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U.S. Job Growth Slows Sharply Amid Trade Turmoil; Unemployment Rises to 4.2%

U.S. job growth has slowed sharply, reflecting growing concerns over the country’s economic future, as President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies unsettle businesses. According to the Labor Department, only 73,000 jobs were added last month—far below the 1,15,000 expected. In addition, revi...

Starbucks Ends Six‑Year Gen Z Experiment After Ending Gen Z Perks

In a surprising move, Starbucks has officially ended its six‑year Gen Z experiment, marking a shift away from Gen Z‑focused perks and promotions. According to CEO Brian Niccol, the coffee chain is scaling back convenience measures tailored to younger, friction-free experiences, and instead focusing on rebuilding tr...

Will India also show strictness like China and Brazil on Trump's tariff war?

After former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on India, the global trade community has been stirred. When countries like China and Brazil faced similar pressure, they responded strongly, forcing the U.S. to back down. Now the question arises—can India do the same? Trump claims that I...

Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Citing Urgency of Two-State Solution

On July 30, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations this September. He stated that the move is intended to help preserve the viability of a two-state solution. Carney emphasized that this recognition would be contingent on the...

Pakistan FM Says Trade Deal with U.S. Imminent, U.S. Silent on Timeline

On Friday, July 26, 2025, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that a trade agreement with the United States was likely to be finalized within days, though U.S. officials have not confirmed any such timeline. Speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Dar said, “I believe we’re very close...

PM Modi Reaffirms Stronger India-Maldives Ties, Announces ₹4,850 Cr Credit Line

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his two-day visit to the Maldives, reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the island nation, stating on Saturday, July 26, 2025, that India looks forward to further deepening its partnership. He met several prominent Maldivian leaders, including Vice-President Uz H...

Trump Hints at China Visit Amid Trade Easing and Renewed Diplomatic Push

U.S. President Donald Trump on July 22, 2025, suggested that a visit to China may take place in the near future, indicating a potential summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at resetting strained ties between the world’s two largest economies. Trump made the statement during a meeting with Philippine Pre...

Trump's Japan and Indonesia Trade Deals Signal Caution for India

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcements on trade agreements with Japan and Indonesia could have major implications for future U.S.–India trade talks, according to officials and trade analysts. On July 22, 2025, Trump announced a “massive deal” with Japan, while the White House released deta...

China Criticizes U.S. Exit from UNESCO, Urges Global Support for Multilateralism

China expressed regret on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) over the United States' decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural and educational agency. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that such a move was not in line with the responsibilities of a major global power, adding that China h...

UK Partners with OpenAI to Boost AI Research and Infrastructure Investment

The UK government and OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation on AI safety research and potentially investing in the UK's AI infrastructure, including data centres, officials announced on Monday. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle emphasized AI's tra...

Trump Claims Jets Were Shot Down During 2019 India-Pakistan Conflict

Former US President Donald Trump has once again raised a controversy. This time his statement is about India and Pakistan. During an election program, Trump claimed that five jets were killed during the India-Pakistan military conflict in May 2019. His remarks instantly sparked a wave of reactions, both from internati...

30 Dead in Punjab as Torrential Monsoon Rains Trigger Emergency Across Pakistan

Torrential monsoon rains have resulted in 30 fatalities across Pakistan's Punjab province in the past 24 hours, prompting the provincial government to declare a "rain emergency" in several regions, officials reported on Thursday (July 17, 2025).   Chakwal, a district located about 300 km from Lahore in the salt ...

Russia Claims 122 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Overnight, Reports One Injury

Russian authorities reported on Thursday (July 17, 2025) that air defence units intercepted and destroyed 122 Ukrainian drones overnight, which were aimed at Moscow and several other regions across the country. At least one person was injured in the attacks.   According to the Russian Defence Ministry's statemen...

Bangladesh Clarifies: No Ties Between Satyajit Ray and Disputed House

A heritage controversy was swiftly put to rest when the Bangladesh government issued a clarification about a now-demolished house in Kushtia. Contrary to speculation and social media outrage, officials confirmed there were no ties between Satyajit Ray and the structure in question. The claim began circulating after th...

Khamenei Blasts U.S. and Israel After Ceasefire, Warns of Greater Retaliation

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, on Wednesday accused the United States of being complicit in what he described as Israeli "crimes," referring to Israel as a “cancerous tumour” and the U.S. as its “dog on a leash.” His comments came shortly after Iran and Israel agreed to ...