Omesh Abeysekera
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Trump Shrugs Off China-Russia Axis
President Trump brushed off concerns about a growing China-Russia alliance, citing the U.S.’s unmatched military strength
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Belgium to Recognize Palestine, Sanction Israel
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot declared that Belgium will officially recognize the State of Palestine
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U.S.–India Trade Tensions Escalate
Trump slams India-U.S. trade ties as “a totally one-sided disaster” following Modi’s China visit
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BYD Profit Plunge Highlights China’s EV Price War Fallout
BYD saw its shares tumble nearly 8% following a sharp 30% drop in second-quarter profit
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“Devastation in Herat: Afghan Quake Claims 622 Lives, Overwhelms Aid Efforts”
magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck western Afghanistan, killing at least 622 people and injuring more than 1,500
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Xi and Putin Call for Multipolar World at Beijing Security Forum
President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a unified front advocating for a “multipolar world order
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Modi Rebukes Terror Double Standards at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a forceful address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, declaring that “no double standards
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Tel Aviv Targets Hamas Leadership as Gaza Strategy Intensifies
Tensions in the Gaza Strip escalated sharply over the weekend as Israeli forces confirmed the targeted killing of Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida
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Indonesia Tightens Security Amid Deadly Unrest
The unrest, sparked by public outrage over financial perks for lawmakers
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Canada Rolls Back U.S. Tariffs, Easing Trade Tensions
Canada lifts majority of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, reopens trade channels under CUSMA
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BJP-Congress Clash in Patna Over Abuse Allegations Against PM Modi
Tensions erupted in Bihar’s capital as BJP and Congress workers clashed following a viral video
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Ford Issues Major Recall for Brake Hose Defect
Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for over 480,000 vehicles in North America due to a potentially dangerous brake fluid leak
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Minnesota Church Shooting: Survivor Credits Friend’s Heroism
a 10-year-old fifth grader, was seated near the stained-glass windows when the shooting began
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India’s Geopolitical Balancing Game
Indian leaders call this economic blackmail, but remain firm. PM Modi stated, “India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders
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South Korea Indicts Ex-PM and Former First Lady
Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested Tuesday night on corruption charges
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Israel Intensifies Gaza City Assault
61 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Thursday, including 19 aid seekers
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Australia’s Inflation Surges on Electricity Shock
Australia’s consumer prices rose sharply in July, driven by a 13% spike in electricity costs, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics
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EU Greenlights Gilead’s Long-Acting HIV Prevention Shot
a groundbreaking injectable treatment from U.S. pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences, designed to prevent HIV infection
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India’s Export Engine Faces U.S. Tariff Shock
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% duty on Indian goods, stacking on top of the existing 25%, bringing total tariffs to 50%
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Gaza City Under Siege: Hopelessness Still Lingers
The Zeitoun and Sabra neighborhoods of Gaza City were heavily bombarded
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TRUMP’S TARIFFS DEAL STRATEGIC SHOCK TO INDIAN EXPORTS
In a sweeping move that threatens to upend India’s export economy, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 50% tariffs on $60.2 billion worth of Indian goods, effective August 27. The decision impacts 66% of India’s total exports to the U.S., including key sectors such as textiles, gems & jewellery, shrimp, carpets, and furniture, according to…
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CHINA’S TOP TRADE NEGOTIATOR HEADS TO WASHINGTON
negotiator Li Chenggang is set to travel to Washington this week for high-level talks with U.S. officials
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NISSAN SHARES SLIDE AS MERCEDES-BENZ EXITS STAKE
Shares in Nissan Motor Co. plunged over 6% on Tuesday after Mercedes-Benz announced plans to divest its 3.8% stake
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TRUMP THREATENS CHINA WITH 200% MAGNET TARIFFS
Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on Chinese magnets, escalating a simmering trade dispute over rare earth elements critical to global tech and defense industries
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ISRAELI STRIKES KILL 20 AT GAZA HOSPITAL
Israeli forces struck the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza twice on Monday, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several rescue workers
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Lee-Trump Summit: A Defining Moment
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet Donald Trump for the first time
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Rajasthan Flood Disaster, Surwal Dam Overflow Triggers Catastrophe
rainfall in Sawai Madhopur led to the Surwal Dam overflowing, causing a massive land collapse and forming a huge crater near nearby villages
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HIV Crisis Deepens in South Africa
US aid cuts, thousands of South Africa’s most vulnerable, especially in Cape Town’s informal settlements—are struggling to access life-saving HIV medication
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Trump’s Crime Crackdown Sparks Controversy
Trump’s new crime initiative has controversially deployed federal troops to some of Washington D.C.’s safest neighborhoods, including Georgetown and Capitol Hill
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Gaza City Under Siege/No Hope Yet
Palestinian Civil Defense reports hundreds trapped under rubble, with rescue efforts blocked by ongoing shelling and inaccessible roads
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Nvidia Halts H20 Chip Production Amid China Crackdown
Nvidia has instructed key suppliers, including Amkor Technology, Samsung Electronics, and Foxconn, to suspend all work related to its H20 AI chips
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U.S. Border Phone Searches Hit Record High
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) searched nearly 14,899 electronic devices between April and June 2025
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Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Alleged Misuse of State Funds
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested Friday after appearing before the Criminal Investigation Department
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Netanyahu Greenlights Gaza City Seizure Amid Ceasefire Talks
Benjamin Netanyahu announced final approval for a full-scale military operation to seize Gaza City
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U.S.-Mexico Border Wall to Be Painted Black, A New Deterrent Strategy
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the entire U.S.-Mexico border wall will be painted black, aiming to deter illegal crossings
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Bolsonaro Allegedly Planned Asylum Escape to Argentina
Bolsonaro had a plan to flee to Argentina and seek political asylum, amid mounting legal troubles
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Israel Launches Ground Operation in Gaza City
Troops reportedly entered the area overnight, conducting “precise raids” and engaging in urban combat
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China Eyes Yuan-Backed Stablecoins to Expand Global Reach
China is reportedly exploring the launch of yuan-backed stablecoins aimed at boosting the international use of its currency
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U.S. Trade Strategy, Trump’s Unorthodox Playbook
The strategy is described as “ad-hoc and contradictory,” with Trump leveraging trade pressure to extract deals
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Apple Expands iPhone Production in India Amid U.S.–India Tensions
Apple is ramping up iPhone 17 production at five factories in India
