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Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent
Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent
Trump said on his Truth Social platform that after a thorough review of Friday's "extraordinarily anti-American decision" by the court to rein in his tariff program, the administration was hiking the import levies "to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level."
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Battered by Gaza war, Israel's tech sector in recovery mode
Battered by Gaza war, Israel's tech sector in recovery mode
Cutting-edge technologies represent 17 percent of the country's GDP, 11.5 percent of jobs and 57 percent of exports, according to the latest available data from the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), published in September 2025.
7 hours ago
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Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
"The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths is a major step towards building resilient supply chains," Modi said.
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Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party congress came as Merz faces pressure over a limping economy, poor personal approval ratings and the sustained threat of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of several regional elections.
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Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'
Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'
Dozens of nations including the United States and China called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" artificial intelligence, in a declaration issued Saturday after a major summit in New Delhi.
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Iran warns US bases, assets 'legitimate targets' if it attacks
Iran warns US bases, assets 'legitimate targets' if it attac...
Amir Saeid Iravani, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, made the remarks in a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the president of the Security Council that was seen by AFP.
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European powers call for 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine
European powers call for 'robust' security guarantees for Uk...
The declaration, made by the defence ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland during a meeting in the Polish city of Krakow, comes as the United States forges on with efforts to broker an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv to halt fighting.
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UN calls for establishing global AI fund
UN calls for establishing global AI fund
In his speech at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, currently being held in New Delhi, Guterres said that the future of artificial intelligence cannot be decided by a few countries or left to the whims of a handful of billionaires. He stressed that AI must be beneficial, safe, accessible, and owned by...
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Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trump
Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trum...
Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around the world, has sought to leave his mark on the country in an unprecedented image and building campaign.
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Kim Jong Un vows to boost living standards as he opens rare congress
Kim Jong Un vows to boost living standards as he opens rare...
Supreme Leader Kim took centre stage with a speech to start the Workers' Party congress, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from house building to war planning.
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