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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump for his “leadership role” in finalizing a historic trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States. The deal was announced in Washington late on July 30. Deal Centers on Oil Reserves and Tariff Relief President Trump said the U.S. and Pakistan will […]
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. The quake, one of the most powerful in recorded history, caused sea surges of up to 5 meters in Severo-Kurilsk, damaging coastal infrastructure including a fish-processing plant. Several people sustained minor
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The United States has imposed sanctions on six Indian companies for allegedly engaging in the trade of Iranian oil and petrochemical products. The move, announced on July 31, is part of Washington’s broader strategy to enforce sanctions on Iran’s energy exports. $220 Million in Transactions Identified According to U.S. authorities, the firms were involved in […]
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The United States has finalized a new trade agreement with South Korea, introducing a 15% tariff on South Korean imports starting August 1. This tariff replaces a previously threatened 25% duty and was confirmed by President Donald Trump as part of a broader effort to rebalance trade and secure long-term economic cooperation between the two […]
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Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has confirmed she will not contest the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Ending weeks of speculation, Harris stated that although she considered the race seriously, she ultimately decided not to pursue the role and will instead focus her energy outside of elected office for the time being. Focus on Broader […]
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A major radar system glitch disrupted flight operations across the United Kingdom on July 30, grounding aircraft at key airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and London City. The issue originated at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) control centre in Swanwick and was resolved by switching to a backup system within 20 minutes. […]