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Economy

Uzbekistan’s gold exports surge 55% in early 2025, reaching $6.49 billion

Uzbekistan’s gold exports have experienced a remarkable surge in the first half of 2025, reaching $6.49 billion—a 54.8% increase compared to the same...

Entertainment

Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with 12 nods, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10

Lady Gaga has emerged as the leading nominee for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), securing 12 nominations and ending Taylor Swift’s...

Metro

Uganda’s Nyagak III Hydroelectric Power Station Begins Operations, Boosting National Energy Supply

Uganda’s Nyagak III Hydroelectric Power Station, a 6.6-megawatt facility located in Zombo District, has officially commenced operations, marking a significant milestone in the...

Economy

Thailand’s Finance Minister announces new 19% tariff rate with U.S., aiming to boost global competitiveness and attract investor confidence

Thailand’s Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, announced a new 19% tariff rate on imports from the United States, effective August 7, 2025. This rate...

Metro

Tanzania’s Kwala Dry Port inaugurated, aiming to boost regional trade and create over 300,000 jobs

Tanzania has inaugurated the Kwala Dry Port, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional trade and alleviating congestion at the Dar es...

World

Azerbaijan to Export 1.2 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas Annually to Syria via Turkey

Azerbaijan has initiated the export of 1.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually to Syria via Turkey, marking a significant milestone in...

Entertainment

Flaco Jimenez, renowned Texas accordionist who popularized conjunto and Tejano music, passes away at 86 in San Antonio. (apnews.com)

Flaco Jimenez, the renowned Texas accordionist who played a pivotal role in popularizing conjunto, Tejano, and Tex-Mex music, passed away on Thursday at...

World

Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulation

In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has proposed revoking the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2009 “endangerment finding,” a pivotal determination that...

Economy

Singapore’s central bank maintains monetary policy amid improved global trade conditions and stronger-than-expected economic growth in Q2 2025

Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has decided to maintain its current monetary policy settings, keeping the rate of appreciation...

Metro

Seychelles’ National Assembly Passes Landmark Bill Granting Voting Rights to Youths Turning 18 in Election Year

In a significant advancement for democratic participation, the Seychelles National Assembly has approved a constitutional amendment allowing young citizens who turn 18 on...