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Reuters
Aug 21, 2025

EU to secure lower US car tariff by opening market to US goods

In a 3-1/2-page joint statement, the two sides spelled out that 15 per cent US tariffs would apply to most EU imports and listed the commitments made, including the EU’s pledge to eliminate tariffs on US industrial goods and to give preferential market access for a wide range of US seafood and agricultural goods.

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Web Desk
Aug 21, 2025

China surprised by India’s U-turn on Taiwan

“It would seem that some people in India have tried to undermine China’s sovereignty on the Taiwan question and impede the improvement of China-India relations. China expresses serious concern and firmly opposes that.”

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Reuters
Aug 21, 2025

China for eradicating breeding ground for terrorism

“It is necessary to improve the security dialogue mechanism, deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, strengthen the fight against transnational terrorist activities, and eradicate the breeding ground for terrorism,” Wang said.

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Web Desk Reuters
Aug 21, 2025

Gold stays range-bound with investors watching Fed outlook

Gold prices held largely steady on Thursday as investors waited for policy signals from the US Federal Reserve ahead of its annual Jackson Hole symposium.

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Reuters
Aug 21, 2025

UN demands Gaza ceasefire, cautions against Israel’s fresh offensive

Officials say Israel’s goal is to assert control over Gaza’s largest city, even as humanitarian organisations caution that the operation could drive tens of thousands more Palestinians from their homes

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Web Desk Reuters
Aug 21, 2025

US fuel demand lifts oil prices but Ukraine war clouds outlook

Global oil prices edged higher on Thursday, lifted by signs of strong demand in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer.

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Web Desk
Aug 21, 2025

Judge Frank Caprio, famed for kindness in courtroom, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio, the “nicest judge in the world,” dies at 88 after cancer battle, remembered for kindness and compassion.

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Web Desk
Aug 20, 2025

New law tightens Delhi’s grip on occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Analysts and political observers say the move effectively hands full control of Jammu and Kashmir’s political leadership to the lieutenant governor, leaving little room for democratic autonomy.

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AFP Web Desk
Aug 20, 2025

Study shows how changes in Antarctica are fuelling global warming

“Antarctica is showing worrying signs of rapid change across its ice, ocean and ecosystems,” lead author and Australian National University professor Nerilie Abram told AFP. “Some of these abrupt changes will be difficult to stop.”