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Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on imports from South Korea, Japan

Washington, July 7 -- US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration would impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from South Korea and Japan, effective August 1, The Hill report... Read More


Economic Buzz: Japan May real wages fall the most in nearly two years

Mumbai, July 7 -- Japanese real wages in May fell at the fastest pace in nearly two years as persistent inflation continued to outpace wage growth and hinder consumption-led growth in the world's four... Read More


Cops seize over 2kg heroin, pistols in Ferozepur

Ferozepur, July 7 -- The Ferozepur police have arrested five individuals and seized a significant cache of narcotics and illegal weapons in multiple operations carried out across the district, officia... Read More


Putin says BRICS has surpassed G7 in economic influence

Afghanistan, July 7 -- President Putin stated that BRICS has surpassed the G7 in economic strength and urged greater cooperation in trade, resources, and national currencies. Russian President Vladim... Read More


Adil Chowdhury takes charge as National Bank MD

Dhaka, July 7 -- Adil Chowdhury has joined as the Managing Director of National Bank PLC on Monday. With over 25 years of experience across both domestic and international banking institutions, Adil ... Read More


PM Modi's Brazil visit sees discussions on BRICS agenda, condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6-7 July 2025, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said. Th... Read More


UN General Assembly to hold special session on Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 7 -- The UN General Assembly will hold a special session on Afghanistan to address its crisis and support human rights, especially for women and girls. Naseer Ahmad Faiq, the acting... Read More


'Post Covid-19, countries are looking for alternatives in cross-border payments' MEA

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 -- Post the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in the Global South, including the emerging economies of the 10-member BRICS grouping, are looking for alternatives to boost their econo... Read More


PM Modi departs for Brasilia after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Brasilia on Monday night after attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. PM Modi is travelling to Brasilia for his State V... Read More


Oil prices fall 1% as OPEC+ announces increase in output

New Delhi, July 7 -- Oil prices fell on Monday after OPEC+ announced a larger-than-expected hike in crude production starting next month, signalling ample supply amid subdued global demand. Around 7:... Read More