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Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during live stream, top security team investigating murder

The brazen killing of Valeria Marquez sent shockwaves through a country facing high levels of violence against women. President Sheinbaum said Mexico's security cabinet is working to solve the case.

Trump tariffs looming, Mexico extradites drug lord wanted for US DEA agent murder, 28 other kingpins

Mexico handed over Rafael Quintero, implicated in killing DEA agent Enrique Camarena, as well as Jose Angel Canobbio, who is from a faction of Sinaloa Cartel, led by El Chapo's sons.

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs, awaits discussion with Chinese govt, no reprieve for Canada

While the deal eases the pressure for now on Mexico, prospects for Canada and China appeared dim, as Trump and his team kept up their criticism of their northern neighbour in particular.

China vows to sue US at WTO, Canada & Mexico vow retaliatory tariffs after Trump move

Setting the stage for a trade war with Canada, Mexico & China, Trump has announced 25 percent tariffs on goods from the 2 North American countries & 10 percent tariffs on Chinese exports.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vows retaliation to Trump tariffs without detailing targets

Mexico has been preparing possible retaliatory tariffs on imports from the US, ranging from 5% to 20%, on pork, cheese, fresh produce, manufactured steel and aluminum.

Trump begins presidency with America First Trade Policy, may hit Canada, Mexico with 25% tariff on 1 Feb

Trump made the announcement while signing executive orders in Oval Office, hours after his inauguration. He has repeatedly threatened tariffs on US’ neighbours, China & even EU allies.

After Bahamas reject third-country deportees, Mexico seeks agreement with Trump

The incoming Trump-Vance administration will crackdown on illegal immigrants in US, deporting them even to places other than their home country if the latter rejects them.

Mexico has a word for the anxiety that comes with US elections—Zozobra

The word zozobra is a Spanish term for ‘anxiety’ but with connotations that call to mind the wobbling of a ship about to capsize.

19 suspected gang members killed, one arrested during shootout in Mexico’s Sinaloa

By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -A shootout near the capital of Mexico's Sinaloa state killed 19 suspected gang members, while one local cartel leader was arrested, Mexico's defense ministry

Mexicans will now elect their judges. President AMLO’s parting shot & why it’s sparked uproar

New legislation signed by president Sunday has ignited protests from legal fraternity, concerns among investors, and diplomatic tensions with Mexico’s North American neighbours.

On Camera

From cotton to carbon fibre, Modi government is quietly rewriting India’s textile script

Research and innovation were long the blind spots of Bharat’s textile sector. Modi govt has reversed this inertia by placing R&D at the core of its textile strategy.

Crude oil prices to freight rates: How Iran’s chokehold on Strait of Hormuz impacts India

Iran’s parliament has approved potential closure of Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, but country’s top security body is yet to take final call.

‘Hydraulic snag’ keeps UK’s F-35 grounded in Kerala, puts spotlight on stealth jet’s track record

The episode underlines broader delays, sustainment issues flagged in US oversight reports. A large team has been flown in from the UK. to assess & service the grounded fighter.

India is re-hyphenating itself with Pakistan all over again. It needs a new 3D strategy

China and Pakistan are in a tight strategic alliance. India must deal with them one at a time but be prepared in case they decide to collude.