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India Likely to Gain Edge as Trump Administration Considers Slashing Tariffs Below 20% in Trade Deal
As per a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter, India will not likely be served notice of higher tariffs this week. Instead, the interim accord will be announced through a formal announcement.
US Hikes Visa Fees for Indian Tourists and Students to Rs 16,000–Rs 40,000
One of the provisions in the bill, signed on July 4, is the introduction of a new non-refundable fee of $250, called the Visa Integrity Fee, which will be charged on the majority of non-immigrant visa categories from 2026.
UK Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh, Urge Tough Measures Against Yunus Government
They blamed the regime for not protecting the religious minorities in the nation, especially Hindus, and demanded an immediate international response.
India Threatens Retaliatory Steel & Aluminium Tariffs Against US at WTO Amid Trade Talks
The proposal has been made at a critical time when both nations are planning to complete the first phase of their trade deal in September or October.
Iranian Adviser Hints at Drone Strike on Trump at Mar-a-Lago
"Trump has done something so that he can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago. When he is there lying on his stomach with his belly to the sun, a small drone could strike him on the navel. It's very easy," Larijani was quoted as saying in a recent Iranian TV interview by Iran International. The statement soon started trending on all social media platforms.
Netanyahu Open to Permanent Gaza Ceasefire Talks if Hamas Agrees to Disarm
"At the start of the ceasefire, we will begin negotiations for a final end to the war, namely a final ceasefire," Netanyahu announced in a video message broadcast from Washington, where he has traveled.
Trump Announces 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports Effective August 1
In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and uploaded on Trump's social media site, the former president cautioned that the tariff would increase if Canada decides to retaliate.
Bangladesh Tribunal Indicts Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina on 'Crime Against Humanity' Charges
The court, set up to prosecute crimes against humanity, received indictments against Hasina in connection with a huge student protest that caused hundreds of deaths.
Watch| 'It’s totally my option': Trump Endorses Russia Sanctions Bill That Could Impose 500% Tariff on Indian Imports
The bill in question, the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, calls for broad economic steps — including a controversial provision that would impose a 500% duty on imports from countries like India and China that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.
Awami League Denounces 'False and Distorted' Media Report Targeting Sheikh Hasina
On Wednesday, the BBC cited Hasina as having purportedly given instructions supporting fatal action toward protesters in a report based on an 18-second audio recording allegedly of the previous Prime Minister.
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