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Russia Warns of Retaliation After Bulgarian Parliament Labels It a Terrorism Sponsor
Russia has sharply criticized the Bulgarian Parliament’s recent declaration labeling the Russian Federation a state sponsor of terrorism. At a press briefing, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the move, warning that it...

China's economy gets 80% approval rating in global poll
"China's economy is underpinned by a stable foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience and great potential, and the supporting conditions and fundamental trends for long-term sound economic development have not changed. The strengths of...

Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen?
European Union officials found themselves on the defensive this week, after agreeing to a blueprint for an unfavorable trade deal with President Trump that will hit most European exports with 15 percent tariffs, while dropping levies on American...

India, UAE agree to elevate defence ties
India and UAE reaffirmed strong defence ties at the 13th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Delhi on July 30, 2025. Picture: X/@SpokespersonMoD India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening...

India’s Exposure To Trump’s Potential 25% Tariff Depends On Competing Countries & Sectors: GTRI
New Delhi, July 30 (KNN) A potential imposition of 20–25 percent tariffs on Indian exports by the United States could have uneven effects across different sectors, according to Ajay Srivastava, Founder, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI)....
Russia adds Navalny’s posthumous memoir to list of banned ‘extremist’ materials
Russia’s Justice Ministry has added Patriot, the posthumous memoir of the late opposition politician Alexey Navalny, to its list of banned “extremist” materials. According to the Justice Ministry’s website, the Russian-language edition of Patriot...

China's BIG statement on Donald Trump's tariff threats, says, 'Coercion and pressuring will not achieve...'
China on Wednesday responded strongly to the US suggestion that it will significantly raise tariffs if China continues to purchase Russian oil, saying "coercion and pressuring will not achieve anything." US President Donald Trump and Chinese...

Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum Communiqué
We, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Grenada, convened the 4th AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) from 28 to 29 July 2025 in St George’s, Grenada, under the theme, Resilience and Transformation —...

Europe’s economy barely grew in the second quarter
Europe’s economy barely grew in the April-June quarter as frantic earlier efforts to ship goods ahead of new U.S. tariffs went into reverse and output fell for the continent’s biggest economy, Germany. Gross domestic product grew an anemic 0.1%...
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India responds to Trump's 25% tariff: Committed to ‘fair’ trade, but will 'secure' national interests firmly
India on Wednesday responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on goods imported from India, saying that the government will take all steps necessary to secure our national interest. The move has dashed hopes of a limited...

Americans on food stamps less likely to suffer from deadly brain disorder, study finds
Americans using food stamps may have a lower risk of developing dementia, new research reveals. A 10-year study unveiled Wednesday at the world's largest dementia conference compared 1,100 Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutritional Access...

India is no longer a seeker, but sought after: Dr Jitendra Singh | THE WEEK Education Conclave
“India is no longer a seeker, it is sought after. No longer a follower, but followed,” said Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, while addressing students at THE WEEK’s first Education Conclave in...

India now imports 35pc Russian oil as US readies 25pc tariff plus penalty
Washington: From just 0.2 per cent before the Russia-Ukraine war to now accounting for 35-40 per cent of total crude imports, India’s reliance on Russian oil has surged — drawing fresh scrutiny with US President Donald Trump announcing a penalty...

India caught in middle as Trump tests out new Russia policy
With friends like these! President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new 25% tariff on India, one of the US’s closest allies in Asia. Although India is a “friend”, Trump said, the country’s notoriously high trade barriers had prevented more...

India Says It Killed 3 Militants Behind Spring Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
Indian security forces gunned down three assailants they said were involved in a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir this spring, officials said on Tuesday, three months after the slaughter of civilians in a scenic park started a military conflict...

India secures return of ancient Buddhist gems
India has recovered a set of relics linked to early Buddhism more than a century after they were removed from the country during the British colonial period, officials said Wednesday. The Piprahwa gems date back to around the third century BC and...

Russia expresses concern over renewed threats to bomb Iran
Russia warns against threats to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites again, citing risks to Middle East stability and nuclear nonproliferation. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova expressed grave concerns on Wednesday regarding the...

America First Under Trump Brings Challenges, Controversies, Opportunities For India
By D.C.Pathak Amidst criticism of US President Donald Trump for making Executive Directives a principal instrument of governance in a democratic dispensation, many announcements of the Trump Presidency seemed to be a part of the drive against...

Japan seeks better logistics to boost investment in Bangladesh
Japan has reiterated its companies keen interest in investing in Bangladesh but stressed the need for improvements in business-friendly infrastructure, particularly in logistics and port management. Kazuaki Kataoka, country representative of the...

India News | US 25% Tariff: Gems and Jewellery Industry Leaders Warn of Disruptions, Eyes Alternate Markets
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): Following the US announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on India, Industry leaders in the Indian Gems and Jewellery sector expressed deep concern, warning of short-term disruptions, potential job losses,...