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Trump Hits India with 25% Tariff in Escalating Trade Strategy Imports from India will now be subject to a 25% tariff, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, marking his latest move in a widening trade war that has become central to his second-term agenda. Posting on Truth Social, Trump criticized India’s trade policies, describing its tariffs as “far too high” and labeling other trade barriers as “strenuous and obnoxious,” though he did not offer specific examples. In 2022, India imposed an average effective tariff of 5.2% on American goods. While the newly announced 25% rate is slightly below the 26% Trump…

Communities Across the Pacific Evacuate as Tsunami Warning Follows Massive Quake Just before lunchtime on Tuesday, phones across Guam buzzed with emergency alerts: a tsunami warning had been issued. The alert came after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote eastern coast, raising concerns about potentially destructive waves reaching Pacific shores within hours. Former Guam senator Sam Mabini didn’t wait. “I went to higher ground just in case,” she said. Her family, living in the low-lying area of Tamuning, relocated to higher ground in Agana Heights, along with other residents seeking safety in the elevated district of Hagåtña, Guam’s…

Newly Elected MP Basem Abdo Urges Historic Commitment to Peace and Human Rights in First Parliamentary Speech In his first address to parliament, newly elected MP Basem Abdo called on the government to make a “historic commitment” to international law, human rights, and peace, declaring that Palestinians have long been “made to be strangers in their own homes.” Abdo, who comes from a Palestinian background, spoke of his family’s displacement—first from Kuwait to Jordan during the Gulf War, and later to Australia. He described the deep and enduring sense of loss shared by generations of Palestinians, calling it an “intergenerational…

INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace stepped out of his No. 23 car on Sunday, pumping his fists, embracing his loved ones, and soaking in every moment of a groundbreaking Brickyard 400 win. It was a victory well earned — and long awaited. The 31-year-old driver overcame an unpredictable 18-minute rain delay, two intense overtime restarts, and fuel concerns late in the race. All while fending off a fierce challenge from defending champion Kyle Larson. With the win, Wallace became the first Black driver to capture a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval. While no Black driver has ever…

US stock futures edged higher Sunday evening as investors prepared for a pivotal week packed with market-moving events — including Big Tech earnings, a Federal Reserve policy decision, fresh inflation data, and a looming trade deadline set by President Trump. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, while S&P 500 futures also climbed 0.4%. Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.5%, continuing momentum from last week’s gains. All three major indexes ended Friday higher, with the S&P 500 logging its fifth consecutive record close. Investor sentiment improved after the U.S. and European Union reached a trade agreement to reduce…

Indian Film Rereleased with AI-Generated Ending, Sparking Outrage from Director In what may be a first for global cinema, an Indian production company is rereleasing a 2013 romantic drama with a newly created ending generated by artificial intelligence—without the original director’s involvement. Raanjhanaa, a Hindi-language film that tells the story of a doomed romance between a Hindu man and a Muslim woman, is set to return to theaters on 1 August under its Tamil title, Ambikapathy. The rerelease will feature a “happy ending” in place of the original film’s tragic conclusion. The move has triggered significant backlash, particularly from the…

Trump: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire Talks Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to “immediately meet” to discuss a ceasefire, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced after speaking with the leaders of both nations amid ongoing border clashes entering their third straight day. In a series of social media posts, Trump said, “Both parties are looking for an immediate ceasefire and peace,” adding that the U.S. would withhold trade negotiations with either country until hostilities cease. The conflict has displaced over 150,000 people and marks the deadliest fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbors in over a decade. At…

Florida Governor Confirms Deportation of Hundreds From Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Camp Ron DeSantis says most detainees were relocated, with at least 100 deported from the U.S. Florida has begun deporting individuals from the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility, Governor Ron DeSantis announced, adding that removals are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks. Speaking at a press conference held at the remote detention site in the Everglades, DeSantis stated that “hundreds of illegals” had been removed from the camp, though he later clarified that most were transferred to other facilities across the U.S. He confirmed that 100 individuals…

ICE Presence at Los Angeles Homeless Shelter Sparks Fear Among Migrant Residents LOS ANGELES — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been repeatedly seen near a Hollywood homeless shelter since May, prompting staff to escort immigrant residents—many fleeing violence and conflict—to work, court appearances, and daily errands in an effort to protect them. Lailanie, an executive at the shelter, which serves young adults ages 18 to 24, said she witnessed ICE officers detain and arrest two Venezuelan men after they returned from their jobs. “There was no conversation,” she recalled. “The officers walked up and immediately put their hands…

AIFF Confirms Xavi and Guardiola Coaching Applications Were Hoaxes The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed on Saturday that coaching applications allegedly submitted by Spanish football legends Xavi Hernández and Pep Guardiola for the Indian national team job were fraudulent. Earlier in the week, a national team official told the Times of India that Xavi’s name appeared on the list of applicants for the vacant head coach position. A member of the AIFF technical committee had even remarked that the former Barcelona manager’s appointment would be too costly to pursue. However, the AIFF has now clarified that both Xavi and…