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Trump sends tariff letters to 22 countries, duties set between 25% and 50%: See full list
For now, 22 countries have received Trump's letters, including key US allies Japan and South Korea, as well as Brazil, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Thailand.
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Trump issues letters to 8 more countries, slaps 50% tariff on Brazil
The move comes close on the heels of Trump’s earlier notifications to 14 countries. The new tariffs will take effect from August 1
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US introduces $250 'Visa Integrity Fee': What it means for Indian tourists, students and H-1B workers
The fee is widely seen as a security deposit, aimed at encouraging lawful conduct among foreign visitors during their stay in the US.
MARKETS
Sebi issues public notice on NSEL Settlement Scheme for brokers
Sebi had passed orders against more than 300 brokers in the NSEL case of 2013, and cases were pending at the tribunal SAT. Later, SAT suggested such a scheme, which Sebi approved in its board meeting on June 18.
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'A drone might hit him in navel': Iranian official threatens Trump could be killed at Mar-a-Lago
The remarks come as a chilling crowdfunding campaign known as “Blood Pact” (Ahde Khoun in Farsi) has emerged online, offering a reward for the killing of Trump.
BUSINESS
SEBI proposes to opening up activities for credit rating agencies
SEBI has been receiving representations from the industry, requesting permission for rating agencies to undertake ratings of financial products or instruments under the jurisdiction of other financial sector regulators—even in cases where no specific rating guidelines have been issued by those regulators.
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XFG ‘Stratus’ Covid variant on the rise globally: What it is, where it’s spreading and why it matters
XFG is part of the Omicron family, of which there are now more than 1,000 known subvariants, but it’s rising rapidly in prevalence.
BUSINESS
Axis MF's former Risk Head settles case with Sebi for tipping off relatives
Sebi had conducted a detailed inspection covering governance-related aspects of Axis Mutual Fund through a forensic audit for the period from April 1, 2020, to September 30, 2022.
WORLD
China’s silent role in Russia’s drone offensive: Covert tech ties, sanctions evasion and battlefield arms race
Ukraine, once a global leader in drone warfare, is now being matched by a resurgent Russian drone sector, largely enabled by Chinese support.
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Sheikh Hasina ordered use of ‘lethal weapons’ on protesters: Leaked call audio now key tribunal evidence
As the tribunal proceeds, the leaked audio is shaping up to be a pivotal turning point in Bangladesh’s reckoning with the events of 2024.
WORLD
Click, pay, kill: FATF highlights how terrorists are using e-commerce, online payments to fund attacks; two Indian cases cited
India figures prominently in two chilling case studies, including the Pulwama terror attack and the Gorakhnath temple attack, that show how terrorists leveraged online platforms to move money and procure explosive materials.
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Nimisha Priya faces death in Yemen: Can India secure a lifeline for her before July 16?
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Falls, poisons, 'suicides': Mysterious deaths of Russian elites spark concerns
Another Putin official dead, Ex-Transport Minister Roman Starovoit reportedly dies by suicide, adding to a growing list of mysterious deaths among Russian elites since 2022.
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Russia fires record 728 drones at Ukraine; Volyn Region hit, 296 intercepted
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500% tariff threat: Trump backs bill targeting India's Russian oil imports
Trump signals support for Senate bill proposing 500% tariff on India, China over Russian oil imports.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown: US student visa issuance for Indians drops 27% from March to May
US student visa issuances for Indians dropped 27% between March and May amid stricter scrutiny and social media vetting under Trump's immigration policies.
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India, Brazil vow to double trade to $20B, sign anti-terror & critical mineral deals
PM Modi and Brazil’s President Lula set $20 billion trade target, sign key pacts on defence, energy, and counter-terrorism.
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Inside India’s Rafale deception: How an AI Decoy fooled Pakistan into believing it shot down a jet
To make matters worse for Pakistan, a report in Jane’s Defence Weekly has now suggested that some of Islamabad’s claims may actually be based on hits scored on decoy systems, not real jets.
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‘Fear is the weapon’: Intel sources warn how Xi Jinping's CCP deploys secret detentions and torture to stay in power
The CCP’s disciplinary agency functions outside the legal system, using secret detention systems such as Shuanggui and Residential Surveillance at a Designated Location (RSDL).
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Epstein files 'top priority' for Musk's new America party, deepening Trump feud
Elon Musk says exposing Epstein files is a top priority for his America Party, claiming Trump is named in them.
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Trump set to unveil tariffs on 7 nations, signals more trade actions amid tariff row
Trump to announce trade actions against 7 nations, targeting BRICS over threats to the US dollar.
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Trump says US to impose 50% copper tariff, pharma levy may hit 'very high' 200%
Trump said that Washington would soon make an announcement on pharmaceuticals, broadening the slate of sector-specific levies his administration has imposed since January.
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‘Why are we still talking about that creep?’ Trump lashes out over Epstein questions | WATCH
Trump has managed to avoid much of the direct blame over the fiasco, with ire instead being directed at FBI director Kash Patel, his deputy Dan Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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‘A letter means a deal,’ says Trump on his tariff blitz, reminds BRICS of 10% hit for challenging Dollar
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the tariff letters issued by him themselves meant trade deal with the countries.
