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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. […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The move marks a significant change in Canada’s Middle East policy and aligns it with recent decisions by the United Kingdom and France. Recognition Linked to Reforms Carney clarified that the recognition […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Pakistan on July 30, 2025, focused on developing Pakistan’s oil reserves. The agreement includes collaboration with an American firm that will help explore and manage untapped energy assets in Pakistan. Trump also suggested that oil produced under this project could be exported to neighboring countries, […]
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Australia has officially extended its social media restrictions to include YouTube, banning children under 16 from creating personal accounts on the platform starting December 10, 2025. The decision aligns YouTube with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and X, which already face similar age limits in the country. Harmful Content and Algorithm Concerns
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A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, setting off tsunami waves across the Pacific Ocean. The earthquake, among the most powerful recorded in modern history, caused sea surges that reached California, Hawaii, and Japan. According to the Kremlin, no casualties have been reported so far in […]