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India and the United Kingdom have signed a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new chapter in bilateral economic ties. The agreement was finalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK on July 24, 2025, after nearly three years of negotiations. Tariff Reductions on Key Goods Under the new deal, India will […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with top European Union leaders in Beijing on July 24, 2025, for a one-day summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. Amid rising trade tensions, Xi called for the “proper handling” of differences and warned against what he described as “decoupling and isolation.” Beijing Pushes for Cooperation President Xi emphasized […]
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing all federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence (AI) systems that display political or ideological bias. The order is aimed at preventing what he described as “woke” AI and ensuring that government systems reflect neutrality and factual accuracy. New Rules for Government AI Use The executive order […]
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A major border clash broke out between Thailand and Cambodia on July 24 near the Emerald Triangle, where the borders of the two countries meet with Laos. The confrontation involved heavy artillery fire, rocket attacks, and air strikes, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and heightened tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbours. Artillery Fire Hits Thai […]
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A Russian passenger aircraft carrying nearly 50 people crashed on Thursday in the Amur region, close to the town of Tynda. The Antonov An-24 aircraft lost contact with air traffic control during its approach to the airport, prompting an immediate search operation. No Survivors Found Emergency teams located the wreckage on a hillside approximately 16 […]
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The White House has denied recent claims that former President Donald Trump was involved in the Jeffrey Epstein case, dismissing reports that his name appeared in secret files as “fake news.” Officials clarified that while Trump’s name came up during internal briefings, no evidence of wrongdoing has been found. Trump Briefed, No Charges According to […]
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India and Nepal have completed the draft of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and agreed to work on revising their long-standing Extradition Treaty. The decisions were made during the Home Secretary-level talks held in New Delhi on July 22 and 23, 2025, marking the first such meeting between the two countries in nine years. […]
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India and China reviewed the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Delhi on July 23, 2025. Both sides expressed overall satisfaction with the maintenance of peace and agreed to prepare for the next round of Special Representatives (SR) talks, which