International

August 1, 2025 8:08 PM August 1, 2025 8:08 PM

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Former US official says India’s fastest-growing economy can bear tariff pressures

  A former US official says that India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing economy gives it the confidence to stand firm against tariff pressures and adopt policies that protect its long-term interests. Raymond Vickery, Senior Associate at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and...

August 1, 2025 8:23 PM August 1, 2025 8:23 PM

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President Putin agrees to Ukraine truce with conditions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia wants a lasting and stable peace in Ukraine, adding that Moscow's conditions for peace remain unchanged. Mr. Putin has consistently rejected calls to pause nearly three-and-a-half year conflict with Ukraine despite growing pressure from US Presid...

August 1, 2025 1:17 PM August 1, 2025 1:17 PM

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Israel targets Hezbollah weapons production facilities in Lebanon

Israeli warplanes carried out intensive airstrikes on multiple areas in eastern and southern Lebanon, targeting sites belonging to the Lebanese group Hezbollah.   Meanwhile, in a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its Air Force struck strategic weapon production and storage sites i...

August 1, 2025 1:10 PM August 1, 2025 1:10 PM

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Russian President Putin orders govt to develop Russia’s high-speed rail roadmap

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to develop a roadmap for building Russia's high-speed rail network by March 31, 2026. Russian President also ordered the government and Russia's largest lender to outline plans for utilising 300 billion rubles allocated from the National...

August 1, 2025 1:03 PM August 1, 2025 1:03 PM

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US reduces tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 20%

The United States (US) has reduced its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 per cent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 per cent, after a final round of intense negotiations in Washington.   The announcement was made by the White House last night (31 July; Washington, DC time),...

August 1, 2025 11:52 AM August 1, 2025 11:52 AM

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US President signs executive order raising tariffs on 68 countries & EU

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs on dozens of key trading partners around the world. The new tariffs aim to reduce trade deficits that the administration says harm the US economy and national security.   Under the new policy, 68 countries and the 27-member Eur...

August 1, 2025 7:53 AM August 1, 2025 7:53 AM

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Bangladesh’s first National MPI reveals stark child poverty: UNICEF

Bangladesh's first National Multidimensional Poverty Index uncovers harsh realities for children and the people living in the country, especially in the eastern divisions, said UNICEF in a press release yesterday.   With almost three out of ten children (28.9%) living in multidimensional povert...

August 1, 2025 6:57 AM August 1, 2025 6:57 AM

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US President Trump grants Mexico 90-day tariff extension

US President Donald Trump has given Mexico a 90-day extension to avoid a 30 per cent tariff on most non-automotive and non-metal goods, allowing more time to negotiate a broader trade deal. This came after a call between Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who confirmed the delay on socia...

July 31, 2025 4:54 PM July 31, 2025 4:54 PM

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Myanmar announces formation of new Union government

  Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council, NDSC today formed a new union government and State Security and Peace Commission. According to Myanmar Radio and Television, the Union government is led by U Nyo Saw as Prime Minister, and the State Security and Peace Commission is chaired by Senior...

July 31, 2025 4:43 PM July 31, 2025 4:43 PM

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Ukraine says fresh Russian attack on Kyiv killed 8, injured 88

          Ukrainian officials have said that Russia has launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv early this morning, killing at least eight people, and injuring 88 others. They said, emergency crews were putting out fires and cutting through concrete blocks in search for survivors across the capit...