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U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's entry into the political arena is drawing pushback from top U.S. officials and investors, as his decision...

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

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

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

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

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...

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

MOSCOW, Russia: This week, Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan since...

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

CAIRO, Egypt: This week, both Hamas and Israel shared their views ahead of expected peace talks about a new U.S.-backed ceasefire plan....

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has made public a visa decision that would usually be kept private. It did this to send...

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

MADRID, Spain: Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, have died in a car accident in Spain. Spanish...

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

LONDON, U.K.: An unrelenting heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed early summer temperatures to historic highs, triggering deadly...

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

President Donald Trump's plans to build a space-based Golden Dome missile defense shield have drawn immediate criticism from China,...

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount has agreed to pay US$16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over...

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. President...

(SP)U.S.-NEW JERSEY-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-SEMIFINALS-FLUMINENSE FC VS. CHELSEA FC

(SP)U.S.-NEW JERSEY-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-SEMIFINALS-FLUMINENSE FC VS. CHELSEA FC

(250709) -- NEW JERSEY, July 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Joao Pedro (1st R) of Chelsea reacts after scoring his first goal during the semifinal...

Google starts rolling out 'AI Mode' in Search for users in India, says CEO Sundar Pichai

Google starts rolling out 'AI Mode' in Search for users in India, says CEO Sundar Pichai

California [US], July 9 (ANI): Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday that the company has started to roll out its 'AI Mode' in Search...

Karnataka: Principal Secretary to PM visits HAL; reviews key indigenous projects

Karnataka: Principal Secretary to PM visits HAL; reviews key indigenous projects

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 9 (ANI): Principal Secretary to Prime Minister P K Mishra visited the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited...

Golden gong rings in Hong Kong IPO frenzy

Golden gong rings in Hong Kong IPO frenzy

The IPO boom is breathing new life into Hong Kong's capital market, not only helping companies tap international opportunities, but...

LAFC look to climb standings, beginning with visit from Rapids

LAFC look to climb standings, beginning with visit from Rapids

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Los Angeles FC has played just 17 matches this season while all six teams ahead of...

LAFC looks to climb standings, beginning with visit from Rapids

LAFC looks to climb standings, beginning with visit from Rapids

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Los Angeles FC has played just 17 matches this season while all six teams ahead of...

Esports World Cup: Four Dota 2 squads grab early advantage

Esports World Cup: Four Dota 2 squads grab early advantage

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images) Tundra Esports, Aurora Gaming, PARIVISION and Team Liquid each pulled out 2-0 victories...

India, Brazil strongly oppose terrorism and those who support it: PM Modi

India, Brazil strongly oppose terrorism and those who support it: PM Modi

Brasilia [Brasilia], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and Brazil share a common approach in the fight against...

Daily World Briefing, July 9

Daily World Briefing, July 9

BRICS moves to expand Global South cooperation for inclusive, sustainable global governance Leaders of BRICS countries, gathering...

President Lula welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs, pharmaceuticals in Brazil: MEA

President Lula welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs, pharmaceuticals in Brazil: MEA

Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs and pharmaceuticals...

India, Brazil sign agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism and transnational organised crime

India, Brazil sign agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism and transnational organised crime

Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): India and Brazil have signed several agreements, including on combating international terrorism and...

Brazil: PM Modi holds wide-ranging interactions on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Brazil: PM Modi holds wide-ranging interactions on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held several interactions on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit...

PM Modi departs for Namibia after concluding his Brazil visit

PM Modi departs for Namibia after concluding his Brazil visit

Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) departed for Namibia after concluding his two-day...

Oil Price Cap, Slovak Veto Stand In Way Of New EU Russia Sanctions

Oil Price Cap, Slovak Veto Stand In Way Of New EU Russia Sanctions

The European Union is edging closer to finally adopting its latest sanctions package, the 18th since the full-scale Russian invasion...

PM Modi, Brazil President Lula set bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion in next five years: MEA

PM Modi, Brazil President Lula set bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion in next five years: MEA

Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Noting ample opportunities for diversifying and expanding bilateral trade, Prime Minister Narendra...

India-Brazil partnership important pillar of "stability and balance," relevant not only for Global South but for entire world: PM Modi

India-Brazil partnership important pillar of "stability and balance," relevant not only for Global South but for entire world: PM Modi

Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India-Brazil partnership stands as an important pillar of 'stability...

Kuwait signs MoUs with India, Iraq to bolster anti-money laundering, terrorist financing

Kuwait signs MoUs with India, Iraq to bolster anti-money laundering, terrorist financing

KUWAIT, 9th July, 2025 (WAM) - - Kuwait's Financial Intelligence Unit and India's Anti-Money Laundering Bureau signed on Tuesday a...

Harris English's caddie denied U.K. visa due to past drug arrest

Harris English's caddie denied U.K. visa due to past drug arrest

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Harris English may have to face the next two critical tournaments in the United Kingdom...

Ukraine threatens new invasion of two Russian regions

Ukraine threatens new invasion of two Russian regions

Kiev's top commander has urged a renewed push into Kursk and Belgorod despite Russia's full recapture of the area and ongoing peace...

Ireland reveals 14-player women's white-ball squads for series against Zimbabwe

Ireland reveals 14-player women's white-ball squads for series against Zimbabwe

Dublin [Ireland], July 8 (ANI): Ireland announced its women's 14-player white-ball squads for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe,...

Ishaan Khatter flaunts his perfect body in recent pics, check out

Ishaan Khatter flaunts his perfect body in recent pics, check out

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Actor Ishaan Khatter has shared a glimpse of his perfect body with his fans and followers....

Narendra Modi becomes first Indian PM in 57 years to make state visit to Brazil

Narendra Modi becomes first Indian PM in 57 years to make state visit to Brazil

Brasilia [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome in Brasilia on Tuesday, becoming the...

World number one Jannik Sinner cancels practice ahead of Wimbledon quarter-final clash amid elbow injury concerns

World number one Jannik Sinner cancels practice ahead of Wimbledon quarter-final clash amid elbow injury concerns

London [UK], July 8 (ANI): World number one Jannik Sinner cancelled his practice session amid elbow injury fears ahead of his quarter-final...

'Monster' season 4 in the works

'Monster' season 4 in the works

Los Angeles [US], July 8 (ANI): The season four of 'Monster' is reportedly in the works. As per Variety, the fourth season, focused...

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India looking at importing uranium from Namibia: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit
India looking at importing uranium from Namibia: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit

Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, India's High Commissioner to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava,...


India looking at exporting uranium from Namibia: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit
India looking at exporting uranium from Namibia: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit

Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, India's High Commissioner to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava,...


President Lula welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs, pharmaceuticals in Brazil: MEA
President Lula welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs, pharmaceuticals in Brazil: MEA

Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed Indian companies to manufacture drugs and pharmaceuticals...


Brazil: PM Modi holds wide-ranging interactions on sidelines of BRICS Summit
Brazil: PM Modi holds wide-ranging interactions on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held several interactions on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit...


PM Modi departs for Namibia after concluding his Brazil visit
PM Modi departs for Namibia after concluding his Brazil visit

Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) departed for Namibia after concluding his two-day...


PM Modi, Brazil President Lula set bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion in next five years: MEA
PM Modi, Brazil President Lula set bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion in next five years: MEA

Brasilia [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Noting ample opportunities for diversifying and expanding bilateral trade, Prime Minister Narendra...


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