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Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has officially delayed the imposition of higher tariffs on American imports, extending the timeline for implementation. At the same time, he has issued fresh warnings to 14 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Serbia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, South Africa, Malaysia, and Tunisia, about new trade levies scheduled to begin on 1 August. This move follows the expiration of a 90-day pause on aggressive US import taxes, which was initially introduced to allow room for trade negotiations. Initially, the increased tariffs were scheduled to take effect on 9 July, but the White House…
London: The UK government has announced a landmark amendment to the Employment Rights Bill that will ban the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by employers to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination. Once the bill becomes law, expected later this year, any confidentiality clauses aiming to prevent workers from speaking out about such allegations will be rendered legally void. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner stated that it was “time we stamped this practice out,” highlighting the government’s stance against the misuse of NDAs to conceal wrongdoing in the workplace. https://twitter.com/justinmadders/status/1942474306149073142 NDAs, originally intended to protect intellectual property or…
New Delhi: German footwear giant Birkenstock is taking legal action in India to clamp down on the production and sale of counterfeit versions of its iconic sandals. In recent weeks, legal representatives appointed by an Indian court inspected multiple small-scale factories suspected of manufacturing fake Birkenstock products, according to sources familiar with the matter. The legal crackdown comes after Birkenstock filed an infringement lawsuit in the Delhi High Court in May against four footwear traders, four factories, and two unnamed individuals. The company claimed that an internal investigation had uncovered the manufacturing of counterfeit products in rural areas in and…
London: On the 20th anniversary of the 7 July 2005 London bombings, His Majesty King Charles III has issued a solemn message urging unity and collective resilience in the face of extremism. His Majesty called on people to stand together ‘against those who would seek to divide us,’ as the country remembers one of its most tragic terrorist attacks. The coordinated suicide bombings, carried out by Islamist extremists, struck during the busy morning rush hour, with explosives detonated on three London Underground trains and a double-decker bus. These attacks killed 52 innocent people and injured more than 700 others, leaving…
Rio de Janeiro: Leaders of the expanding BRICS coalition convened in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit, aiming to position the bloc as a champion of multilateralism and an advocate for reforming Western-led global institutions. The gathering comes as traditional alliances such as the G7 and G20 face internal divisions and the disruptive ‘America First’ approach led by US President Donald Trump. With the BRICS bloc growing in size and influence, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasized the group’s role in defending the global trade order. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, the President declared that,…
Washington DC: Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, just weeks after a dramatic falling-out with US President Donald Trump. The billionaire made the declaration on his social media platform, X, positioning the new party as a direct challenge to the long-standing Republican and Democratic two-party system. While the announcement marks a bold political step, it remains unclear whether the America Party has been officially registered with US election authorities. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1941584569523732930 The Federal Electoral Commission had not published any registration documents, and Musk has not yet disclosed who will lead the party or…
Moscow: Russia has officially become the first country in the world to formally recognise the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan since the group returned to power in August 2021. The announcement was made during a meeting in Kabul, where Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov conveyed the decision directly to Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Calling the move ‘courageous,’ Muttaqi hailed it as the start of a ‘new phase of positive relations, mutual respect, and constructive engagement, suggesting it could serve as an example for other nations still reluctant to legitimise the Taliban administration. Since regaining power, the Taliban has actively sought…
Cardiff, UK: After more than 15 years apart, Oasis will reunite spectacularly tonight, launching their Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, an event fans have been waiting for exactly 5,795 days. Soundchecks all week gave passersby a preview of classics like Wonderwall, Cigarettes & Alcohol, and Champagne Supernova. “It’s sounding huge, this is it, there’s no going back now,” Noel Gallagher said. The Live ’25 tour marks the largest concert ticket launch in UK and Irish history, with more than 10 million fans from 158 countries attempting to buy tickets when sales opened last summer. https://twitter.com/oasis/status/1940790585830658371 The…
London: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a comprehensive 10-year plan to reform the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), which the government describes as ‘one of the most seismic shifts’ in NHS history. The strategy revolves around three main priorities: shifting care into local communities, digitising NHS services, and placing a strong emphasis on preventative healthcare. At the heart of the plan is the introduction of Neighbourhood Health Services, a system designed to bring care closer to people’s homes and relieve pressure on overstretched hospitals. These centres will be rolled out across England, offering services such as GP appointments,…
Crete, Greece: A major wildfire continues to burn out of control in eastern Crete, having erupted on July 2 in rugged forested terrain near the municipality of Ierapetra. Propelled by gale-force winds reaching up to level 8 on the Beaufort scale, the blaze spread rapidly southward, threatening residential areas, tourist facilities, and critical infrastructure, including a nearby fuel station. Emergency services reported that the fire front now spans at least 6 kilometres, making containment extremely challenging. Thick smoke has engulfed the region, significantly reducing visibility, with smoke reaching as far as Makry Gialos beach, approximately 10 kilometres from Achlia in…