CANBERRA -- The possibility of new tariffs from the United States has become a key issue in Australia's general election, with both prime ministerial candidates promising to take action against trade barriers.

Incumbent PM Anthony Albanese on Wednesday said that his governing Labor Party is "prepared" for any outcome from U.S. President Donald Trump's planned announcement of new tariffs on Wednesday local time in Washington. (Australia-U.S.-Tariff-Response)

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NEW DELHI -- The death toll in a blast and inferno at a firecracker warehouse in India's western state of Gujarat has risen to 21, officials said Wednesday.

Six people injured in the incident are undergoing treatment at a hospital. (India-Warehouse Blast-Death Toll)

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JAKARTA -- The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (Whoosh) service has transported more than 210,000 passengers during the 2025 Eid al-Fitr holiday period, PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China (KCIC), a joint venture consortium between Indonesian and Chinese firms that constructs and runs the HSR, said on Wednesday.

KCIC General Manager Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa highlighted the company's commitment to providing integrated transportation solutions for passengers traveling to and from Whoosh stations. (Indonesia-HSR-Travelers)

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YANGON -- The Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services of Myanmar said on Wednesday that a temporary ceasefire will be in effect from April 2 to April 22.

Out of compassion and understanding for the earthquake victims across the country, and in order to accelerate rescue and reconstruction efforts, as well as maintain peace and stability, a temporary ceasefire will be in effect from April 2 to April 22, the office said in a statement.(Myanmar-Earthquake-Ceasefire) Enditem

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