's health authority, told Xinhua."Today (Saturday), 14 civilians were also killed due to another militia attack on the Abu Shouk displacement camp, with dozens more injured," he added.8 Chinese nationals killed, 13 injured in earthquake in MyanmarThe Chinese Embassy in Myanmar confirmed that as of 17:00 Beijing time (0300 GMT) on Saturday, the powerful earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in the deaths of eight Chinese citizens and injuries to 13 others.The 7.9-magnitude earthquake, which jolted Myanmar on March 28, has claimed 3,689 lives and left 5,020 people injured, with 139 others remaining unaccounted for, according to Myanmar's State Administration Council Information Team on Friday.Bomb explodes in AthensA bomb exploded Friday night outside the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece's railway company that operates passenger and freight trains, national broadcaster ERT reported.Initial reports said the blast caused material damage but no injuries, as local media received warning calls beforehand.The police were quickly notified, and within a short time, traffic was halted, the building evacuated, and passersby were cleared from the area after the alert.
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