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Trump announces 25-40 pct tariffs on 14 countries

In his letters addressed to the leaders of Japan and the ROK, Trump said the new tariffs will be separate from all other sectoral tariffs....

Trump announces stinging tariffs on US allies in Asia

Goods from South Korea and Japan will be subjected to only a 25% levy, the president said ...

Modi govt plans Rs 5,000-crore investment to develop Northeast waterways: Union Minister Sonowal

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday announced multiple...

"You are a Minister of the Indian Republic, not a monarch": AIMIM chief Owaisi targets Kiren Rijiju over his claims of minority welfare under Union Government

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi targeted Union Minister Kiren...

Evolving Thai cuisine dominates China's Southeast Asian dining scene

TAIYUAN, July 7 (Xinhua) -- From bustling street stalls to upscale shopping malls, the Thai culinary scene in China is undergoing a...

Daily World Briefing, July 7

China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia -- Premier Li China stands ready to...

Update: China, Myanmar, Thailand endeavor to eradicate telecom fraud networks

BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) -- China, Myanmar and Thailand agreed to intensify cooperation to dismantle all telecom scam compounds and...

(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-MYANMAR VS BAHRAIN

(250706) -- YANGON, July 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- San Thaw Thaw (C) of Myanmar vies for the ball during the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers...

Recovery after Myanmar's devastating earthquake will be long, sustained int'l support needed: IFRC official

Head of the IFRC delegation in Myanmar highlighted the urgent need for sustained support, especially as families work to rebuild amid...

"Criminals used to get protection, now they are punished": Nityanand Rai hits back over opposition criticism of law and order situation in Bihar

Patna (Bihar) [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai has hit back at opposition parties in Bihar...

Delhi Minister Sirsa inaugurates newly constructed road in Rajouri garden

New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed road in the Rajouri...

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Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade deal with India. He believes this deal would...

Trump announces tariffs for 14 nations, including allies Japan, South Korea

Trump announces tariffs for 14 nations, including allies Japan, South Korea

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) shared letters sent by his administration to 14...

Trump announces 25-40 pct tariffs on 14 countries

Trump announces 25-40 pct tariffs on 14 countries

In his letters addressed to the leaders of Japan and the ROK, Trump said the new tariffs will be separate from all other sectoral tariffs....

Trump announces stinging tariffs on US allies in Asia

Trump announces stinging tariffs on US allies in Asia

Goods from South Korea and Japan will be subjected to only a 25% levy, the president said ...

PM Modi showcases India's cultural heritage with handcrafted gift

PM Modi showcases India's cultural heritage with handcrafted gift

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship...

BRICS seeking to undermine US interests, will ensure America fairly treated on world stage: White House

BRICS seeking to undermine US interests, will ensure America fairly treated on world stage: White House

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): President Donald Trump believes BRICS is seeking to 'undermine' the interests of the United States,...

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Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

NEW YORK, New York - Monday's trading session saw mixed performances across U.S. and global markets, with several major indices posting...

Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has granted GE Aerospace permission to resume jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, a person...

Saudi Aramco plans asset sales to raise billions, say sources

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Saudi Aramco is exploring asset sales as part of a broader push to unlock capital, with gas-fired power plants among...

Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks

MILAN, Italy: Italian regulators have flagged four non-EU countries—including Russia—as carrying systemic financial risk for domestic...

US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: With just weeks to spare before a potential government default, U.S. lawmakers passed a sweeping tax and spending...

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Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job
Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

PARIS, France: A strike by French air traffic controllers demanding improved working conditions caused significant disruptions during...

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals
Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape
Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

ROME, Italy: Quick thinking by emergency responders helped prevent greater devastation after a gas station explosion in southeastern...

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars
Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status
Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

MOSCOW, Russia: This week, Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan since...

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks
Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

CAIRO, Egypt: This week, both Hamas and Israel shared their views ahead of expected peace talks about a new U.S.-backed ceasefire plan....

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