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At the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, BRICS nations voiced “serious concerns” about a rise in unilateral tariffs and non-tariff barriers. They warned that such protectionist policies risk marginalising the Global South and fracturing global trade. Trade Measures Seen as Coercive In a joint communiqué, the group said indiscriminate tariff increases and coercive
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At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly endorsed India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC). He argued that the current council structure is outdated and fails to reflect today’s global balance of power. Call for UNSC Reform Lavrov emphasized that reforms should include greater […]
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From October 1, 2025, the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on imported branded or patented pharmaceutical products, unless the manufacturers are already building or expanding U.S. facilities. Who Is Most Exposed European pharmaceutical exporters are expected to be the worst affected, especially those exporting high-value branded drugs. India, by contrast, may be less impacted
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During the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, supporters of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina protested outside the United Nations headquarters. They chanted slogans such as “Yunus is Pakistani” and “Go back to Pakistan” aimed at Muhammad Yunus, the interim Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. Accusations by Protesters Protesters accused Yunus of political bias
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During a 45-minute address at the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza. Several delegates walked out in protest as he began his speech. Key Statements Netanyahu criticised Western governments for recognising a Palestinian state, calling such moves “disgraceful” and a
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The United Nations Security Council voted 9 against, 4 in favour, and 2 abstentions to reject a resolution proposed by Russia and China. The resolution sought to delay the reimposition of U.N. sanctions on Iran. With its failure, the “snapback sanctions” under the 2015 nuclear deal will take effect. Snapback Mechanism Activated The sanctions being […]