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India is set to benefit from higher U.S. import duties on countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, says NITI Aayog. A recent report shows that in 22 of the top 30 product categories, India’s goods are now more competitive in the U.S. market due to tariff differences—covering sectors like chemicals, textiles, electronics, seafood, and pharmaceuticals. […]
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Australia has launched the 11th edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre, its largest-ever military exercise. More than 35,000 personnel from 19 countries have gathered to train over three weeks in coordinated operations. This includes the Quad nations—India, the US, Japan, and Australia—along with 15 other partners. Wide Geographic Coverage The drills are taking place across
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Etihad Airways has issued a safety advisory to pilots operating Boeing 787 Dreamliners, asking them to exercise extra caution while handling the fuel control switches and nearby components. The airline emphasised the risk of unintended switch activation that could affect engine performance. Fleet-Wide Inspection Ordered Etihad has also ordered a technical inspection of all
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The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has implemented a policy that allows authorities to deport migrants to third countries with just six hours’ notice in certain cases. This marks a significant shift from the earlier 24-hour minimum notice period that gave migrants time to respond. The policy applies to migrants who cannot be […]
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on July 13 to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict, evolving global dynamics, and their respective relationships with the United States. The meeting was held on the sidelines of a major multilateral gathering. Strengthening the Strategic Partnership Lavrov and Wang reaffirmed their
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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an additional €65 billion in military spending over the next two years. The funding aims to strengthen France’s armed forces in response to rising global threats and increasing instability in Europe and beyond. Addressing the nation, Macron said, “Europe must take responsibility for its own defence,” stressing that a […]
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong warning against the possibility of a trade war between Western allies. Her statement comes at a time of rising economic tension following recent tariff announcements from the United States. Speaking on the matter, Meloni said, “A trade war within the West would weaken us all in […]