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July 8, 2025 8:50 AM July 8, 2025 8:50 AM

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US extends reciprocal tariff suspension period from July 9 to August 1

The United States has delayed the implementation of its "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs until the 1st of next month, providing additional time for affected countries to finalise interim trade deals with the US. Initially announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, the tariffs were to target ...

July 7, 2025 9:56 PM July 7, 2025 9:56 PM

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US: Flood situation worsens in Texas, 82 dead, 40 missing    

     In US, the risk level for flooding rain in parts of central Texas has been upgraded from a level 2-of-4 to a level 3-of-4. According to the Weather Prediction Center, the upgraded area includes parts of hard-hit Kerr County and portions of the Guadalupe and Llano river basins. Authorities said,...

July 7, 2025 8:48 PM July 7, 2025 8:48 PM

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Iran expresses gratitude to BRICS blocs for condemning attack on it

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi today expressed gratitude to the BRICS bloc for condemning recent strikes on the country during the ongoing 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The Iranian Foreign Minister posted on X that his country is grateful for the condemnation by BRICS. The rem...

July 7, 2025 5:14 PM July 7, 2025 5:14 PM

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Typhoon Danas creates havoc across Taiwan; two dead, more than 500 injured

In Taiwan, typhoon Danas ripped across main island, leaving two dead and more than 500 injured. Danas has become a tropical storm. Local officials said, by early this morning, the storm had moved north to the East China Sea. Authorities said, 502 people were injured, mostly in southern Taiwan. Media...

July 7, 2025 4:51 PM July 7, 2025 4:51 PM

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12 Turkish soldiers die of methane exposure during search operation in Iraq

        Twelve Turkish soldiers were killed after being exposed to methane gas while searching a cave in Iraq. The Turkish Ministry of National Defence said, at least 19 personnel were exposed to the gas during the search and clear operation yesterday, and were immediately taken to the hospital. The...

July 7, 2025 11:34 AM July 7, 2025 11:34 AM

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Relentless rains devastate Nagaland: 3 dead, flights cancelled, NH-29 disrupted

In Nagaland, at least three people have died of electrocution, as relentless rains continue to wreak havoc across the state. Two men lost their lives in Dimapur's Kuda village yesterday, while a woman in Police Colony died while attempting to disconnect a waterlogged inverter. Heavy downpours over t...

July 7, 2025 9:18 AM July 7, 2025 9:18 AM

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Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea ports

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea ports in western Hodeidah Province late last night. The strikes came minutes after the Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation warning on the social media platform. Witnesses reported explosions in several locations along Yemen's western...

July 6, 2025 9:14 PM July 6, 2025 9:14 PM

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Israel sends team to Qatar for talks with Hamas on ceasefire-hostages deal

Israel has sent a negotiating team to Qatar today for talks with Hamas on a ceasefire-hostages deal. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office in a statement today said that after assessing the situation, Israel accepted the invitation for close talks.   It said Israel agreed to continued negotiations for...