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Trump orders a 35% tariff for goods from Canada, citing a lack of cooperation on illicit drugs

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on U.S. imports from Canada to 35% from 25%, effective Friday. The announcement from the White House late Thursday said Canada h... Read More


Israel targets Hezbollah weapons production facilities in S. Lebanon

Beirut/Jerusalem, Aug. 1 -- Israeli warplanes carried out intensive airstrikes Thursday on multiple areas in eastern and southern Lebanon, targeting sites belonging to the Lebanese group Hezbollah, ac... Read More


Spice of life: Mama's boys who went on to conquer the world

India, Aug. 1 -- punamsidhu@gmail.com When two men stand out not just for their immense success but for something much softer - an unabashed devotion to their mothers, it makes news. Prabal Gurung, ... Read More


Nearly 1.2 million Afghans return from Pakistan since Sept 2023: UNHCR

Kabul, Aug. 1 -- Nearly 1.2 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan since September 2023, many to dire conditions, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said, warning of a worsening humani... Read More


From Swades to Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan's finest films that honour India and stir national pride

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Shah Rukh Khan is one of India's biggest film stars, known around the world for his charm, romance, and powerful screen presence. But beyond love stories and blockbuster hits, he ... Read More


Suhakam calls for diversion policy after 14-year-old remanded for allegedly assaulting teacher in Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to implement a formal diversion policy for children in conflict with the law, following the remand of... Read More


Suhakam calls for diversion policy after 14-year-old remanded for assaulting teacher in Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to implement a formal diversion policy for children in conflict with the law, following the remand of... Read More


India launches projects partnered with UN under Global Capacity Building Initiative for Asia, Africa and the Caribbean countries

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- India has launched the first phase of four projects in nine partner countries for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the aegis of the India-UN Global Capacit... Read More


Stocks to buy under Rs.100: Experts recommend three shares to buy today despite Trump's tariffs on India

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- The Indian stock market endured a volatile trading session as market participants digested the implications of US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff and punitive ... Read More


El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends terms to 6 years

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele approved constitutional changes in the country's Legislative Assembly on Thursday that will allow indefinite presidential reelectio... Read More