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India, US push deadline to strike trade deal to 31 July
Mint
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July 8, 2025
Unlike 14 countries that have already received formal letters—and others may soon get them—from President Trump outlining revised tariff schedules after a 90-day pause, India will not receive any such communication, the people said, speaking on...
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Trump Tariff Talks: The State of Play With Top Trading Partners
Successful Farming
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WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up his trade war this week, threatening sharply higher tariffs on 14 countries starting August 1 as his administration aims to finalize agreements with others. Despite promises...
Sahrawi Republic takes part in first ministerial meeting of Regional Steering Committee
Sahara Press Service
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Cairo (Egypt), June 23 (SPS) – The Sahrawi Republic is participating in the first ministerial meeting (Health Ministers) of the Regional Steering Committee (ReSCO) and the second meeting of the Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC),...
Asian nations push for US tariff concessions
Gulf Today
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July 8, 2025
Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday they would try to negotiate with the US to soften the impact of sharply higher tariffs that President Donald Trump now plans to impose from the start of August. Trump ramped up his...
Japan, South Korea Seek Talks With US To Ease Trump’s August Tariff Hike
StratNews Global
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July 8, 2025
Home Indo-Pacific Japan Japan, South Korea Seek Talks With US To Ease Trump’s August Tariff... Trump ramped up his trade war again on Monday, telling 14 nations that they would face tariffs ranging from 25% for countries, including Japan and South...
Chelsea through to Club World Cup knockouts, Benfica beat Bayern
Eye Witness News
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PHILADELPHIA - Chelsea beat Esperance of Tunisia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup last-16 tie against Benfica, who defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 earlier in searing heat. Elsewhere minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca...
Call For Nominations: CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa 2025 Expands Across 15 African Countries
Daily Independent
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July 8, 2025
2 The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa is proud to announce the official Call for Nominations for its 2025 edition, now expanded to include participation from 15 African countries. This prestigious platform continues to celebrate visionary leaders...
SPECIAL REPORT: A vision for lasting peace within a generation
The Jewish News
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July 7, 2025
There are two diametrically opposed ways of looking at the future of the Middle East. In one, regional wars continue and escalate, a powder keg that risks igniting a global conflict. In the other, serious steps towards peace and reconciliation...
Trump announces new tariffs of up to 40% on a growing number of countries The "reciprocal" tariffs were expected to go into effect Wednesday. In some cases, the letters Trump sent specify tariff rates that are higher or lower compared to April levels.…
Yahoo News
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President Donald Trump cranked up the pressure Monday on America’s trading partners, firing off letters to heads of several countries, informing them of their new tariff rate. But at the same time, Trump took some of the edge off by signing an...
Asian states seek concessions ahead of August deadline
BusinessLIVE
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Washington/Tokyo — Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday they would try to negotiate with the US to soften the impact of sharply higher tariffs that President Donald Trump now plans to impose from the start of August....
Widely used painkiller can be made from plastic waste, researchers discover
GEO TV
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July 5, 2025
Common bacteria can turn plastic waste into the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen, researchers have discovered. Acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol and also known as paracetamol in some countries, is usually made from fossil...
Widely used pain drug can be made from plastic waste
ETPharma.com
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July 5, 2025
Common bacteria can turn plastic waste into the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen, researchers have discovered. Acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol and also known as paracetamol in some countries, is usually made from fossil...
Asian nations push for US tariff concessions before August deadline
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Jeff Mason and Leika Kihara WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday they would try to negotiate with the U.S. to soften the impact of sharply higher tariffs that President Donald Trump now...
Japan, South Korea Desperate to Reduce 25% Tariff by August
Asia Financial
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July 8, 2025
Leaders of Japan and South Korea are desperate to get the United States to reduce its proposed tariffs, which currently stand at 25% for the two most dynamic economies in North Asia. The trade onslaught launched by the Trump Administration has...
Double Burden of Malnutrition and Validity of Overweight/Obesity Indicators Among Students in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross Sectional Study From the University of Kinshasa
Dove Medical Press
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June 28, 2025
Jean-Robert Makulo,1 Trésor Tshiswaka Mutombo,2 Ramsès Kamitalu Kabongo,3 Audace Kilolo Tunda,4 Ernest Kiswaya Sumaili,1 Christian Kisoka Lusunsi,2 Beni Beni Kasangwala,3 Christian Mulundu Lakwon,3 Benit Boluta,3 Guvanie Lubamba Mubiala,3 Tatiana...
Japan, South Korea seek to negotiate on tariffs before August deadline
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Jeff Mason and Leika Kihara WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday they would try to negotiate with the U.S. to soften the impact of sharply higher tariffs that President Donald Trump now...
Hamza Mathlouthi Becomes Zamalek’s First Summer Departure
Tunisie Numerique
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June 23, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Tunisian defender Hamza Mathlouthi, whose contract with Egyptian club Zamalek expired at the end of the season, has become the first player to leave the team this summer. The departure comes amid a lack of...
Body found following boat fire, Family Dollar sold, tariff talks ramp up
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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July 8, 2025
TOP STORIES: Body found following boat fire, Family Dollar sold, tariff talks ramp up A body was discovered following a boat fire in the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth last week, Virginia Marine Police said Monday. Body recovered from boat fire in...
Japan, South Korea seek to soften tariff blow before August deadline
The Malaysian Star
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday they would try to negotiate with the U.S. to soften the impact of sharply higher tariffs that President Donald Trump now plans to impose from the start of...
Stocks dip as trade war intensifies
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 8, 2025
Stocks on Wall Street closed broadly lower Monday as the White House stepped up pressure on major trading partners to make deals before punishing tariffs imposed by the U.S. take effect. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% for its biggest loss since mid-June....