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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...
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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...
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Trump orders two nuclear subs to be moved closer to Russia
In a significant escalation of tensions between the United States and Russia, President Donald Trump has ordered the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear...
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Swiss Government Expresses Shock Over U.S. Imposition of 39% Tariff on Imports
The Swiss government has expressed profound shock and disappointment following the United States’ announcement of a 39% tariff on Swiss imports, effective August...
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President Trump dismisses Labor Department official after weak jobs report
President Donald Trump dismissed Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on August 1, 2025, following the release of a disappointing jobs...
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Suriname’s parliament elects Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as first female president amid economic challenges
Suriname’s National Assembly elected Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the country’s first female president, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s political landscape. The 71-year-old...
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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...
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Trump Administration Repeals EPA’s Climate Regulation Foundation
In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has proposed repealing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2009 “endangerment finding,” a cornerstone of U.S....
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U.S. and EU Rush to Finalize Trade Deal Before Tariff Deadline
The United States and the European Union have finalized a trade agreement just days before the impending tariff deadline. The deal establishes a...
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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...