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India Denies Claims of Suspending Russian Oil Imports
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) India has no plans to halt its purchases of Russian oil, contradicting claims made by US President Donald Trump, according to multiple media outlets on Saturday. Media, citing two senior Indian government officials, reported that New...
Trump increases US tariffs on India due to Russian oil
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States will impose an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, raising the total to 50%, due to New Delhi’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil, the White House announced. The decision, laid out in an executive order signed by...
Modi Plans Visiting China
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to visit China in late August and is anticipated to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a government insider in New Delhi who spoke to a news agency. This planned...
UK’s Deputy PM gives China deadline to explain censored embassy plans
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Angela Rayner, the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, has given China a two-week deadline to clarify why certain parts of its plans for a new large embassy in London have been redacted. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,...
South Asia & Oceania Drone Motor Market to Reach USD 2.2 Bn by 2035, Driven by Defense, Agriculture, and Tech Innovation
EIN Presswire
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August 7, 2025
Drone motor market in South Asia & Oceania to surge from USD 0.3B in 2025 to USD 2.2B by 2035, driven by defense, agriculture, and tech innovation. ROCKVILLE, MD , MD, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The drone motor market...
US raises tariffs on India with fifty per cent over Russia oil trade
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has announced an extra 25% tariff on imports from India, citing the country’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil. This new measure will raise the total tariff rate on Indian goods to 50%, further straining trade relations...
Landslide in Southern China Claims Two Lives
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two individuals lost their lives and five others remain unaccounted for after a rain-induced landslide trapped more than a dozen people in the southern region of China’s Guangdong province, a news agency stated on Thursday. The...
China, Japan, Malaysia Press for Talks to Halt Thai-Cambodia Conflict
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) China, Malaysia, and Japan on Thursday pressed for urgent negotiations to halt the intensifying armed confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia, which has already claimed 12 lives. Beijing expressed "deep concern" over the spiraling...
Bangladesh’s interim government plans to reshape its foreign policy
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) One year after the conclusion of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year leadership, Bangladesh’s temporary administration—now headed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus—has begun reshaping its international relations with a more balanced and...
Chromaheat AI by Ching Lee, Jeanne Tan and Jun Jong Tan Wins Bronze in A' Wearable Technology Awards
EIN Presswire
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August 7, 2025
Intelligent Heating Jacket with AI-Driven Temperature Regulation and Thermochromic Yarn Receives Prestigious Recognition COMO, CO, ITALY, August 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly prestigious award in the field of...
Great flash floods demolish village in India
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe flash floods caused by a powerful cloudburst have destroyed the village of Dharali in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, resulting in at least four fatalities, local officials reported on Tuesday. The floodwaters surged down...
Australian Government Department of Home Affairs Approves Prometric’s CELPIP Test
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 6, 2025
BALTIMORE, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prometric, a global leader in credentialing and skills development, today announced that the CELPIP Test, a comprehensive English language proficiency assessment, is now officially accepted by the...
President Lai attends opening of Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue
Taiwan President News
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August 5, 2025
TAIWAN, August 5 - President Lai attends opening of Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue On the morning of August 5, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue. In...
South Korea Set to Grant Chinese Tourists Visa-Free Entry
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea revealed on Wednesday that it will allow Chinese tourists visa-free entry starting next month, a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. The Prime Minister’s office, led by Kim...
South Korea Unveils Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tourists
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea declared on Wednesday that it will temporarily allow Chinese tourists to enter the country without a visa starting next month, as part of broader initiatives to stabilize and enhance diplomatic ties between the two nations....
S. Korea announces plans to give free entry visa to Chinese tourists
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has announced plans to permit visa-free entry for Chinese group tourists for a nine-month period starting in late September, in a move aimed at boosting the country’s tourism sector. According to the prime minister’s office,...
What does increasing competition from China mean for euro area employment?
ECB - European Central Bank
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August 6, 2025
Prepared by Clémence Berson, Claudia Foroni, Vanessa Gunnella and Laura Lebastard Increased competition from China across global export markets has affected the euro area labour market in recent years. As China has moved up the value chain, its...
Senator Bong Go rallies support for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup, urges united backing for all Filipino athletes ahead of SEA Games
Senate of the Philippines
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August 6, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 6 - Press Release August 6, 2025 Senator Bong Go rallies support for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup, urges united backing for all Filipino athletes ahead of SEA Games With Gilas Pilipinas set to battle it out in the 2025 FIBA...
Nvidia Rebuts China’s Spy Chip Allegations
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Nvidia on Tuesday firmly rejected allegations from Chinese authorities that its artificial intelligence chips possess advanced capabilities for tracking, geolocation, and remote shutdown. The company categorically denied the claims,...
Trump plans sharp increase of tariffs on India’s imports
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday his intention to “substantially” raise tariffs on goods imported from India within the next 24 hours, citing India’s ongoing purchases of Russian crude oil as the main reason. This...