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July 6, 2025 7:36 AM July 6, 2025 7:36 AM

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US President Donald Trump signs tariff letters to 12 countries

US President Donald Trump has signed tariff letters on exports from 12 countries, which are expected to be sent out tomorrow.   Speaking to the media, US President said the names of the countries which will receive the letters will only be revealed tomorrow.   Trump has suggested that the reciprocal...

July 5, 2025 10:05 PM July 5, 2025 10:05 PM

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BRICS Leaders Gather in Rio for 17th Summit on July 6-7

The Heads of State from BRICS member countries and partner countries descend in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th edition of the Summit to be held on July 6 and 7th. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in the evening today according to the local time in Rio de Janeiro and early morning according to t...

July 5, 2025 1:17 PM July 5, 2025 1:17 PM

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Microsoft shuts down operations in Pakistan after 25 years

Global technology giant Microsoft has officially shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, as part of its global restructuring plan.   The company announced the move citing a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model and broader workforce reductions about 9,100 jobs cut globally. &nb...

July 5, 2025 12:09 PM July 5, 2025 12:09 PM

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US: 24 dead, dozens missing in Texas after devastating flash floods

In US, at least 24 people have died and dozens are missing in Texas, after severe flooding hit the area, according to the authorities.   Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for several central Texas counties and said search and rescue operations will continue overnight.   More t...

July 5, 2025 11:43 AM July 5, 2025 11:43 AM

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Volodymyr Zelensky & Donald Trump discuss Ukraine’s air defence capabilities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed his country's air defence capabilities during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump.   In a social media post, President Zelensky said, the two leaders agreed to work together to strengthen protection of the skies of Ukraine. He sai...

July 4, 2025 6:16 PM July 4, 2025 6:16 PM

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Over 40 injured in gas station explosion in Italy’s Rome

In Italy, over 40 people were injured in a gas station explosion on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome this morning. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Preliminary findings from the local fire department suggest the explosion may have been tr...

July 4, 2025 7:34 PM July 4, 2025 7:34 PM

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Russia has launched massive aerial attacks on Ukraine: Ukrainian President

Russia has launched fresh massive aerial attacks on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today announced that Russia has launched one of the largest-scale air attacks against Ukraine in recent times, involving 550 targets, including at least 330 Russian-Iranian 'Shahed' drones and ballist...