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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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UK Government Proposes Five-Year Jail Term for People Smugglers Using Social Media
The UK government has unveiled a significant legislative proposal targeting people smugglers who utilize social media platforms to facilitate illegal migration. Under the...
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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...
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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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Sudan’s military regains control of Khartoum, prompting thousands of displaced citizens to return from Egypt
In July 2025, the Sudanese military successfully regained control of Khartoum, leading to a significant return of displaced citizens from Egypt. Following the...
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Justice Preethi Padman Surasena Sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Justice Preethi Padman Surasena was sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat, in a ceremony presided...
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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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Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
The Trump administration has suspended $108 million in federal research funding to Duke University, citing allegations of racial discrimination through affirmative action practices....
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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....