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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remembers Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas, calls him a glorious example
The News Mill
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July 7, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remembered Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas and called him a glorious example of bravery and sacrifice. He posted on his X account, “Remembering the supreme sacrifice made by Captain Vikram Batra on his...
‘What parent would want their daughter to enlist?’: First female defence minister in despair
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 7, 2025
RSL NSW President Mick Bainbridge said the allegations of sexual assault would not shock veterans and demanded urgent government action to implement the royal commission’s recommendations to tackle the “toxic culture” in parts of the ADF. “The...
U.S. to sign multiple trade deals ahead of July 9 deadline
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 7, 2025
• Tariffs return to April rates on August 1 without deals, Bessent says • BRICS voice ‘serious concerns’ about Trump tariffs The United States is on the verge of sealing multiple trade agreements ahead of a crucial July 9 deadline, when steep...
Military spending splurge ‘risk factor’ for EU economy, says Denmark
EurActiv
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July 7, 2025
COPENHAGEN – The EU’s push to boost military expenditure could undermine the bloc’s financial stability unless EU countries curb soaring deficit and debt levels, according to Denmark’s economy minister. Stephanie Lose told Euractiv that Europe...
BRICS reshaping global economic power — Economist
Business Day
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July 7, 2025
Expansion of BRICS highlights its strengthened representation and burgeoning global appeal. It also signals that a structural shift in the global economic dynamics is quietly underway. An economist, Alexander Odonkor, made the assertion ahead of...
Regulatory Policy and Practice on AI’s Frontier
The Regulatory Review - Pennsylvania
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July 7, 2025
Adaptive, expert-led regulation can unlock the promise of artificial intelligence. Technological breakthroughs, historically, have played a distinctive role in accelerating economic growth, expanding opportunity, and enhancing standards of living....
Cyprus chairs Eurogroup as ministers discuss 2026 fiscal outlook
Cyprus Mail
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July 7, 2025
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday will chair a Eurogroup meeting, which is also set to elect a new president for the next two and a half years. According to a statement from the Finance Ministry, ministers will first exchange views on the...
Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank
Brandon Sun
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July 7, 2025
By: The Canadian Press Posted: 2:00 AM CDT Monday, Jul. 7, 2025 OTTAWA - A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada's premiers to break down internal trade barriers as...
India-US trade deal: 5 key things to watch out for as July 9 deadline nears
Financial Express
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With just two days left before the 90-day suspension on reciprocal tariffs ends, the fate of an India-US interim trade agreement now hinges on Washington’s response. While there are talks of a mini deal before the actual agreement, India has...
Ex-minister says Govt must ensure refinery bidder has capital for investment
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Energy expert and former energy minister Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan says there is a need for a reputable international investor to reopen Petrotrin’s Pointe-a-Pierre refinery. Her comments follow last week’s High Court ruling,...
WTO reform crucial for developing nations policy space says PM Anwar
The Sun Daily
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July 7, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO: Malaysia has voiced strong support for reforming the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to ensure it remains relevant in tackling emerging global trade issues. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the need for the WTO to...
Irwin County: Government transfers accounted for 30.5% of income in 2022, up from 11.0% in 1970
South Georgia Times
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July 7, 2025
In 2022, government transfers made up 30.5% of total income in Irwin County, Georgia—a 19.5% surge from 11% in 1970 and a 0.9% increase from 2012’s 29.6%. This marks the 49th smallest increase among all Georgia counties over the past decade,...
Eldar Salahov appointed director general of Baku International Sea Trade Port
AzerNews
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July 7, 2025
Eldar Salahov has been appointed Director General of “Baku International Sea Trade Port” LLC, a company under “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC, which operates within the structure of AZCON Holding. According to information provided to Azernews by...
Thailand has submitted latest trade proposal to United States, finance minister says
Yahoo Finance
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BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand has submitted its latest trade proposal to the United States, its finance minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Monday, as it tries to head off steep tariffs from its largest export market. Washington has threatened to...
India’s new National Sports Policy promises inclusion but fails to cater to women, transgender and disabled athletes
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
On July 1, 2025, the Union cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, approved the National Sports Policy 2025 (NSP 2025), replacing the earlier policy that was made in 2001. Framed after consultations with NITI Aayog, state governments, national federations,...
Egypt's minister urges greater BRICS role in tackling global debt crisis
Zawya
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Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk called on Sunday for a stronger role for the BRICS group in developing innovative solutions to the global debt crisis, particularly for middle-income countries. He emphasised that BRICS nations are...
The Third Economy~II
The Statesman (India)
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July 7, 2025
A comparison of the two sets of figures published yesterday reveals interesting features. While the USA is ahead of China in Nominal GDP, in terms of PPP, China has already outstripped the USA by a comfortable margin to become the number one...
Asman Shah appointed Johor state secretary after Azmi Rohani’s move to Istana Negara
Malay Mail
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July 7, 2025
JOHOR BARU, July 7 — Johor deputy state secretary (development) Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman has been appointed as the state’s new state secretary, replacing Tan Sri Azmi Rohani. The appointment was announced by Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail in...
US commerce secretary says tariffs to take effect on Aug. 1
Yeni Safak
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that higher tariff rates would take effect on Aug. 1 if trading partners do not strike deals with Washington. "They go into effect Aug. 1, but the president is setting the rates and the deals right...
U.S. Treasury Secretary to Musk: “Stay Out of Politics, Focus on Your Companies”
Sada Elbalad
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July 6, 2025
Mon 07 Jul 2025 | 12:55 AM A day after tech mogul Elon Musk announced the formation of a new political party in a direct challenge to former President Donald Trump, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bissent issued a blunt public message: “Stick to...