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BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism
BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: At a two-day summit over the weekend, the BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a joint declaration condemning...

BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board
BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board

LONDON, U.K.: This week, BP appointed Simon Henry, former Shell finance chief, to its board as a non-executive director effective September...

FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes
FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...

U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil
U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global markets showed a mixed performance in Tuesday's trading session, with some indices edging higher...

Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale
Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale

PARIS, France: French military and intelligence officials have accused China of orchestrating a covert campaign to damage the reputation...

Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India
Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India

NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted...

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US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns
US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: With just weeks to spare before a potential government default, U.S. lawmakers passed a sweeping tax and spending...

Russia seizes the initiative in Central Asia with bold Afghan move
Russia seizes the initiative in Central Asia with bold Afghan move

By recognizing Afghanistan, Moscow confirms its central role in Eurasia Russia's recent decision to officially recognize the Islamic...

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Namibia, lays wreath at National War Memorial
PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Namibia, lays wreath at National War Memorial

Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome in Namibia, marking the final leg...

18 million more girls in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WHO South East Asia
18 million more girls in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WHO South East Asia

Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Anaemia remains one of South Asia's most persistent health and equity challenges, affecting nearly...

Ukrainian terror plot targeting railway bridge foiled FSB
Ukrainian terror plot targeting railway bridge foiled  FSB

The suspect was shot dead after as he opened fire at officers during the arrest, the Russian security agency has said A Ukrainian...

Update: China urges EU to pursue more positive, pragmatic policy toward China
Update: China urges EU to pursue more positive, pragmatic policy toward China

BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the European Union (EU) to form a more objective...