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Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade deal with India. He believes this deal would...


China's giant vessel makes floating salmon farm a reality

GUANGZHOU, July 8 (Xinhua) -- China has recently launched the world's first self-propelled ship for salmon farming, marking a milestone...


"We're going to have to send more weapons": Trump on Ukraine's defence

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration will send additional defensive weapons...


Tibetans and Koreans celebrate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with a long-life prayer ceremony

Busan [South Korea], July 8 (ANI): The Tibetan and Korean Buddhist communities in Busan came together to celebrate the 90th birthday...


Xi Jinping ditches yet more PLA commanders in ongoing purge

Hong Kong, July 8 (ANI): Last week, a powerful task group comprising the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong and three escorting warships...


Taiwan accuses China of endangering aviation safety with illegal flight corridor

Taipei [Taiwan], July 8 (ANI): Taiwan plans to ask its diplomatic partners and friendly nations to bring up China's unilateral launch...


(SP)SOUTH KOREA-YONGIN-FOOTBALL-EAFF E-1-WOMEN-PRESS CONFERENCE

(250708) -- YONGIN, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Head coach of Team China Ante Milicic, head coach of Team South Korea Shin Sang-Woo, head...


(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-CYCLING-TOUR OF MAGNIFICENT QINGHAI-STAGE 3 (CN)

(250708) -- MENYUAN, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Cyclists compete during the Stage 3 of the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai International...


(Hello Africa) How Kiswahili is building a cultural bridge between China, Tanzania

Interest in Kiswahili among Chinese nationals is steadily rising. It represents a growing movement of cultural curiosity, mutual respect,...


Taiwan detecs 20 Chinese air sorties around its airspace

Taipei [Taiwan], July 8 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 20 sorties of Chinese aircraft around its airspace. ...


No major sell-off in Dollar assets expected despite global tariff tensions: Experts

By Nikhil Dedha New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): As global trade tensions rise with the return of high tariffs under US President...


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Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

HONG KONG: China has fired back at the European Union in an escalating trade dispute by imposing new restrictions on medical device...

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade deal with India. He believes this deal would...

MoS Margherita 'impressed' by Ramayana mural in Royal Palace of Cambodia

MoS Margherita 'impressed' by Ramayana mural in Royal Palace of Cambodia

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], July 8 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Tuesday visited the Royal...

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-YONGIN-FOOTBALL-EAFF E-1-WOMEN-PRESS CONFERENCE

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-YONGIN-FOOTBALL-EAFF E-1-WOMEN-PRESS CONFERENCE

(250708) -- YONGIN, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Head coach of Team China Ante Milicic, head coach of Team South Korea Shin Sang-Woo, head...

Taiwan detecs 20 Chinese air sorties around its airspace

Taiwan detecs 20 Chinese air sorties around its airspace

Taipei [Taiwan], July 8 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 20 sorties of Chinese aircraft around its airspace. ...

NRAI reveals India squads for upcoming international Shooting competitions

NRAI reveals India squads for upcoming international Shooting competitions

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), has revealed the India squads for upcoming international...

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TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

CULVER CITY, California: TikTok is preparing to roll out a separate version of its app for U.S. users, as efforts to secure a sale...

Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware that the term shylock is regarded as antisemitic when he used it in...

Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

PARIS, France: A strike by French air traffic controllers demanding improved working conditions caused significant disruptions during...

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

ROME, Italy: Quick thinking by emergency responders helped prevent greater devastation after a gas station explosion in southeastern...

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Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India
Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India

NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted...


Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs
Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

HONG KONG: China has fired back at the European Union in an escalating trade dispute by imposing new restrictions on medical device...


Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs
Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

NEW YORK, New York - Monday's trading session saw mixed performances across U.S. and global markets, with several major indices posting...


Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC
Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has granted GE Aerospace permission to resume jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, a person...


Saudi Aramco plans asset sales to raise billions, say sources
Saudi Aramco plans asset sales to raise billions, say sources

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Saudi Aramco is exploring asset sales as part of a broader push to unlock capital, with gas-fired power plants among...


Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks
Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks

MILAN, Italy: Italian regulators have flagged four non-EU countries—including Russia—as carrying systemic financial risk for domestic...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

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