Europe
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Russia Warns UK Over Drone Supplies to Ukraine
Observers caution that the rhetoric could signal further escalation, particularly if Russia seeks to retaliate against British interests in Europe or beyond.
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India’s Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level: Why It Matters
India’s fertility rate has dropped to 1.9 children per woman….
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Europe’s Summer Travel Threatened by Jet Fuel Shortage
Middle East tensions and refinery bottlenecks, could force flight cancellations or steep ticket price….
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Europe Faces Record Heat, Glacier Loss, and Marine Extremes
record-breaking heatwaves, accelerated glacier retreat, and severe marine disruptions….
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China’s New Export Wave: Hotpot, Bubble Tea, and Sportswear
products such as hotpot cuisine, bubble tea chains, and sportswear brands onto the global stage
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Russia to Halt Kazakhstan’s Oil Flows to Germany via Druzhba
The decision highlights Russia’s leverage over transit routes and its ability to pressure European economies even without direct exports.
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Trump Ties Greenland Threat to Nobel Snub, EU Readies Retaliation
Diplomats caution that the dispute could strain NATO cohesion, as Denmark and other European allies seek solidarity against Washington’s pressure.
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Trump’s Pharma Tariff Gambit
President Donald Trump announced that starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on all branded or patented pharmaceutical imports.
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U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in Madrid
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and trade negotiator Li Chenggang in Madrid
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Toyota Profit Plunges 37% – Trump’s Tariffs Bite Hard
Toyota’s April–June profit dropped 37% to ¥841 billion ($5.7 billion), down from ¥1.33 trillion a year earlier
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U.S.–EU Trade Deal & Europe’s Defense Boom
Stocks like Thales (France), Renk and Rheinmetall (Germany), and Leonardo (Italy) dipped early in the week
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U.S. Lifts Chip Software Curbs on China in Sign of Trade Thaw
U.S. government has rescinded export restrictions on advanced chip-design software to China














