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Trumpโs real threat: industry-specific tariffs
Which countries would be hit hardest by levies on electronics and pharmaceuticals?
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:
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Americans can still get a 2% mortgage
At a time of high interest rates, there are bargains to be found
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Pakistan monsoon rains kill 63 in 24 hours
Most victims were crushed by collapsing buildings, while the rest either drowned or were electrocuted.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Government to Roll Out Mpox Vaccines As New Cases Are Detected
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health has announced a vaccination drive against Mpox disease, as the number of laboratory-confirmed cases is gradually increasing in the country.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Ringfenced, but reduced: EU Commission shrinks agriculture share in record budget
Europeโs agricultural spending will face cuts compared to the current programming period under the new EU long-term budget proposal, while the European Commission insists farmers will still receive the same amount โin their pocketsโ.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:In South Memphis, Elon Muskโs Colossus Operated Gas Turbines Without Appropriate Permits, Residents and Activists Claim
The Shelby County Health Department in Memphis has approved an air quality permit that will allow Elon Muskโs supercomputer facilityโColossusโto continue burning gas, despite more than a year of protests and numerous campaigns by residents and climate activists who opposed what they said was illegal operation of 35 gas-fueled turbines to power the facility. The [โฆ]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trump's MAGA base is in crisis over the Epstein files. Could it cost Republicans the midterms?
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Prominent Everglades Scientist Prepares for Jail Amid Bitter Legal Dispute with Former Employer
A prominent scientist whose work has helped steer a restoration of the Everglades that is among the most ambitious of its kind in human history will surrender Thursday in Miami for a 10-day jail sentence, a consequence of a bitter legal dispute with his former employer. Tom Van Lent is accused of stealing โtrade secretsโ [โฆ]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Eswatini: U.S. Deports Convicted Criminals to Eswatini, Sparks Outcry
[allAfrica] The U.S. has deported five people whom it described as "criminal illegal aliens" to Eswatini. The deportees are originally from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen, and had been convicted of serious crimes such as murder and child rape.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Giant mural in France critiques Trump's immigration policies
A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Fire at Iraqi shopping centre kills more than 60 and injures dozens
Over 60 people died and dozens were injured in a shopping centre blaze in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut. An investigation and legal actions are in progress.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Largest Martian meteorite fetches over โฌ4.3 million at auction - but young dinosaur steals the show
This was the first time such an historical and rare piece was auctioned off. But as popular as the Mars meterorite was, a young dinosaur skeleton triggered a bidding frenzy...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Fire destroys main stage at Belgiumโs Tomorrowland festival
A major fire broke out on Wednesday at the Tomorrowland festival site in Boom, Belgium, just days before its official opening. Footage shared online shows towering flames engulfing the iconic stage.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:PM dismisses Coalition criticism of trip โ as it happened
This blog is now closedAlbanese says Coalition failed to have call with Beijing for years as opposition criticises โindulgentโ China tripGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMarles says governmentโs position on Taiwan is โclearโRichard Marles was also asked about criticism from the Coalition about the governmentโs stance on Taiwan, after the shadow defence minister, Angus Taylor, said this week...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Astronomers capture 1st close-up photograph of new interstellar visitor
Using the U.S. National Science Foundationโs Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have captured the first detailed image of our third known cosmic interloper.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:'Japanese walking' a fun way for some to boost their health
Itโs no โmagic bullet,โ but a recent TikTok trend could boost your health without too much extra legwork.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:States Hope Fired Federal Workers Will Flock to Fill Teacher Vacancies
As federal worker positions are being slashed across the nation, some states are hoping those former employees can fill empty teaching positions.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Fifty days to hold the line in Ukraine
This week, US President Donald Trump announced a new aid package for Ukraine and threatened 100% tariffs on Russia, along with sanctions on countries that continue enabling its wartime economy. He set a 50-day deadline for the two sides to reach a peace deal. I know exactly how long that is. I spent nearly that [โฆ] The post Fifty days to hold the line in Ukraine appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Construction begins on Las Vegas Sands' $8 billion 'ultra luxurious' resort in Singapore
The all-suite resort will have gaming facilities, a "'Skyloop" rooftop and a 15,000-seater arena to attract business travelers and global musical acts.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trump considered firing Fed Chair but said he is 'highly unlikely' to do so
President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street temporarily by saying he had โtalked about the concept of firingโ the head of the Federal Reserve, but was unlikely to do so, โunless he has to leave for fraudโ.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Muskโs India relationship moves beyond talk โ but will it blossom?
Musk has talked about India for years. This time, the groundwork is finally being laid. The next few months will show if this is the start of something lasting.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Senegal: French Army to Leave Senegal Amid Africa Downsizing
[RFI] France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:US-China in a defining race for quantum supremacy
Quantum computing is becoming the defining battleground of the 21st-century technological rivalry between the United States and China. The stakes go beyond computational speed: at issue is who will build the technological infrastructure of the future, from intelligent supply chains and personalized medicine to quantum-secure communication and AI-enhanced robotics. Quantum computing is not only a [โฆ] The post US-China...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:The Smurfette principle: 99 boys and one girl. Is the new Smurfs movie empowering girls or just another gender-imbalanced trope?
The megastar plays a starring role in the new "Smurfs" animated movie. Yet the portrayal of a beloved community of blue creatures has been criticized for a lack of gender balance.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trump says India and US very close to finalising trade deal
India and the US have been locked in intense trade negotiations, aiming to reach an agreement before steep tariffs kick in.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Danish universities reject foreign researchers amid espionage fears
Danish universities are rejecting foreign researchers, especially from Russia, Iran and China, over high espionage threats. Aarhus University has already rejected 24 applicants this year.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:China's premier urges tighter price oversight as deflation pressures squeeze economy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for tighter pricing regulation in the electric car sector as Beijing sought to rein in the cut-throat industrial price wars.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Why a surprise jump in unemployment isnโt as bad as it sounds
While unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.3%, thereโs some good news hidden in the data. And for homeowners, it makes a rate cut next month more likely than before.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Clive Palmerโs Trumpet of Patriots and United Australia parties hit with data breach
Data potentially compromised by the June ransomware attack includes banking records, contact details and employment historyThe political parties run by Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer have been hit with a ransomware attack, with banking records, employment history and other personal information potentially compromised.The Trumpet of Patriots, which ran but did not secure any seats at Mayโs federal election,...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:South Africa: FlySafair Wage Dispute Could Disrupt Travel - South African News Briefs - July 17, 2025
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Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Washington brokered steps to bring an end to Syria clashes, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced steps on Wednesday to end clashes in Syria involving the Druze minority after Israel intervened, striking the Syrian Defence Ministry.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court
The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:EU proposes raising defense funding in 2-trillion-euro budget
"This is a budget for the realities of today, as well as the challenges of tomorrow," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:โMore science will save livesโ: Deadly rainfall in Colombia and Venezuela highlights research gap
Scientists say inconclusive results in a climate attribution study on deadly floods and landslides in Colombia and Venezuela expose inequality in climate research.
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