International
Trump threatens 50% tariff on Brazil
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on goods imported from Brazil. In addition, he has called for an end to the ongoing legal proceedings against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
CDS Anil Chauhan flags China-Pakistan-Bangladesh collaboration as threat to India
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has cautioned that the growing convergence of interests between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh could pose significant challenges for India. Speaking at an Observer Research Foundation (ORF) event, he pointed to economic distress in the Indian Ocean Region as a catalyst for increasing debt diplomacy, amid global shifts influenced by the United States.
Israeli strikes kill 45 more in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 45 more Palestinians and injured 362 others in the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Among the dead were three civilians who had gathered near a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) center in search of food and aid.
New Mexico now hit by floods, Texas death toll rises to 109
Following Texas, New Mexico has also been hit by unexpected floods. The country’s National Weather Service has declared a state of emergency in multiple regions of the state.
ICC issues arrest warrants against top Taliban leaders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and chief justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of crimes against humanity for the repression of women and children in Afghanistan.
Trump targets pharmaceuticals with potential 200% import tariffs
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration plans to impose tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals that could reach as high as 200%, aiming to encourage domestic drug manufacturing.
Bangladesh issue discussed at US State Department briefing
The issue of Bangladesh was raised during the latest US State Department press briefing, where a journalist posed several questions related to both India and Bangladesh. However, spokesperson Tammy Bruce did not directly address any of the specific inquiries. Full details of the briefing are available on the US State Department's website.
No further extension of August tariff deadline: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 8) confirmed that the deadline for imposing additional tariffs on goods from over 100 countries will not be extended, saying the new measures will take effect as scheduled on August 1, reports AFP.
Floods destroy Nepal-China bridge, 9 dead
At least nine people have died and 19 others are missing after monsoon-induced floods destroyed Nepal’s main bridge linking the country to China, authorities said on Wednesday. Rescue operations are ongoing along the swollen mountain river.
Death toll in Gaza rises to 57,523 amid ongoing Israeli strikes
The death toll from Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip has surged to at least 57,523, with over 523 new injuries reported amid continued airstrikes and ground offensives. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, at least 105 Palestinians were killed and 356 injured in a single day during the latest wave of attacks.