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Trump’s Tariffs Explained: Which Countries Will Suffer & Why Is the Rupee Falling? | N18G

Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports affecting countries worldwide, including India, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. Find out how these tariff changes are shaking up the global economy, hitting metal stocks, and causing ripples in the Indian market! In this video, we break down the latest on Trump’s tariff policies, global market reactions, and what’s next for international trade.

Social Media Age Ban Bill Faces Delay Proposal Amid Privacy Concerns in Australia | N18G

Sunita Bose, the managing director of the Digital Industry Group Inc., urged the Australian Senate to delay a proposed bill that aims to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms like X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The legislation, introduced last week, would impose fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars for platforms that fail to prevent underage children from using their services. Bose argued that the bill should not be rushed through Parliament, urging a wait until June when an evaluation of age assurance technologies is due. The bill is expected to pass with support from major parties and would take effect a year after becoming law, allowing platforms to implement solutions while safeguarding user privacy. During the Senate committee hearing, Bose faced tough questions, with some senators criticizing the tech industry’s failure to protect children online and calling for better content moderation algorithms.

Trump appoints Elon Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency | N18G

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency. This agency will work to reduce government bureaucracy, eliminate unnecessary regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies, aligning with Trump’s “Save America” agenda. Musk, who played a prominent role in Trump’s reelection campaign, expressed that the department would address government waste extensively. Ramaswamy, a former primary opponent who endorsed Trump, will join Musk in providing "outside" guidance. They’ll collaborate with the White House and Office of Management & Budget to implement entrepreneurial government reforms.

Trump urges Putin to avoid Ukraine escalation; Biden readies for key meeting with Trump | N18G

President-elect Donald Trump recently spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, advising against escalating the Ukraine war and highlighting the U.S. military presence in Europe. Trump also contacted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, though Kyiv’s foreign ministry wasn’t informed about his call with Putin. President Biden plans to meet Trump, focusing on a peaceful transfer of power and ongoing commitments in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Trump, who has criticised the $174 billion U.S. support for Ukraine, has suggested Ukraine may need to cede territory for peace. He previously claimed he could quickly end the war, without explaining his approach.

India And China Reach Agreement On Patrolling Along LAC Foreign Secretary

India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), resolving issues that emerged after the 2020 Ladakh border clash, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the breakthrough, highlighting ongoing diplomatic and military communication between the two sides. The announcement came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS Summit, where he may meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit, themed "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," will focus on global cooperation and BRICS initiatives.

'Visit is of extreme importance…': Polish Leaders express excitement ahead of PM Modi’s visit

The Polish leaders expressed excitement ahead of PM Modi’s two-day visit to Poland.The leaders highlighted how Modi’s visit will boost several sectors and accelerate the development in both the nations. Members of the Indian community in Poland expressed excitement for PM Modi’s upcoming visit. PM Modi will be making official visits to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23. Watch here for more details - #pmmodi #Primeminister #poland #indiancommunity

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G20: World Bank’s Ajay Banga more optimistic about India now than in a long time

According to Banga, while the global economy has performed better than expected, it didn't mean it wouldn't face more challenges in the coming year.

G20: US to help India lower energy transition cost through new investment platform

According to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, bilateral trade between India and US – which hit an all-time high last year – will grow further in the coming years

G20: World Bank must amend vision to look beyond poverty, says President Ajay Banga

Banga, who was recently named the President of the World Bank, also said project financing designs could not be re-done at every opportunity and the focus had to move to scaling up ideas that have worked

G20: Little encouragement from China on common debt recast principle, source says

According to the source, discussions about Russia and Ukraine among G20 members are not affecting progress on other agenda items

G20: After UAE, India in talks with Indonesia over rupee trade settlement, UPI linkage

According to a source, like UAE, there are talks going on with Indonesia on real-time settlement and trading in local currencies, and the two countries are also talking about linking their fast payment systems.

G20: India, Indonesia announce launch of Economic and Financial Dialogue

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Indonesian counterpart Sri Mulyani Indrawati met on the sidelines of the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Gandhinagar on July 16

G20: Need better, not just bigger, multilateral development banks, says Janet Yellen

The US Treasury Secretary's comments come as the G20 discusses the first volume of the report by the expert group led by Larry Summers and NK Singh on reforming multilateral development banks.

Sri Lanka seeks valuable artefacts that went missing during last year's anti-govt protest

More than 1,000 artefacts, including items of vintage and antique value went missing from Sri Lanka’s Presidential Palace and Prime Minister’s official residence at Temple Trees in Colombo after irate anti-government protesters occupied these premises in July last year to protest the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.

Imran Khan seeks IMF's 'guarantee' for timely general elections in Pak: Media report

Days before the IMF executive board meeting to review and possibly endorse the Standby Arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan, a delegation of the global lender met Khan on Friday in Lahore to seek assurance and support for the key objectives and policies under the recently announced USD 3 billion bailout programme, Geo News channel reported on Saturday.

China sets wide-ranging rules for $2.9 trillion private investment funds

The new rules, signed by Premier Li Qiang and effective on Sept. 1, create a chapter specifically for venture capital funds, as policymakers encourage investment into innovative technology start-ups, said a statement from China’s securities regulator and the justice ministry.

Climate-hit Pakistan to cooperate with Switzerland to manage the risks of natural disaster

Pakistan is among the top 10 countries highly vulnerable to climate change. Last summer's flash floods killed over 1,700 people and left millions homeless, besides incurring $30 billion in losses to the national economy.

Yellen sees 'progress' in rocky US-China ties, expects more communication

Yellen also discussed Russia's war in Ukraine with her Chinese interlocutors, and said it was "essential" that Chinese firms avoid providing Russia with material support for the war, or in evading sanctions.

Turkey's Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO

NATO leaders meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, next week are expected to reaffirm that Ukraine will join their alliance one day.

EAM Jaishankar pays homage to Indian soldiers at Commonwealth War Memorial in Tanzania

The external affairs minister arrived here on Thursday after visiting Zanzibar. India and Tanzania have traditionally enjoyed close and friendly relations. The visit to Tanzania will further consolidate the relations between our two countries.

Protest In Tel Aviv, Israel Rises As Police Commander Quits The Force | World News

As the Israeli government introduced the judicial reforms in the country earlier, protests and hunger strike was going on amid Tel Aviv witnessed a significant number of Israelis rallying through its streets as the police commander of the city announced his resignation. The commander cited political interference from members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-right cabinet, accusing them of advocating for the excessive use of force against anti-government protesters. Watch to know more