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Ayeshea Perera
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Asia Editor, BBC World
Singapore
Beats
Government Policies, Social Issues , Climate Change, Education, And Sports , Human Interest Stories, Cultural Heritage , Conflict And Displacement
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Content
By Ayeshea Perera Verified| Yahoo Verified As the trade war between China and the US escalates, attention has been focused on the increasingly high levels of tit-for-tat tariffs the two countries are imposing on one another. But slapping reciprocal tariffs on Washington is not the only way Beijing has been able to retaliate. China has now also imposed export controls on a range of critical rare earth minerals and magnets, dealing a major blow to the US.
By Azadeh Moshiri, Ayeshea Perera Verified| Yahoo Verified Armed militants in Pakistan's Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers and taken a number of hostages, military sources have told the BBC. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fired at the Jaffar Express Train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. A statement from the separatist group said it had bombed the track before storming the train in remote Sibi district. It claimed the train was under its control.
By Ayeshea Perera Verified| Yahoo Verified As the trade war between China and the US escalates, attention has been focused on the increasingly high levels of tit-for-tat tariffs the two countries are imposing on one another. But slapping reciprocal tariffs on Washington is not the only way Beijing has been able to retaliate. China has now also imposed export controls on a range of critical rare earth minerals and magnets, dealing a major blow to the US.
Company Info
BBC World
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest public service broadcaster in the UK. Founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it became a public corporation in 1927. Headquartered in London, the BBC operates under a royal charter, ensuring its editorial independence while being funded through television license fees. The BBC provides a wide range of content across various platforms. It offers radio services, having launched its first broadcast in 1922, and began regular television services in 1936. The organization also features digital offerings, including BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, along with a global news network that broadcasts in over 40 languages. Additionally, the BBC produces educational content, such as documentaries and initiatives like BBC Bitesize, aimed at learners. The BBC serves both domestic audiences in the UK and international viewers through its digital platforms.
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Founded: 1922