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Trump's tariff deadline arrives, set to bring clarity to global trade ties

Heading into the final days before the July 9 deadline, negotiators are scrambling to come up with trade pacts

Elon Musk launches 'America Party' opposing Donald Trump's tax Bill

Making the announcement on X, Musk cited a poll he conducted showing that 65.4% of respondents supported the idea of launching an 'America Party' right after Trump signed his 'big, beautiful' tax Bill

Dalai Lama turns 90: Monk, exile, Nobel laureate and symbol of hope

From a shepherd boy in Amdo to a global peace icon, the Dalai Lama's life spans resistance to Chinese rule, spiritual leadership, and a Nobel Prize for non-violence

Brazil set to host Brics Summit, eager to avoid provoking Trump's ire

Pressing topics like Israel's attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are expected to be handled with caution during the summit

Texas floods leave 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescue efforts continue

Authorities still have not said how many people were missing beyond the children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along a river in Kerr County where most of the dead were recovered

UAE highlights scope for deeper trade, investment ties within Brics bloc

During the Forum, Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE's strong relationships with Brics nations and the community's role in driving innovation and accelerating trade

Brics finance ministers make unified proposal for voting reform at IMF

The joint statement by the group's finance ministers marks the first time the Brics countries have agreed on a unified position on the proposed reforms

July Fourth sees shootings in US cities, fireworks death in Massachusetts

Mass shootings were reported in other cities, including Philadelphia and Chicago and Brockton, Mass., where six people were hospitalised following an early morning fight on Saturday

At least 27 dead in Texas floods, over 20 children missing from summer camp

At least 10 inches of rain poured down overnight in central Kerr County, causing flash flooding of the Guadalupe River and leading to desperate pleas for information about the missing

Trump welcomes Hamas' positive reply to US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan

The plan also includes staged release dates for the remaining hostages and a commitment by Israel to allow increased humanitarian aid into Gaza through traditional channels

Mob violence was public outrage, not anti-judiciary, says Bangladesh AG

This (mob violence) is not a reflection of public distrust of the judiciary, rather an expression of anger accumulated in the past 17 years (against the past regime), Asaduzzaman said

Mines, magnets and Mao: How China built its global rare earth dominance

Low environmental standards helped China become the world's low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry

China plotted attack on Taiwan's ex-VP during Prague visit: Czech intel

This motion comes after Czech Military Intelligence Director Petr Bartovsky disclosed that Chinese agents had schemed to create an incident involving Hsiao's vehicle during her official visit

Joyful Parisians take first legal plunge into Seine in over 100 years

Every swimmer wore a bright yellow lifebuoy tied around their waist, part of strict safety measures enforced by a dozen lifeguards in high-visibility vests

China's illegitimate military moves threaten peace in Taiwan Strait: US

The annual Han Kuang exercises, held since 1984, combine live-fire training with computerised war simulations to enhance Taiwan's defence readiness in the face of growing military pressure from China

1,000 quakes jolt Japan's Tokara Islands since June 1, manga sparks panic

The earthquakes have prompted evacuations and fear, as a viral manga predicting a July 5 disaster fuels widespread anxiety

US will start talks with China on possible TikTok deal this week: Trump

Last month, Trump extended the deadline to September 17 for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of TikTok

Hamas agrees to 'immediately' enter talks on 60-day Gaza ceasefire plan

A deal on the framework would see Hamas return half of the 50 hostages it still holds and pursue mediated talks with Israel to end the war

Airbus signs $20 bn Malaysia jet deals during PM Anwar's Europe trip

The buying spree, particularly for commercial jets, comes as both Airbus and its American rival Boeing Co benefit from trade visits and bilateral tariff negotiations

Brics set to condemn Trump's 'coercive' tariffs, Mideast, climate issues

Brics leaders are discussing a call for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and voicing opposition to any forced displacement of Palestinians from their territory