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NATO Chief Backs Trump's Sanctions Threat, Urges Major Economies to Rethink Russia Ties

Govt Shifts Focus to Jobseeker Beneficiaries with Strategy to Cut Long-Term Welfare

Govt Shifts Focus to Jobseeker Beneficiaries with Strategy to Cut Long-Term Welfare

Govt Boosts Support for Storm-Hit Nelson Tasman Rural Sector with $600K Aid

Govt Boosts Support for Storm-Hit Nelson Tasman Rural Sector with $600K Aid

Govt Announces Electricity Market Reforms to Cut Bills and Boost Solar Uptake

Govt Announces Electricity Market Reforms to Cut Bills and Boost Solar Uptake

New Zealand Faces Tough Decision: Ending Bailouts Amid Climate Change Challenges

New Zealand Faces Tough Decision: Ending Bailouts Amid Climate Change Challenges

Sri Lanka Seeks to Reduce US Tariffs Amid Economic Strain

Sri Lanka Seeks to Reduce US Tariffs Amid Economic Strain

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Asia’s Financial Safety Nets Are Failing: Urgent Gaps in Insurance and Pension Systems

Asia’s Financial Safety Nets Are Failing: Urgent Gaps in Insurance and Pension Systems

Indonesia’s Pension Crisis Looms as OECD Warns of Low Coverage and Sustainability Gaps

Indonesia’s Pension Crisis Looms as OECD Warns of Low Coverage and Sustainability Gaps

Are Pensions Keeping the Best Teachers? Data Shows No Effect on Effort or Retention

WHO Urges People-Centred Solutions to End TB in High-Risk and Marginalized Groups

Toward Climate-Smart Hospitals: Reducing Health Care’s Environmental Footprint

Global AI boom conceals widespread labor inequality and digital exploitation

Leadership risks intensify as SMEs hand decision-making to AI

Cross-border trade accelerates with fintech, yet unequal access remains a barrier

AI accelerates breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s drug discovery

High accuracy, low impact: AI’s promise in finance falls short without real-market proof

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Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing Every Aspect of Life

Global Health Preparedness Post-Pandemic

Global Health Preparedness Post-Pandemic

Youth Engagement in Governance and Policy Making

Youth Engagement in Governance and Policy Making

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Trump's Stand: Disappointment and Diplomacy with Russia

Trump's Stand: Disappointment and Diplomacy with Russia

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US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq poised to climb after inflation data; focus on bank earnings

US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq poised to climb after inflation data; focus on ban...

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AI & Energy Pioneers: U.S. Ventures into the Future

AI & Energy Pioneers: U.S. Ventures into the Future

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BRICS Urged to Unite on Antitrust Laws Amid Grain Trade Monopoly Fears

BRICS Urged to Unite on Antitrust Laws Amid Grain Trade Monopoly Fears

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AGRO-FORESTRY

India's exports to US rise 23 pc, imports dip 10 pc in June

India

India's exports to US rise 23 pc, imports dip 10 pc in June

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Passenger vehicle sales drop 1.4 pc to 10.11 lakh units in Apr-Jun

India

Passenger vehicle sales drop 1.4 pc to 10.11 lakh units in Apr-Jun

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India's June 2025 Trade Dynamics: Electronics Surge Amidst Import Slowdown

India

India's June 2025 Trade Dynamics: Electronics Surge Amidst Import Slowdown

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Next round of India-EU talks on proposed trade pact in September

India

Next round of India-EU talks on proposed trade pact in September

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TN CM launches outreach scheme 'Ungaludan Stalin'

India

TN CM launches outreach scheme 'Ungaludan Stalin'

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TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia's H20 AI Chips: The Power Play Between US and China

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Nvidia's H20 AI Chips: The Power Play Between US and China

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Nvidia and AMD Set to Resume AI Chip Sales to China Amid Geopolitical Maneuvering

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Nvidia and AMD Set to Resume AI Chip Sales to China Amid Geopolitical Maneuvering

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Nvidia's China Chip Sales: A Controversial Resumption

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Nvidia's China Chip Sales: A Controversial Resumption

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Nvidia's H20 AI Chips: Resuming the Sino-American Tech Bridge

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Nvidia's H20 AI Chips: Resuming the Sino-American Tech Bridge

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MP Materials and Apple Forge Strategic $500M Agreement Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions

United States

MP Materials and Apple Forge Strategic $500M Agreement Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

China

Nvidia's AI Chip Sales Stir China's Market Amid U.S. Trade Challenges

China

China's Drive for Industrial Modernization

Australia's Balanced Approach to Foreign Investment Amid China Relations

Dual-Speed Dilemma: China's Economic Strain on Workers

U.S. and Vietnam Near Historic Trade Agreement

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EDUCATION

KTR slams Telangana govt's inaction over alleged 'food poisoning' incidents

KTR slams Telangana govt's inaction over alleged 'food poisoning' incidents

India

ManipalCigna Health Insurance lines up aggressive expansion plan

ManipalCigna Health Insurance lines up aggressive expansion plan

India

Four Indian cities in world's top 130 for students, Delhi ranked most affordable: QS Rankings

Four Indian cities in world's top 130 for students, Delhi ranked most affordable: QS Rankings

India

Bihar govt not being run by Nitish but someone else; education system has collapsed: Kanhaiya Kumar

Bihar govt not being run by Nitish but someone else; education system has collapsed: Kanhaiya Kumar

India

Delhi: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Union Health Minister JP Nadda to discuss healthcare in state

Delhi: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Union Health Minister JP Nadda to discuss healthcare in state

India

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

Kremlin accuses Europe of continuation of war against Russia

Kremlin accuses Europe of continuation of war against Russia

Russian Federation

UPDATE 2-Trump joins tech and energy executives amid AI push

UPDATE 2-Trump joins tech and energy executives amid AI push

Global

India looking to diversify import of rare earth elements, keen on self-reliance in critical minerals

India looking to diversify import of rare earth elements, keen on self-reliance in critical minerals

India

FOREX-Dollar gains on yen, falls against euro after CPI data

FOREX-Dollar gains on yen, falls against euro after CPI data

Global

Residential power use rises 10 pc annually amid intensifying heatwaves: Experts

Residential power use rises 10 pc annually amid intensifying heatwaves: Experts

India

HEALTH

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Reuters Health News Summary

India

No correlation between covid-19 vaccine, heart attack deaths: Karnataka minister

No correlation between COVID vaccine, heart attack deaths: Karnataka minister

India accounts for 6.4% of global zero-dose children in 2024: UN

THSTI Unveils Medical Research Centre on 16th Foundation Day Milestone

LAW & GOVERNANCE

Japan

Japanese Astellas Employee Sentenced in Beijing for Spying

New Zealand

Govt Shifts Focus to Jobseeker Beneficiaries with Strategy to Cut Long-Term Welfare

Global

UN Security Council Extends Monitoring of Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

Global

New Zealand Faces Tough Decision: Ending Bailouts Amid Climate Change Challenges

India

Border Tensions Flare: Cattle Smuggling Sparks Violence

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

Our fight against DVC, Centre to control monsoon water release not yielding results: Mamata

India

Our fight against DVC, Centre to control monsoon water release not yielding results: Mamata

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Study suggests disrupted body clock in youths seeking mental health care could be targeted for treating mood disorders

India

Study suggests disrupted body clock in youths seeking mental health care could be targeted for treating mood disorders

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Men jailed for felling Britain's iconic 'Sycamore Gap' tree

United Kingdom

Men jailed for felling Britain's iconic 'Sycamore Gap' tree

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New Jersey Tragedy: Flash Floods Claim Lives Amid Unprecedented Rainfall

Global

New Jersey Tragedy: Flash Floods Claim Lives Amid Unprecedented Rainfall

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Himachal's Rains Unleash Havoc: Roads Closed and Lives Lost

India

Himachal's Rains Unleash Havoc: Roads Closed and Lives Lost

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Triumphant Return: Shubhanshu Shukla's Stellar Achievement

India

Triumphant Return: Shubhanshu Shukla's Stellar Achievement

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Interviews

Lindiwe Suttle reveals idea behind her upcoming web series 'Coconut Confidential'

WEC24: World Nuclear Association's Agneta Rising explains importance of nuclear power

WEC24: Imagine a future where power grid works like internet, says Nydro Energy CEO David

United Arab Emirates

We can't have locally clean and globally dirty practices: Angela Wilkinson

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Tesla drives into India via import route with Model Y price starting at Rs 59.89 lakh

India

Tesla drives into India via import route with Model Y price starting at Rs 59.89 lakh

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PhantomFX Raises ₹59.99 Crore via QIP to Global Expansion and Creative Leadership

India

PhantomFX Raises ₹59.99 Crore via QIP to Global Expansion and Creative Leadership

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Himachal CM Sukhu meets Gadkari, seeks support for reconstruction of damaged roads

India

Himachal CM Sukhu meets Gadkari, seeks support for reconstruction of damaged roads

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Allcargo Terminals to raise Rs 38.28 cr through issuance of 1.32 cr fully convertible warrants

India

Allcargo Terminals to raise Rs 38.28 cr through issuance of 1.32 cr fully convertible warrants

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Trichy Inaugurates New Bus Terminal as Deputy CM Champions Public Service Access Across Tamil Nadu

India

Trichy Inaugurates New Bus Terminal as Deputy CM Champions Public Service Access Across Tamil Nadu

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TRANSPORT

Preferential certificate issuance under FTAs rises; signals higher advantage for exporters

India

Preferential certificate issuance under FTAs rises; signals higher advantage for exporters

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Meghalaya govt to make driver info display inside commercial vehicles mandatory: Tourism minister

India

Meghalaya govt to make driver info display inside commercial vehicles mandatory: Tourism minister

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Hong Kong's Ride-Hailing Regulatory Roadmap Unveiled

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Hong Kong's Ride-Hailing Regulatory Roadmap Unveiled

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Air India to Partially Resume International Flights Amid Safety Reassessments

Global

Air India to Partially Resume International Flights Amid Safety Reassessments

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Aviation Giants on High Alert: Global Scrutiny on Boeing Fuel Switches Rises

Global

Aviation Giants on High Alert: Global Scrutiny on Boeing Fuel Switches Rises

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SPORTS

India

Cricket Legend Yuvraj Singh Joins Indian Golf Premier League, Set to Revolutionize Indian Golf

Global

Nail-Biting Draw for India U-19 Against England U-19

Sports World Updates: MLS Boosts Pay, NBA and MLB Deals, and More

India's U20 Women's Team Seeks Victory in Final Uzbekistan Showdown

Countdown to 2026 World Cup: Ticket Applications Open Soon

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WASH

T'gana opposes discussion on Andhra's Banakacharla river-linking project at CMs meet on July 16

T'gana opposes discussion on Andhra's Banakacharla river-linking project at CMs meet on July 16

India

From Scarcity to Sustainability: Rumphi’s Water and Sanitation Transformation Underway

From Scarcity to Sustainability: Rumphi’s Water and Sanitation Transformation Underway

Malawi

India's Health Revolution: PM Modi and Dr. Charu Sadana Advocate for Transparency in Food Labels

India's Health Revolution: PM Modi and Dr. Charu Sadana Advocate for Transparency in Food Labels

India

Delhi Gears Up to Welcome Kanwariyas with Grand Preparations

Delhi Gears Up to Welcome Kanwariyas with Grand Preparations

India

UAE Launches Major Water Pipeline Project to Aid Southern Gaza's Crisis

UAE Launches Major Water Pipeline Project to Aid Southern Gaza's Crisis

Gaza

ART & CULTURE

Teatime Adventures: Lion Cub Cuddles Spark Debate in China

Teatime Adventures: Lion Cub Cuddles Spark Debate in China

Global

Buddhist Monks Scandal Shakes Thailand: Unveiling Secrets and Financial Exploitation

Buddhist Monks Scandal Shakes Thailand: Unveiling Secrets and Financial Exploitation

Thailand

India Urges Bangladesh to Preserve Satyajit Ray's Ancestral Property

India Urges Bangladesh to Preserve Satyajit Ray's Ancestral Property

India

Entertainment Buzz: From Dragons to Emmy Dominance

Entertainment Buzz: From Dragons to Emmy Dominance

Global

Silencing Native Voices: The Threat to Tribal Radio Stations

Silencing Native Voices: The Threat to Tribal Radio Stations

United States

POLITICS

Global

U.S. Weapons Shipment to Ukraine Underway, Trump Confirms

United States

Vice President Vance Champions Controversial Trump Budget in Key Swing District

Global Leaders Gather in Bogota: Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Intensify

Congress Gears Up for Crucial Meetings Amidst Upcoming Monsoon Session

Tensions Ease in Los Angeles: National Guard Troops Partially Withdrawn

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Indonesia Launches New Phase of ‘Ship to Shore’ Programme for Fishers’ Rights

Indonesia

Indonesia Launches New Phase of ‘Ship to Shore’ Programme for Fishers’ Rights

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AfDB and ILO Launch Youth Jobs and Skills System to Drive Africa's Future

Ivory Coast

AfDB and ILO Launch Youth Jobs and Skills System to Drive Africa's Future

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Govt Backs 11 Community Projects to Promote NZ Sign Language Nationwide

New Zealand

Govt Backs 11 Community Projects to Promote NZ Sign Language Nationwide

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‘A compass towards progress’ – but key development goals remain way off track

Global

‘A compass towards progress’ – but key development goals remain way off track

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Tensions Escalate in Torre Pacheco Amid Anti-Immigration Clashes

Global

Tensions Escalate in Torre Pacheco Amid Anti-Immigration Clashes

Yesterday

Guinea Approves National Apprenticeship Strategy to Boost Youth Employment

Global

Guinea Approves National Apprenticeship Strategy to Boost Youth Employment

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LATEST STORIES

U.S. Dollar Gains Amid Inflation and Tariff Tensions

U.S. Dollar Gains Amid Inflation and Tariff Tensions

Sri Lanka Inks Debt Restructuring Deal with Saudi Fund

Sri Lanka Inks Debt Restructuring Deal with Saudi Fund

ASML's Uncertainty Amidst Promising Net Bookings

ASML's Uncertainty Amidst Promising Net Bookings

Drone Attacks Disrupt Iraqi Kurdistan Oilfields

New Zealand Faces Tough Decision: Ending Bailouts Amid Climate Change Challenges

Teatime Adventures: Lion Cub Cuddles Spark Debate in China

Trump's Weaponry Plan: Making Allies Pay for Ukraine's Defense

Global Health Sector Shake-ups and Innovations

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